The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-07

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SANDWICH ISLANDS.
At the recent coronation of His
Majesty King Kalakua this govern
ment was represented, both diploma
tically 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. l am convinced that the
charges of abuse and frauds under
that treaty have been exaggerated,
and l renew the suggestion Of last
years message that the treaty be mo-
dified wherever its provisions have
proved Onerous to legitimate trade
between the two countries. am not
disposed to favor the entire cessation
of treaty relations which have fostered
good will between the two countries
and contributed toward the equality of
Hawaii in the family of nations.
EASTERN NATIONS.
In pursuance of the policy declared
by this government of extending our
intercourse with the Eastern nations,
legations have, during the past year,
been established in Persia, Siam and
Corea. 1t is probable that permanent
missions of those countries will, ere
long, be maintained in the United
States. A special embassy from Siam
is now on its way hither. Treaty re-
lations with Corea were perfected by
the exchange at Seoul, on the 10Th of
May last, of the Publications of the
1atn 81 a1ttlaA pnnuantinr md
yoys from the King of Talchosan have
visited this country and received a
cordial welcome.
Corea, as yet unacquainted with the
methods of Western civilization, now
invites the attention of those interest
ed in foreign trade, as it needs the i'm
Elements and products which the
United States are ready to supply. We
seek no monopoly Of its commerce and
no advantages over other nations; but,
as the Chinese, in reaching for high
or civilization. have confided in this
republic, we cannot regard with in
difference any encroachment on their
rights.
CHINESE INDEMNITY.
China, by the payment of money
indemnity, has settled certain Of the
long pending claims of our citizens,
and l have strong hopes that the re-
mainder will soon be adjusted.
Questions have arisen touching the
rights of American and other foreign
manufacturers in China under the
provisions of treaties which permit
aliens to exercise their industries in
that country. On this specific point
our own treaty is silent; but, under the
operation of the most favored nations
clause, we have like privileges with
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, |
doubt the expediency Of leading in
| a movement 10 constrain China to
admit an Interpretation which we have
only our indirect treaty right to exact.
The transterence to China OF Ameri-
can capital for employment there Of
| Chinese labor, would in effect inaugu-
rate a competition for the control Of
markets now supplied by our home in
duStrieS.
CHINESE IMMIGRATION.
There is good reason to believe that
the law restricting the immigration Of
| Chinese has been violated, Intentional
| ly or otherwise, by the officials of China
upon whom Is dlvolved the duty of
certifying that the immigrants belong
| to the excepted classes. Measures
have been taken to ascertain the facts
incident to this supposed infraction
and it is believed that the Government,
| of China will cooperate with the Uni,
| ted States in securing tie faithful OBJ
servance of the law. The same consid.
erations which prompted Congress al
| it's last session to return to Japan the
| Simoneski indemnity, seem to me tC
require at its hands like action in re.
spect to the Canton indemnity fund
now amounting to 100000.
| JAPAN.
The question of the general revision
of the foreign treaties of Japan has
been considered in an international
conference held at Toxic. but without
definate result as yet. This govern.
ment is disposed to concede the re.
quests of Japan to determine its owl
tariff duties and provide such prope
judicial tribunals as may commend
| luClllSOlNCo w tiC W POWClo lOl
the trial of causes to which foreigner
are parties, and to assimilate the term
and duration of its treaties to those O
other civilized states, through on
ministers at London and at MOnrovia
LIBERIA.
This government has endeavored t,
aid Liberia in its differences with
| Great Rrjtain tOlIchi N U the north vast
ern boundaries of that republic. Their
is prospect of adjustment Of the dis
pute by the adoption Of the Mammal
river as the line. This arrangement i
a compromise of the conflicting terri
torial claims, and takes from Liberia
no territory over which it has maintain
ed effective jurisdiction.
INTERIOR AFRICA.
The rich populous valley of the Con
60 is being opened to commerce by
society called the International Afri
can Association, of which the King o
the Belgians is President and citizel
of the United States the chief execu
tive officer. Large tracts of territor
have been coded to the association b
native chiefs.
Roads have been opened and steam
boats placed on the river, and tn
nucles of states established at twenty
two stations under one flag, whicl
offers freedom to commerce and pre-
hibits the slave trade. The objects O
the society are philanthropic. 1t doe
not aim at permanent political con
troll, but seeks the neutrality Of tn
valleys, ....