Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-11
PARIS. MAINE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER III, 1883.

hold the speedy reparation which II
sense of justice should impel it to otfe
for the unusual severity and unjustitica
ton of subordinate colonial officers il
the case of this vessel.
The Nenetia.. Confederation has pro
posed the inauguration of an act of q
class of international treaties for the re.
ferment to arbitration of grave question;
between nations. This government ha.
assented TO the proposed negotiation OF
such treaty. In Switzerland, under
the treaty Of Berlin, liberty of con scienc,
and civil rights are assured to all strang
ers. In Bulgaria, as the United State:
have no distinct conventional relation,
with that country, aud are not party to
that treaty, they shoald, in my opinion
maintain diplomatic representation al
Sofa for the improvement Of Intercourse
and the proper protection of the many
American citizens who resort to tina,
country rs missionaries and teachers.
suggest that | be given authority to es-
tablish an agency and consulate general
at the Bulgarian capital.
The United States are now participant
ing in a revision of the tariffs of the OF
toman Empire. They have assented to
the application of license tax to for.
eigners doing business in Turkey, but
have opposed the oppressive storage tax
upon petroleum entering the ports of
that country. The government OF the
Khedive has proposed that the authority
OF the mixed Judicial tribunals in Egypt
be extended 50 as 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 believes that its terms
should be submitted for criticism to the
commission appointed to revise the
whole subject.
AT no time 10 your national history
la. there been more manifest need OF
close and lasting relations with neigh
boring state than now exists with re-
spect to Mexico. The rapid influx OF
our capital and enterprise into thai.
country shows, by what has already been
accomplished. the vast reciprocal ad-
vantages which must attend the process
of It's internal development. The treaty
of commerce and navigation of lsia has
been terminated by the Mexican govern
ment, and in the absence Of conventional
engagements, the rights of our citizens
in Mexico. and now depend upon the do
mestc statutes of that republic. There
have been instances OF harsh enforce
ment OF the laws against our vessels and
citizens in Mexico, and OF denial of the dip
lomaiic resort for their protection. The III
i,ial step toward better understanding
has been taken IN the negotiations by
the commission authorized by Congress
of treaty which is still before the Sem
ate awaiting its approval. The provis-
IONS for the reciprocal crossing Of the
frontier by troops IN pursuit OF hostile
Indians hase been prolonged for another
year. The operations Of the forces OF
both governments against the savages
have been successful, and several of their
most dangerous bands have been capt
ured or dispersed by skill and valor by
United States anu Mexican soldIers:
lighting in a common cause. The con-
yen,ioa for resurvey Of the boundary
from the Rio Grande TO the Pacific,
having been ratified and exchanged a
preliminary reconnaissance therein stlpu-
lated has been effected II now rests
with Congress to make provision for
completing the survey and relocating
the boundary monuments.
A convention was signed with Mexico
on July is, 1882, providing for rehearlng
of the cases of Benjamin Well and the
Abra Silver Mining Company, in whose
favor awards were made by the late
American and Mexican claims commits
sion that convention still awaits the
consent OF the Senate. Meanwhile, be-
cause of charges Of fraudulent awards
which have been made, new commits
sion was necessary, the Executive ha,
directed the suspension of payments
of the distributive quota received from
Mex leo.
Our geographical proximity to Central
America and our political and CONNER
cial rela tions with the states Of that
country justify, in my judgment. such
national lncr ease of our consular corps as
will place at each capital consul gen.
ersl.
The contest between Bolivia, Chill
and Peru has passed from the stage OF
strategic hostilities to that of negotiation,
in which the consuls of this government
have been exercised. The demands of
Chill for absolute cession of territory
nave been maintained and accepted by
the party of Gen. lglesias to the extent
of concluding treaty of peace with the
government of Chill, in general conform
ity with the terms of the protocol signed
10 Nav last between the CHILEAN CON-
mander and Gen. lglesias. AS result
of the conclusion of this treaty General
Islesias has been formally recognized by
Chill as President of Peru and his gov
ernmcnt installed in Lima, which was
evacuated by the Chilians. A call has
been issued by General lglesias for
repr esentative assembly to be elected on
the thirteenth of January and to meet al
Lima on the first of March next. Mean
while the provisional government of Cen
eral Iglesias has applied for recognition
to the principal powers Of America and
Europe. When the will Of the Peruvian
people shall be manifested | shall not
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