Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-05
MESSAGE
OF PRESIDENT ARTHUR
To the Congress of the United States.

WASHINGTON, D. G. December 4, 1882 -
The following is the Presidents message to
the Senate and House of Representatives of
the Uni ed States:
1t is provided by the Constitu-
ton, that the President shall, from
time to time, give to the Congress informa
ton of the state of the Union and recon-
mend to their consideration such measures
as he shall judge necessary and expedient
In reviewing the events of the year which
has elapsed stree the commencement of
your sessions l 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
settled, or are likely to reach an early ad-
justment The arrest of citizens of the
United States in Ireland nnder
recent laws which owe their
origin 10 the disturbed condition of
that country, has led to a 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 iDterocean
ic canal across the American isthmus has
continued to be the subject of conference.
1t is likely that time will be more powerful
than discussion In removing the disagree
ment between the two nations, whose friend
ship is SO closely cemented by the intimacy
of their relations and the community of
their interests.
Our long established friendliness with
RUSSIA
Has remained unshakeh. It has prompted
me to proffer the earnest counsels of this
government, that measures be adopted for
suppressing the prescription which the He
brew race in that country has lately suf-
fered. 1t has not transpired that any
American citizen has been subjected to ar
rest or injury, but our courteous remon-
STRANGE has nevertheless been courteously
received. There is reason to believe that
the time is not far distant when Russia will
be able to secure toleration 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 manufacturing
firms and corporations. he formulating
into treaties of the recommendations thus
adopted is receiving the attention which it
merits.
The protection of
SUBMARINE QARJ,ES
is subject now under consideration by an
international conference at Paris. Beiiev-
ing that it is clearly the true policy of this
government TO favor the naturalization of
this means of intercourse, I requested our
Minister to France to attend the convention
as a delegate l also designated two of our
eminent scientists to attend as our repre-
sentatlves at the meeting of the interna-
tional committee at Paris, for considering
the adoption of common unit to measure
electric force.
In view of the frequent occurrence of
conferences for the consideration of impor-
tant matters of common interest to civilized
nations, I respectfully suggest that the Ex-
ecutive be invested by Congress with dis
cretionary power to send delegates to such
conventions and that provision be made to
uelTdy tue expenses lHclUeHt luor0lO.
The difference between
THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN
and certificate of naturalization
has not yet been adjusted,
Lut it is hoped aud believed that the nego-
tiations now in progress will result in the
establishment of the position which seems
to this government SO reasonable and just.
have already called the attention of Con
gress to the fact that in the ports of Spain
and colonies onerous fines have lately been
impos d upon vessels of the United States
for trivial, technical offenses against local
regulations. Efforts for the abatement of
these exactions have thus far proved unsuc-
cessful. regret to inform you also that
the fees demanded by Spanish consuls in
American ports are in some cases so large,
when compared with the value of the cargo,
as to amount in effect to considerable ex-
port duty, and that our remonstrances in
this regard have not, as yet, received the
attention which they seem to deserve.
THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT
Has invited the United States to participate
in an international exhi bition of domestic
cattle to be held at Hamburg in July, 1888
If this country is to be represented it is
important that in the early days of this
session Congress should make a suitable
appropriation for that purpose.
The death of Mr.. Marsh, our late minis
ter to
Has evoked from that government express
sions of profound respect for his exalted
-.
the diplomatic service of his country. The
Italian government has raised question as
to the propriety of recognizing, in his dual
capacity, the representation of this country
recently accredited, both as secretary of
legation, and as consul general at home.
He has been received as secretary, but his
been withheld. The extradition convention
with
Which has been in operation since 1874, has
been lately supplanted by another. The Sen
ate has signited its approval, and ratihca-
tions have been duly exchan,ei between
the contracting countries To the list of
extraditable crimes has been aided that of
the assassination, or attempted assassination
of the chief of the State. Negotiations have
been opened with
SWITZERLAND,
Looking to a settlement by treaty, of the
question whether its citizens can renounce
their al egiance and become citizens of the
United States without obtaining the consent
of the Swiss government
am glad to inform you that the immi-
grafton of paupers and criminals
from certain of the can
tons of Switzerland has substantially
ceased and is no longer sanctioned by the
authorities The consideration of this SUBJ
ject prompts the suggestion that the act of
August 8, 1882, which has for its object
THE RETURN OF FOREIGN ooNvIoTs
to their own country, should be SO modified
as not to be open to the Interpretation that
it affects the extradition of criminals on
preferred charges of crime.
IHE OTTOMAN PORTE
has not yet assented to the Interpretation
which this government has put upon the
treaty of 1880, relative to its jurisdicuonal
rights in Turkey. 1t may well be, however,
that this difference will be adjusted by q