The Dickinson press., 1883-12-15

shows what has already been Accommodated bv
the vast reciprocal advantages which must
attend the progress of its internal develop
ments. The treaty of IN and naviga-
ton of 1S48 has been determined by
the Mexican government, and in the
absence OF convention 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 diplo-
matte resort for their protection. The in
itial step toward o better understanding has
been taken in the negotiation. by the commits
sion authorized by congress, of . treaty which
is still before the senate for approval. The
provisions for the reciprocal defense of the
frontier by the troops in pursuit of hos
tile Indians have been prolonged fo-
another year. The operations Of the
forces of both governments against
savages have been successful, and several of
the most dangerous tribes dispersed by the skill
and valor of United States and Mexican soldiers
hshtlng in o common cause. The convention
for the resurvey of the boundary from the
Rio Grande to the Pacific having been ratified
and exchanged, the preliminary reconnois-
sance therein stipulated has been effected. 1t
now rests with congress to make provision for
completing the survey and resetting the bouu-
Diary monuments.
A convention was signed with Mexico on
July Is, 1882, providing for the rehearine
OF the case of Beniamin We'll
vs. The Abra Sylon Mining Company, in whose
favor awards we're made by the late American
and Mexican claims commission, That con-
vention still awaits the action of the senate.
Meanwhile, because of the charges of fraudu-
lent awards which have made a new commits
sion necessary, the executive has directed the
suspension of pay of the distribution quota re-
ceived from Mexico.
OUR CENTRAL AMERICAN NE1GHBoRs.
Our geographical proximity to Central Amer
lea, and our political and commercial relations
with the seat of that country, Justify, in NV
judgment, such material increase of consular
corps as will place at each capital a consul
general. The contest between Bolivia,
Chill and Peru have passed from the stage of
ton, in which the consuls of this government
have been exercised The demands of Chill
for absolute cession of territory have been
maintained and accepted by the party of Gen.
lglesias to the extent of concluding a treaty
of peace with the government of Chill, in
general conformity with the terms of the pro-
tocol signed in May last b:tween the Chilian
commandry and Gen. Iglcsias. AS o result of
the conclusion of this treaty Gen. Iglesias has
been formally recognized by Chill as president
which has been evacuated by the Chilians. A
call has been Issued by Gen. Iglesias for a rep
resentatlve assembly to be electsd on the 18th
Of January, and to meet at Lima on the LIST of
March next Meanwhile the provisional gov
eminent of Gen. Iglesias has applied for rec
%osnition to the principal overs Of America
and Europe. When the will of the Peruvian
people shall be manifested I shall not
hesitate to recognize the diplomatic and
representatives approved by them. Represen-
the centennial celebration of the birth
of the illustrious Bolivar. At the same time the
unwilling of a statue of Washington in the
Venezuelan capital testified to the yenerat;on in
which hls memory IS held there. Congress at
its last session authorized the executive to pro-
pose to the Venezuelan government q reopening
OF the awards of the mixed commission of Car
ecas, and the departure from this country OF
the Venezuelan minister has delayed the opon-
ing OF negotiations for reviving the commits
slon. This government holds that, until the
re-establishment of . treaty on this subject,
the Venezuelan government must continue to
make these payments provided for in the
convention of 1866. There is ground for be-
lief that the dispute growing out of the I'M
paid obligations due from Venezuela to Franco
will be satisfactorily adjusted. The French
cabinet has proposed a basis of settlement
Which meets my approval, but as it involves q
recasting of the annual quotas of the foreign
debt it has been deemed advisable to submit
the proposal to the judgements of the cabinets
OF Berlin, Copenhagen, the Hague, London
and Madrid.
H SANDWICH ISLANDS.
AT the recent coronation of his majesty
King Kalakaua this government was repre-
sented Automatically and by the formal visit of a
vessel Of war. The question OF terminating or
modifying the existing reciprocity treaty with
Hawaii is now before congress. am con-
WINGED that the charges of abuse and frauds
under that treaty have been exaggerated, and I
renew the suggestions of last years message,
that the treaty be modified wherever its pro-
visions have proved onerous to legitimate
trade, am not disposed to favor the entire
cessation of treaty rotations which have fos-
tered good will between the countries, and
contributed toward the equality of Hawaiian
among the nations.
GOOD WILL IN THE ORIENT.
In pursuance OF the policy declared
by this government of extending our inter
course with the Eastern nations, legations have
during the past year been established in Per-
sia, Siam and Corea. 1t 10 probable that per-
manent missions from those countries will ere
long be maintained in the United States. A
special embassy from Siam is now on its way
hlthcr. Treaty relations with Corea were per-
fected by the exchange at Stimuli on the 10Th of
Guided convention, and ENJOYS from the
king Of Zanzibar have visited this
country and received q cordial well
come. Corea, as yet unacquainted with
the methods of Western civilization now in
viles the attention of those interested in the
foreign trade, as it needs the implements and
products which the United States are ready to
supply. We seek ~ monopoly of its COM
merce and no advantage over other nations.
but as the Chinese in reachiug for a higher
civilization have confded in this republic. we
cannot regard with indifference any encroanl-
ments on their rights.
CHINA AND THE UNITED STATES.
China. by the payment Of a money indemni-
ty, has settled certain of the long-pendlne
claims of our citizens, and L have
strong hopes that the remainder will
soon be adjusted. Questions have arisen
touching the rights Of American and other
foreign manufacturers in China, under tho
provisions Of treaties which permit aliens to
exercise their industries in that country. On
this specific point DIR own treaty is silent
But under the operation Of tho most favored
nations clause We have like privileges to those
of other powers. While it is the duty Of the
government to see that our citizens have the
full enjoyment of every benefit secured by
treaty, I doubt the expediency of lead.
ing in a movement to constrain China
to admit an Interpretation bv which
we have only an indirect right to exact the
transference to China of American capital
For the employment there of Chinese labor
would in effect inaugurate q competition for
the control of markets now supplied by our
home industries. There is good reason to be-
lieve that the law restricting the immigra-
ton Of Chinese has been violated Intentionally
or otherwise by the officials of China upon