The daily enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1884, 1883-12-06

mestic affairs and foreign relations. Notice
has been given that the fishery treaty with
Britain terminates by limitation July l.,
1885, and it is suggested that congress
create commission to consider and devise
means whereby iris nation may enjoy
proper rights to North American fisheries.
Assisted immigratlon'' from Ireland is
referred to, and revision OF legislation
deemed advisable for protection against
this imposition. The ubiquitous "Amer-
ican hog'' is mentioned as having been
lately admitted to France, but still ex-
cluded from Germany; a presidential
commission has been appointed to inquire
whether the use of pork is injurious to
health. Claims upon Spain growing out
of commercial relations of American citi-
zens with the Spanish West India islands
still remain unsettled, though they have
been presented automatically, and as the
claims have been admitted to be just, the
president thinks their liquidation should
no longer be delayed. Switzerland has
proposed to this government class OF in
ternational treaties or arbitration as the
proper method of settling international dis
putes This government has assented to
the proposition so far as it relates to Swift
zerland. Authority is asked to estab
lish diplomatic agency at the capital of
Bulgaria. Mention is made of the nego-
tiations now in progress for the revision of
the Turkish tariff, in which the United
States is taking an active part. The per-
petuation of close relations with Mexico
is mentioned as an urgent need owing to
the rapid influx of our population and
capital into that republic. Several in
stances of an infringement of existing
treaties on the part OF Mexico are mentioned
though more definite treaty has been
framed and awaits the approval of the
senate. A convention for the survey OF
the international boundary, from the Rio
Grande to the Pacific, will carry out its
work as soon as congress makes the neces-
sary provisions therefor. Relations with
South American states, and with the Sand
wich Islands, are represented to be in a
most fattering condition. During the
past year legations have been established
In Persia, Siam and Corea; treaty con-
cluded with the latter country, and an
other is in prospect with Siam. Relations
with China are slightly mixed. The
rights of American citizens in the Chinese
empire are compromised by restrictions
imposed by the latter, while it IS believed
that the act prohibiting the migration OF
Chinese laborers hither has been persist
emily violated. It is believed, however,
that China will cooperate with this coun-
try in securing faithful observance Of
the laws. Reference is made to the inf1u-
ence exercised by this government in the
differences existing between Liberia and
Great Britain and to the part taken by
American citizens in the settlement of the
Congo valley on philanthropic principles,
both of which are regarded as worthy of
endorsement by congress. It is regarded
as advisable that appropriations be made
to defray the expenses of persons sent to
represent the United States upon
foreign invitations to attend
social and scientific congresses
that are continually being held. In view
Of the fact that certain foreign powers i'm
pose grievously restrictive duties upon a
few American products, it is suggested
that this government reciprocate by estab-
fishing restrictive duties against the sta
pies of those countries and thus producing
equitable results. Then follows an ex-I
tended statement Of the receipts and ex
penditures Of the last fiscal year and the
estimates for the current year, in which it
appears that the national debt is being
paid off more rapidly than is advisable.
Ey the reduction Of tariff receipts conse-
quent upon the law of last session the rev.
enue has been somewhat reduced, and it
is not considered advisable to adopt any
measures Of large dilninution Of the rev
enues at this session. The provision Of
proper national defenses is regarded as q
good object npon which to defray por
ton Of the surplus revenue. Tie estab-a