Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1882-12-14

ernment Of Venezuela 10 send representative,
In July. 1888, to Caracas for participating II
the centennial celebration OF the birth o
Bolivar the founder Of South American inde
pendence. In connection with the event 1t II
designed to commence the erection at Caraccal
Of q statue Of Warrington, and to conduct al
industrial exhibition which will be open Il
American products. request that the Unitet
States be represented and that suitable provis
ion be made therefor
The elevation Of our mission in Centra
America TO the plenipotentiaty rank which was
authorized by congress at its late session, has
since been effected. The war between Peru
and Bolivia on the one side and Chill on the
other, began moro than three years ago. On
the occupation by Chill in 1880. Of all the prin-
cipsl portion Of the territory Of Bolivia, nego
tiations for peace were conducted under the
direction OF the United States. The allies re.
fused to concede any territory. but Chill has
since become master Of the whole coast OF
both countries, and Of the capital of Peru. A
year since, as you have already been advised by
correspondence transmitted 10 you in January
last, this government sent special mission
TO the belngerent powers to express the hope
that Chih would be disposed to accept money
indemnity for the expenses of the war and to
relinquish her demand for portion Of the
territory from her antagonist. This recon-.
mendatIon, which Chill declined 10 follow, this
If be enforced without resort TO measure
which would be in keeping neither with the
temper OF our people nor with
the spirit Of our institutions. The
power Of Peru no longer extends over ts
whole territory, and the event Of our interfer
ence to declate peace would need to be sup
plemented by the armies and navies Of the
United States. Such interference would
almost inevitably lead 10 the establishment OF
n Of f.HA xrttl
our past policy, injurious 10 our present inter-
ests and full Of embarrassments for the
future, for eTecting the termination
OF hos,illtIcs on terms at once lust "a
the victorious nation and generous to its ad
versaries. This government has spared
no efforts to save such as might involve the
complications which | have indicated. IL il
greatly TO be deplored that Chill seems resolved
to exact such rigorous conditions Of peace and
Indisposed TO submit to arbiuatIOn the terms
sf an amicable settlement. No peace is likely
10 be lasting that il not sufficiently equitable
and just TO commend the approval OF other
nations
About year since invitations were extended
the nations Of this continent to send repre-
sentatiSes to peace congress. TO assemble at
Washington IN November, 1882. The time OF
meeting was fixed at a period then remote, in
the hope, AS the invitation itself declared. that
In the meantime the Disturbances between
south American republics would be adjusted.
As that expectation seemed unlikely to be
realized, | asked Ia April last for an expression
Of opinion from the two houses of congress as
TO the advisabiIty Of holding the convention at
the time appointed. Thus action was PROMPTED
in part by doubts which mature reflection had
suggested whether the diplomatic usage and
traditions Of the government did not make II
fitting that the executive Should consult the
representatives Of the people before pursuing
line Of policy somewhat novel in it, character
and far reaching in Its possible consequences.
H. view of the fact that no action was taken hy
congress III the premises and no provision had
becn made for necessary expenses, | subse'
queutly decided to postpone the convection.
ami so notified the several government. which
had been invited TO attend. / shl unwilling tO
dIsmi-S this subject without assuring you u
mt support Of any measures the wisdom of
congress NAV devise for the promotion Of
peace Oh this continent and throughout the
world. | trust that the time Is nigh when with
tue universal assent Of civil zed people all in.
teruatiunal differences will be determined
without resort 10 arms by the beuignaut pro,
cess OF arbitration.
Changer have occurred III the diplomatic
representation Of several foreign powers during
the past year. New ministers from the Argcn.
tine Republic, Austria, Hungary, Brazil, China
FraLoe, Japan, Mexico. the Netherlands anc
Prussia have presented then credentials. Til,
missions Of Denmark and Venezuela at tbi,
caprsl have been raised IN grade. Switzerls nd
has created plenipOtentiary mission 10 tbi,
government, and an embassy from Madagascar
and n minis er from Siam will shortly arrive
Our diplomatic intercourse has been enlarged
hy tine establishment of relations with the new
Kingdom Of Seryis, by the creation Of mis-.
sion to sam aud by the restoration CT the
mission to Greece. The shah Of Persia ha:
expressed his gratlhcatioD that charge de- az
fairs will ,hOrtIy be- sent 10 that country wacrt
the rights OF our citizens have been hitherto
courteouslv guarded by the representatives, Of
Great Britain.
renew NV Recommendation Of such legIsla-
ton as will place the United State, III har.
mOpy with other maritime powers with respect
TO the inlt national rules for the prevention Of
collisions at sEa.
In conformity With your Joint resolution OF
the Sd of AuI ust last, l have directed the
secretary Of state to address foreign govern.
ments in respect 10 the proposed conference
for considering the subject OF the universal
adoption Of a common prime meridian to bs
used in the reckoning Of Longitude and the
regulation Of time throughout tle civilized
world. Their replies will in due time be laid
before you.
An agreement was reached at Iaris in ls7 )
between the principal powers for an interchange
Of official publications through the medium oi
their respective foreign departments. The sd-
mIrable system which has been built up by the
enterprise OF the Smithsonian Institute, af-
foIds practical basis for our cooperation IN
this scheme and an arrangement has been .f-
fectcd by which that institution will perform
the necessary labor under the direction of the
department of state. A reasonable compensa
ton therefor should be provided ty law.
A clause in the act making appropriations for
the diplomatic and consular service contem-
plates the reorganization Of both branches Of
such service on a salarcd basis, having the
fees iuure 10 the benefit Of the treasury.
cordially favor such project likely 10 correct
abuses in the present system. The secretary
Of state will present TO YOU at IN early day a
plan for such reorganization.
The Treasury.
A full and interesting exhibit Of the opera.
tiOns of the treasury denartment u afforded by
the report of the secretary:
1t appears that the ordinary evenues from
1882. we're as follows:
,ustous $2aO, ,il0, 40 IS
Int rnal revenue LAC, 49T, 5s5 IS
Sales Of public lands. +,7s3,i40 81
Tax on circulation and deposits Il
national banks. s,9is,7s4 As
Repayment Of interest by Pacifr
Railroad Companies ............. siO.5S4 -
Sinking fund for Pacihc Railroad
Companies. ....................- 7ss,2;i 4?
Customs, fees, fines, penalties, etc.. lJ<.3s4 soJ 10
lands. ds.......,........ ............- 2,ssS,sss 97
Proceeds Of sales OF goyernmeu