The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1882-12-07
The Proceedings of Congress-

The Proceedings of Congress,
WASHINGTON. December 4.-The senate
reconvened at 1:30 and shortly afterwards
the presidents message was read. 1t is az
follows:
THE MESSAGE.
To the Senate and House of Representatives ol
the United States:
1t is provided by the constitution that
the president shall from time to time give
to congress information of the state of the
Union, and recommend TO their considera-
ton such measures as he shall judge nee
essary and expedient.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
In reviewing the events of the year which
has elapsed since the commencement OF
your session, / first call your atten-
tion to the gratifying condition OF
our foreign affairs, which have continued
to be Of the most, friendly character.
Such slight differences as have arisen dur
ing the year have been already settled, or
are likely to reach an early adjustment.
The arrest of citizens of the United States
iu Ireland under the recent laws which owe
their origin to the disturbed condition OF
that country, has led to a somewhat ex-
tended correspondence with the govern
ment of Great Britain. A disposition TO
protect our rights has been practically man.
ifested by the release of the arrested parties.
The claim of this nation in regard to the
supervision and control of an inter-oceanic
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 diver
gence between the two nations whose
friendship is so closely cemented by the in
tlmacy of their relations and the COM
munity of their interests.
Our long established friendliness with
Russia has remained unbroken, and it has
prompted me to proffer the earnest coun'
sells OF this government that measures be
adopted for suppressing the prosecution
which the Hebrew race in that country
has lately suffered. 1t has not
transpired that any American
citizen has been subjected to arrest or in
Jury, but our courteous remonstrance has
ieen courteously received and there is
reason to believe the time is not far distant
when Russia will be able TO secure relations
to all faiths within her borders.
At an international convention held at
Paris in 1880, and attended by representa-
tives of the United States,
an agreement was reached in
respect to the protection of trade marks,
patented articles and the rights OF manu-
featuring firms and corporations. The
formulation into treaties OF recommends
tions thus adopted is receiving the atten-
tion which its merits.
The prosecution of submarine cables Is a
subject now under consideration by an in
ternational conference at Paris. Believ-
ing that it is clearly the true
policy of this government TO favor the utili-
zation of this means of intercourse, l re-
quested our minister to France to attend
the convention as delegate. 1 also desig-
mated two Of our eminent scientists TO at
tend as our representatives at the meeting
of an international committee at Paris for
the purpose of considering the adoption OF
a common unit to measure electric force.
In view of the frequent occurrence OF con-
ferences for the consideration Of important
matters of common interest TO civilized ma
tions, respectfully suggest that the execu-
tive be endowed by congress with the dis
cretionary power as to such conventions,
and provision be made TO defray the ex-
penses incident thereto.
The difference between the United States
and Spain. as TO the effect OF adJudgment
and certificate of naturalization, has not
vet been adjusted, but il is hoped aud
believed that negotiations now in progress
will result in the re-establishment Of the
position which seems TO this government
30 reasonable and Just. l have already
called the attention Of congress to the fact
that in the ports OF Spain and its colonies,
onerous fines have lately been imposed
upon vessels Of the United States
local regulations. Efforts for The
abatement Of these exactions have
thus far proved unsuccessful. re-
gret TO inform you also that the fees de-
manded BY Spanish consuls in American
ports are, in some cases. 50 large, when
compared with the value OF the cargo. as 20
amount in effect TO a considerable export
duty, and tbst our remonstrsnces IN TINS re-
gard have not as yet received the attention
which they seem TO deserve.
The German government has Invited the
United States 70 participate In an interna-
tional exhibition Of domestic cattle, % be
held At Hamburg. July, 1888. lfthis coun-
frv il % be represented, ID is important that
in the early days Of this session congress
should make a suitable appropriation Tor
The de,th Of Mr.. Marsh, our late minis
ter 10 Italy, has evoked from that govern
menf expressions Of profound respect for
his eralted character and honorable career
in the Diplomatic service Of his country.
The Italian government has raised dues-
zion as 70 the phopristy Of recognizing N his
dual capacity the representative oi thls
country recently, accredited both as re
farv of legation and as consul eenerl 4 81
Rome. He has been received as scr stary,
buf bis recognition ss c0nsul-genf- i has
ne far been Withheld
77be erfrudifion convention With BeiKiun,
Which has been iu operation since l-14, has
been lately suurIlanted by enotner. I1e
-rnsfe has EiEnifsd its sppr0vnl. erd ratif-
rations have ben duly ezchsneee oes-ss1
srfrr Iifert1e c-ines has been sdded that of
- nurru-funf1ur. OF atternrted ass1ssl11-
1Io~ ~ the r.tief rf state- EeEDriatIors
hr-r hepn Opened With 9ritzerland Loot
~ - 4 settieuerf bT freafT ~ The ques-
.irr whether its citizens c1n remove tnelr