The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-06
TnE rREsIpENTs MEssAeE.

co, trademark convention and supplement
airy treaty Of extradition with SPAIN ana con con
ventions extending the duration OF the Franco
American claims commission there, mas alSt
Deen proclaimed.
= THE FISHERIES.
Notice Of termination ef the fisheries articles
OF tfeaty OF Washington, was duly gwen 10 tnt
British government Privileges and eSen(
tons OF the British government, and the reclp
rocal privileges and exemptions Of the treaty
accordingly close on July !, 1885. The nSherles
Industry, pursued by as numerous class ol
our citizens on the northern coasts, DOlh OF Int
Atlantic and Pacific oceans, are worthy oil
the fostering care OF Congress, whenever
Drought into competition with the ike lndus
Tries OF other countries. Our hshermen, as
and preparers of fish products, have maintain
ed foremost place. l suggest 10 Congress
70 create commission TO consider
the general question Of our rights IN Osnlrt OF
cries and the means of opening TO our grOhund
under lust and enduring Conditio s, they nsZIc
stocked fishing waters and sealing rssu
Brltlsh North America
PAUPER EMIGRATION.
The question has arisen touching deporta-
ton OF the United States from the British
Islands, by governmental or municipal aid, OF
persons unable there to gain a living and
equally burden on the community here.
Such of these persons as are under the pauper
class, as defined by the law, have been sent
back In accordance with the provisions of our
statutes. Her majesty's government has in
sisted that precautions have been taken before
shipment, which has, however in SO many
cases proven Intellectual, and especially so in
certain recent instances of needy emigrants
reaching our territory through Canada, that a
revision OF our legislation upon this subject
may be deemed advisable. Correspondence
relative TO the ClaytOn-Bulwer treaty has been
conducted and will be laid before Congress.
PORK PROHIBITION.
Legislation in France against the importa-
ton OF prepared swine products from the
United States has been repealed. That result
has been due no less 20 the friendly representa-
ti0nS OF this government than 10 u growing
conviction in France that restrictions ara not
demanded by any real danger to health. Ger
many still prohibits the Introduction of all
swine products from America. 1 extended TO
the imperial government q friendly invitation
to send experts TO the United States to inquire
whether the use of these products was danger
GUS to the health. This invitation was declined.
have believed it of such Importance, however,
that the exact facts viii be ascertained
competent commission to make
thorough investigation of the sub
spirit by accepting the trust without pledge of
compensation. trust congress will see IN the
national and International bearing of the mat
ter sufficient motive of providing for, at least
Tor reimbursement OF, such expenses as they
may incur.
RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA.
The coronation of the czar affords this gov
ernment an occasion for testifying its cOntin-
ued friendship in sending special envoy and
a representative of the navy to attend the
ceremony. While there have arisen during
Status in the Russian empire Of American % citi- sf
liens or other faith than held by the national
church, this government remains firm in its
conviction that the rights of citizens abroad
will be in no way affected by their religious
belief.
OUR RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.
1t is understood tn at measures for removal
OF restriction which now burden our trade with
Cuba and Porto Rico are under consideration
by the Spanish government. The proximate
OF Cuba and the peculiar method of admins
tration which there prevails necessitate a con-
stant discussion and appeal on our part from
the proceedings of the irsular authorities l
regret to say the just protests of this govern
ment nave not as yet produced a satisfactory
result. The commission appointed to decide
certain claims of our citizens against the Span
1sh government alter the Reorganization of sat
1sfactory rules as to the validity and force of
journed. Some of its awards, though made
two years ago, are not yet paid. Tile specie
payments expected OF claims to large
commission without its Jurisdiction,
have been automatically presented
to the Spanish government as the action of
the colonial authorities which had given rise
to these claims was admittedly Illegal. Full
reparation for injury sustained by our citizens
should he no longer delayed. The ca of the
"Masonic" has not yet reached a settlement
the Manila court found the proceedings ol
which this government has complained were
OF Spain VIII not r,hOld the speedy reparation
which 1t in ser SC OF justice should impel it tC
of1er Tor the ur.aSual severity and unjust ac-
lion OF lis subordinate colonial officer.
