Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-05
THE PRESIDENT's MESSAGE,

SAAS3 SSAAeAA4AO With the Argentine Republic, Belgium, Bra gil, Denmark, Hayti, Italy, Santo Domingo and Sweden and Norway no incident has oo- cured which calls for special comment. The recent opening of new lines of telegrRphic communication with Central America and Brazil permitted the interchange of messages of friendship with the governments of those countries. During the year there have been perfected and proclaimed consular and com mercial treaties with Servia, and 8 consular with Roumapia, thus extending our interest with the Danubian countries, while our east ern relations have been put upon a wider basis by treaties with Corea and Madagascar The new boundary survey treaty with Mexi- co, trades mark convention, and supple mentary treaty of extradition with Spain, and conventions extending the duration of the France-Ameriean claims commission have also been proclaimed. Notice of the termination of the fisheries articles of the treaty of Washington was duly given to the British government and the reciprocal priVi- leges and exemptions of the treaty will ac cordin9ly cease on July l, 1885. The fisheries industries pursued by numerous class of our citizens on the northern coasts both of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, are worthy of the fostering care of Congress. When ever brought into competition with the like in dustries of other countries, our fishermen, as well as our manufacturers of fishing sp- pliances and preparers of fish products, have maintained foremost place. I suggest that Congress create @ commission to consider the general question of our rights in the fisheries and the means of opening to our citizens uu- der just and enduring conditions the richly stocked fishing waters and scaling grounds of British and Russian North America.
 PAUPER MIGRANTS.
 A question has arisen touching the disposi- tion by the United States of persons coming from the British islands, by governmental or
 
 equally burden on the community here Such of these persons as were of the psuper class as defined by 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 be- fore shipment, which have, however, in many cases proved intellectual, and especially so in all recent instances of needy emigrants reaching our territory through Canada, that a revision of our legislation upon this sub ject may be advisable. Correspondence rela- tive to the CIayton-Bulwsr treaty has been continued and will be laid before Congress.
 VARIOUS FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
 The legislation of France against the i'm portation of prepared swine products from the United States has been repealed That result has been due less to the friendly rep resentations of this government than to 8 growing conviction in France that the re- striction is not demanded by any real danger to health. Germany still prohibits the in- troduction of all swine products from Amer ica. I extended to the imperial government friendly invitation to send exports to the United States to inquire whether tho use of these products was dangerous to health This invitation was declined. I have be- heved 1t of such importance, however, that the exact facts should be sseertained and promulgated that have appointed comps- tent commission to make thorough invssti- 0f ia hav shown their public spirit by accepting their trust without pledge of compensation but trust that Congress will see in the national and international bearings of the matter sufficient motive for providing at lsast for reimbursement of such expenses as they may necessarily incur. The coronation of the Czar at Moscow afforded to this government an occasion for testifying it's continued friendship by sending a special envoy and 8 representative of the navy to attend the emony. While there have arisen during the hearing questions affecting the status in the Russian empire of American citizens of oth- CT faith than that held by the national church, this government remains firm in it's convictions that the standing of it's citizens abroad should be in no way affected by their religious belief.
 It is understood that measures for the re- moval of the restrictions which now burden our trade with Cuba and Porto Rico are un- der consideration by the Spanish govern ment. The proximity of Cuba, and the ps- culiar methods of administration which there prevail, necessitate constant discussion or appeal on our part from the proceedings of the insular authorities. I regret to say that just protests of this government have not as yet pEodacsd satisfactory results. The com mission appointed to decide certain claims of our citizens against the Spanish government, after the recognition of such 8 satisfactory rule as the validity and the force of naturali- zation in the United States has finally sd journed. Some of it's awards though made more than ten years ago. have not yet been paid. Their speedy payment is expected Claims to large amount, which were held by the commission to be without it's jurisdic tion, have been automatically presented to the Spanish government. As the action of the colonial authorities, which has given rise to those claims, was admittedly illegal, full repsration for the injury sustained by our citizens should be no longer delayed.
 The case of the Masonic has not reached @ settlement The Manills court has found that the proceedings of which this govern ment has mplained were authorized, aud it is hoped that the government of Spain will not withhold the speedy reparation which it's sense of justice should impel it to offer for the usual security and unjust action of it's subordinate colonial officers in the case of this vessel. The Helvetian confederation has proposed the inauguration of class of
 
 bitration of grave questions between nations This government has assented to the proposed negotiation of such treaty with SWitzsr- land. Under the treaty of Berlin liberty of conscience and civil rights are assured to all strangers in Bulgaria. As the United States have no distinct conventional relations with that country and are not 8 party to the treaty, they should, in my opinion, maintain di plomatic representation at Sofia for the i'm provement of intercourse and the proper pro lection of the many American citizens who resort to that country as missionaries and teachers. I suggest that be given authority to establish an agency and consular general at the Bulgarian capital.
 The UnitedStases are now participating ia e revision of the tariffs of the Ottoman empire. They have assented to the application of 8 license tax to foreigners doing business in Turkey, but have opposed the oppressive storage tax upon petroleum entering the the Khedive has proposed that the authority of the mixed judicial tribunals in Egypt be extended 50 es to cover citizens of the United States accused of crime, who are now tried before consular courts. This government is not indisposed to accept the change, but be lieves that it's terms should be submitted for criticisK to the commission appointed to re- wise the whole subject.
 MEXICO.
 At no time in OUT national history has there been more manifest need of close and lasting relations with a nsiehboring State than now exists with respect to Mexico. The rapid influx of our capital and enterprise into that country shows by what has already been accomplished the vast reciprocal advantages which must attend the progress of it's inter nal development. The treaty of commerce and navigation of 1s4S has been terminated by the Mexican government and in the ab- sence of conventional engagements the rights of our citizens in Mexico now depend upon the domestic statutes of that republic. There have been instances of harsh enforcement of the laws against our vessels and citizens in Mexico and of denial of the diplomatic resort for their protection. The initial step tow ard a better understanding has been taken in negotiations by the commission authorised by Congress of treaty which is still before the Senate awaiting it's approval. Tue pro- visions for the reciprocal crossing of the frontier by troops in pursuit of hostile In- dians have been prolonged for another year. The operations of the forces of both govern ments against the savages have been success ful, and several of their most dangerous bands have been captured or dispersed by the skill and valor of United States and Mex f4ohf in