The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-13


burg, IN Jais, 1888. n this country
is 10 be represented itIis important
that in tie early days Of this session
Congress should make suitable ap-
preparation for that purpose.
The death of Mr.. Marsh. our late
Minister to Italy, has revoked from
that Government expressions OF pro-
found respect for his exalted char
acter and for his honorable career in
the diplomatic service OF his coun-
try. The Italian Government has
raised a question as To the propriety
of recognizing in his dual capacity
the representation of lhis conntry
recently accredited bdts as Secretary
of legation aud "a. Consul General
at Rome. tie has been received as
Secretary, but his ex-quatur as Con
sui General has thus far been with
held.
The exiradition conreniion with
Belgium which has been in opera
ton since 1874 has been lately sup
planted by another. The Senate mas
siguitied it approval, aud ratIiita-
tiuis have been duly exchanged be-
tween the contracting countries. 10
the list of extradited crimes mas been
added that vf the attempted asss-si
nation of the chief OF the State
Negotiations have been opened
with switzerland lookIpg 10 a settle
ment by treaty of tiiequreti1u wiietb
er lis citizens can renoauce their al
legiance and become citizens of the
United States without obtaining the
consent oi the Swiss Government.
| am glad to inform You that the
Immigration ot paupers and crimi
nais iro:i Certain OF the Cantons OF
Switzerland has subsequently, ceased
and Is no longer sanctioned by tie
authorities. rhe consideration OF
thus subject prompts the suggestion
that the act ot August, 1852, which
has for III object the rtturn of for.
ei2n conrlcts Ia their Vwn country F,
should be So modified as not io be
Open 10 the Interpretation that IT af
iects the eXtradltlon of criminals on
preierrtd Charges oi crime.
The Ottoman Porte mas not yet
assented To the Interpretation which
tins government has put upon the
Treaty oi 1880 relative Ia the jurls-
dicuous1 fights il Turkey. IL may
br, however, that tins difference viii
be adjusted by II general revisiip of
Tie y stem ei jiirls,iiciI,iI. oi the Uni-
ied States In the countries OF the
Eisl, "a subject to which your atlen-
tlon has been already calet By the
Secretary of State.
In the inlerest of Justice towards
Ciina and Japan trust that tie
question 81 the return OF the inden-
nI,v fund Ia tie governments oi
,h,se cuuntfie. Will reach at the
present session. the satisfactory solu-
tion which | have already recon-
mended, and what has recently been
.oreshadowed by Congressional dis
cussion The treaty lately conclud-
ed with Corea awaits the action OF
the Senate.
During the late disturbance in
Egypt the timely presence of Ameri-
can vessels served as protection 10
the persons and property of many
of our own citizens and of citizens
of other countries, whose govern
mer is have expressed their thanks
for the assistance.
TIE recent legislation restricting
immigration of laborers from China
has given rise to the question wheth-
er Chinese proceeding to form anoth.
er country may lawfully pass thro'
our own. Constituting the act "i
Nav 9th, 1882, in connection with
the treaty of November 9TH, 1880,
the restriction would seem TO be linn
tied to Chinese immigrants coming
to the United States as laborers, and
would not forbid mere transit
across our territory | ask the atten-
ton of Congress to the subject fol
such action, if any, as may be deem
I'd advisable.
This Cove rnment has recently had
reason 10 manifest its interest in the
Republic of Liberia by seeking 10
AID TIE amicable settlement of .he
boundary dispute now pending he.
tween that Republic and the British
possession OF Sierra Leon.
The reciprocity treaty with Haw-
ali will b,come terminable afteI
September 9th, 1888. on twelve
months notice by either party.
While certain provisions of that com
pact may have proved onerous, It's
existence has fostered commercial
relations, which it is important tg
preserve suggest therefore. that
early consideration be given to such
nIodificatiuus Of the treaty a. seeH
to he demanded by the interests oi
our people. In view of our increas-
/ ing Trade with both Hayti and Santo
Domingo, ! advise that provisio:i bt
made for diplomatic intercourse
with the latter by enlarging the SCOPE
of the EIission at Port ~ Prince
regret thai cs rtain claims OF Anierl'
can eiiiz-ns against the Guvernmenl
of Ha,ti have thus far besn urged
unayaiiiugly.
A recent agree ment with Mexico
provides for the crossing of the iroi,t-
[ Ter by tie ARMED forces of esther
country in l,ursnil us hostile Indians
/ In my mts>age OF last year called
attention to the prevalent lawless'
hess upon the borders. and 10 ths
necessity of legislation for its sup
preston. again invite the attel.
ton Of Congress to the subject. 4
partial relief from these misehie i
has heen sought in convention
which now awaits the approval o.
the Senate. as does also another
touching the establishment of the
International boundary between ths
United States and Mexico. If ih.
latter is ratified, a Congress will be
required fur establishing suitable
eoiemissions. A survey of the honn
dary dispute between Mexico ant
Guatemala, which led this GOVERN
ment to prlffer its friendly counseis
: 10 both parties, has hesa amrably
settled.
! No change has occurred in our re