In tne case OF this vessel the helvetian has
proposed the inauguration of Il class of inter
national treaties for therefermcn5tO 80 arbitration
OF grave questions between nations. This gov,
ernment has siaSsented to the proposals OF ne
gotiation of such treaty with Switzerland,
BULGARIA.
Under the treaty of Berlin the liberty of con
scripts and civil rights are assured to al
strangers in Bulgaria. As the United States
have no distict convention relations with that
country, and Is not party to the treaty, they
should, in my opinion, maintain diplomatic
representation at SerVia, for the improvement
of the intercourse and the proper protection o1
the many Americans who report to that cOun
= as missionaries and teachers, / suggest
At be given authority to establish an agency
tai.
The United States are now participating i'll q
revision of the tariffs of the Ottoman Empire
They have aSSented to the application of a Ii
cense tax TO foreigners doing business in Tur
key, but have opposed the oppressive storage
tax on petroleum brought into the ports of tha
country.
The government of the Khedive has proposed
that the authority of the mixed tribunals il
Egypt be extended SO as to cover the citizen;
of che United States accused of crime, who arr
now tried before consular courts This gov
but believes its terms should be submitted fol
criticism to the commissioners appointed t,
OeNiSc lue Wlule subject.
MEXICO.
At no time in our national history has thert
been more manifest close relation with
neighboring state than now with respect Il
Mexico. The rapid influx of her capital anC
enterprise into Mexico show what muSg b(
the vast reciprocal advantages which must at
tend the progress of its internal development
The treaty of commerce of 1913 IS sus
absence of conventional engagements, the
rights OF our citizens in Mexico now depend
on on The domestic statutes Of that, republic
There have been instaI ces of harsh enforce
ment of laws against our residents and citizens
III Mexico and denial of the diplomatic resor
for their protection. The initial step toward ;
better understanding has been taken in tn,
negotiations by the commission authorized b,
congress OF q treaty which is still before thl
state awaiting its approval The provision
for the recirrocal crossing of the frontier b,
the troops in pursuit OF hostile Indians ha
been prolonged for another year. The opera
tion of the forces OF both governments againS
the savages has been successful and seyera
of their most dangerous bands have beel
captured and disposed of by the skill and valo
of the United States and Mexican soldiers
fighting in u common cause. The convention
for the re-Survey OF the boundary from the Ri
Grande to the Pacific having been ratified an,
exchanged, preliminary reconnaissance thereil
as stipulated have been effected. 1t rests Wit
Congress to make provision for completing tn
survey and relocating the boundary monu
ments. A convention signed with Mexico Jul
Is, 1852, providing for the rehearing OF tn
cases OF Benjamin Wellan and the Abra silve
made by the late American and MeXica
claims commission. That convention still
awaits the consent of the senate; in the NEAR
while, because of charges of FRAUDULENT award
which have been made, u new commission
necessary. The executive has directed tn
suspension of payments OF the distrbutio
from Mexico
CENTRAL AMERICA.
Our geographical proximity to Central Ame
lea and our political and commercial relation
with the states OF that country justify, in m
cial consular corps as to place at the capital
consul general.
SOUTH AMERICAN STATES.
The contest between Bolivia, Chilli an
Peru has passed from the stage of strateg
hostiiities TO that of the negotiate, in which Il
counsels of those governments have been e
ercised. The demands OF Chilli Tor abSou
ceSSion OF territory have been malntalned an
are accepted by the party of General lgieSl:
t. the extent OF concluding treaty OF peal
with the government of the Chillan general
conformity with the terms of the protoc
signed In May last between the Chilian cor
mander and General Iglesias, has been forT
ally recognized by Chill, as the president,
Peru and his government instituted at Lin
which has been evacuated by the Chi
ians. A call has been issued by Ge
sembly to be elected on the 18th of Januar
and TO meet at Lima on the 1st OF March mex
Mr. White, the provincial governor Of &c
IgleSias, has applied for recognition 70 the pri
cipal powers Of America and Europe Wh'
the Will of the Peruvian people shall be nal
tested shall not hesitate TO recognize {
government approved by them.
BOLIVAR AND WASHINGTON.
Diplomatic and naval representatives in Il