Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-08
Ghe Stree Dress.
THE MESSAGE
Which President Arthur Submit
ted to Congress, Monday.
An Able and Comprehensive Review
of National Affairs.
Our Domestic Concerns aud Foreign
Relations.

To the Senate and House OF Representa-
tives of the United States: Ii is provided
by the Constitution that the President shall
from time TO time give 10 the Congress in
formation of the state of the Union and
commend to their consideration such meas
nrcS us he shall judge necessary and cxpcdi-
ent. In reviewing the events of the year
which has elapsed since the commencement
of your sessions, first call your attention to
the gratifying condition OF our foreign af-
fairs Our intercourse with other powers
has continued TO be of the most friendly
character Such slight differences as have
arisen during the year have been already set
tied or are likely to reach an carly adjust
mcnt. The arrest of citizens of the United
States in Ireland under recent laws which
owe their origin to the disturbed condition
of that country has led to somewhat ex-
tended correspondence with the Government
of Great Britain. A disposition to respect
our rights has been practically manifested
by the release of the arrested parties.
The claim of this Nation in regard to the
supervision and control of any intcroceanic
canalac the American lslhmus has conin-
ued TO be the subject of conference. 1t is
likely that time will be more powerful than
discussion in removing the divergence be-
tween the two nations whose friendship is 50
closely cemcned by the intimacy of their
relations and the community of their inter-
ests.
Our long-establlshed fricndliness with Rus.
sia has remained unbroken. 1t has prompted
me to proifcr the earnest counscls of this
Government that measures be adopted for
SURPRISING the prescription which the
Hebrew race in that country has lately
suffered. 1t has not transp'red that any
American citizen has been subjected to ar
rest or injury but our courteous remons.
trance has nevertheless been courteous
ly received. There is reason TO be-
leve that the time is not far distant when
Russia will be able to secure tollrItion to all
faiths within her borders.
AT AN international convention held at
Paris in 1880 and attended by representatives
of the United States, an agreement was
reached in respect to the protection of trade
marks patented articles and the rights of
manufacturing firms and corporations. The
formulating into treaties of the recommended
tons thus adopted is receiving the attention
which it merits. The protection Of sub
marine cables is n subject now under con-
sideratiOn by an international conference at
Paris. Believing that it is clearly the true
policy of the Government to favor the ncu
tralization OF this means of intercourse, re-
questcd our minister to Francc.t to attend the
convention as Il delegate. | also designated
two of our eminent scientists to attend us our
representatives at the meeting of an inter
national committee at Paris Tor considering
the adoption Of common unit to measure
electric force.
In view Of the frequent oCCurrcnc, of con-
fcrcnCcs for the consideration of important
matters Of common interest 10 civilized na-
tions, respectfully suggest that the Exccu-
tive be Invested by Congress with discretion
AIRY power u send delegates to such conven-
tions, and that provisions he made 10 Gcfray
the expenses incident thereto
The difference between the United States
and Spain as TO the effect of a judgment and
certificate OF naturalization has not yet been
adjusted, but it is hoped aud believed That
negotiations now in progress will result in
the establishment of the p, sili,n which
seems 10 this Government reasonable
and just. have already called the
attention OF Congress TO the fact that
in parts of Spain and its colonies oner-
Gus fines have lately been imposed upon YES
sells of the United States for trivial or ,cchni-
cal offences against local regulations Efforts
for the abatement of these cxaotons have
thus far proved unsuccessful. | regret to
inform you also that the fees demanded by
Spanish consuls in American ports are in
some cases SO large when compaicd with the
value OF the cargo as TO amount in effect to
q considerable export duty and that our re-
monstrances in this regard have not AS yet
received the attention which they seem to de-
serve.
The German government has invited the
United States to participate in an interna-
tional exhibition Of domestic cattle 10 be held
at Hamburg in July, 1888 If this country
is 10 be represented it is important that in
the early days Of this session Congress should
make II suitable appropriation for that pur-
pose.
The Death OF MIR. Marsh,
our late minister to Italy, has evoked from
that government expressions OF profound re
spect for his exalted character and for his
honorable career in the diplomatic service of
his country. The Italian government has
raised question as TO the propriety of rec.
ognizing in his dual capacity the representa-
tive of this country recently accredited both
as secretary of legation and as consul genera
at Rome. lie has been received as secretary
but his cXequaur as consul-general has thu:
far been withheld
EXtraditiOn Convention with Belgium
The eXradition convention with Belgium
which has been in operation since 1874 hal
been lately supplanled by another. The Sen
ate has siguihed It's approval and ratlfcalon
have been duly exchanged between the con
tracing countries. To the list of cxraditabl,
crimes has been added that of TIE assasslna
tion or attempted assassination Of the chic
Of the State.
Negotiations with Switzerland.
Negotiations have been opened with Switz
erland looking TO n settlement by treaty o
the question whether its citizens can renounc
their allegiance and become citizens of tn
United States without obtaining the consen
of the Swiss government am glad to inform
you that the immigration OF paupers an
criminals from certain OF the Cantons @
Switzerland has substantially ceased, and
no longer sanctioned by the authorities. Tn
consideration Of this subject prompts the sue
gcsion that the act Of August 3, 1882, whic
has for its object the return Of foreign cor
victs to their own country should be so mod
flied as not to be open to the intcrpreiatio
that it affects the eXtradiion of criminals o
preferred charges of crime.
The United States and Turkey.e
The Ottoman Porte has not yet assented /
the Interpretation which this government hi
put upon the treaty Of 1880, relative to il
jurlsdc,iOnal rights in Turkey. 1t may we
be, however, tia this difference will he q,
justed by general revision Of the system
jurisdiction Of the United States in the cou
tries Of the East-a subject to which yo,
attention has been already called by the SC
rotary Of State.
China aud Japan.
In the interest of justice towards China al
Japan, trust that the question Of the retul
OF the indemnity fund to the governments
those countries will reach at the present SC
sion the satisfactory solution which | ha'
already recommended and which has recer
ly been foreshadowed by Congressional d
cussion. The treaty lately concluded wi
Corea awaits the action of the Senate.
During the late disturbance IN Egypt Il
timely presence Of American vessels ser9,
as a protection 10 the DprsOug and prDDpr