The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1883-12-13
Presidents MESSAGE.

10 hpth houses and read, OF which the follow
ing is the substance;
Tfc President congratulates Congress upon
the favorable aspect Of our domestic affairs
aud foreign relations; refers tothe opening OF
fcleTlAphic communication with Central
Ainerlca and Brazil, the consummation of
consular and conmcrcial treaties with Servia
and Rnnmnpia, the placing of our Eastern re-
laf 4tls upOnsn wider basis by treaties with
Coira and Madagascar the new boundary
survey treaty with Mexico, the tradesinafk
and supplementary eXtiadition treaties
with Spain, and the convention extending the
duration of the Franco-Amercnn Claims Com
mission Great Britain has been notified of
the termination of the fisheries articles of the
treaty of Washington, which will take effect
July l, 1926, and the President suggests that
Congress create commission TO consider the
question of our rights in the fisheries and tho
means of opening to our citizens, under Just
and enduring conditions, the richly stocked
fishing waters and sealing grounds of British
North America. The question of pauper Inn
migration Is adverted to, and a revision Of Leg
islation on the subject suggested France has
removed the prohibition against American
swine products, but Germany still enforces
the prohibition. and has declined to take any
steps to investigate the subject Tde Presi-
dent states that he has appointed commits
sion to make a thorough investigation of the
matter to which he invites the attention of
Congress. The coronation Of the Gar OF Rus
sia was attended by a special envoy and rep
resentative of the navy. Measures for the re-
moval of restrictions upon our trade with
Cuba and Porto Rico are said to be under con-
relations with the insnlar authorities OF Cuba
are not entirely satisfactory owing to their
peculiar methods of administration, and many
of the Just prOtestations of our Government
have failed to bring about satisfactory results
The commission appointed to decide certain
claims of our citizens against the spanish Gov
ernment, afterthe recognition OF n satisfactory
rule as to the validity and force of naturaliza-
ton in the u nited States, has finally adjourned
Some OF the awards, though made more than
two years ago, have not vet been paid. Claims
to large amount, which were held by the late
commission withoutits jurisdiction, have been
automatically presented TO the Spanish Gov
ernment as the action of the Colonial authon-
ties, which has given rise TO those claims, was
admitted to be Illegal Full reparation for the
injuries sustained by ourcitizens should be no
longer delayed.
The Helyetian Confederation has proposed
the Inauguration of class of international
treaties for the reterment to arbitration of
grave questions between nations. This gov
ernment has assented TO the proposed negoti-
ntion of such treaty with Switzerland. I'm
der the treaty of Berlin, liberty of conscience
and civil rights are assured to all strangers in
Bulgaria, and the President suggests that he
be given authority TO establish an agency and
consulate-general ut the Bulgarian capital.
The United Statesare now participating in a
revision of the tariffs Of the Ottoman Empire,
from which several important reforms
are anticipated. The Government OF the
Khedive has proposed that the authority Of
the mixed judicial Tribunals in Egypt be ex-
tended, so as 70 cover citizens of the United
ff'tes accused Of qtiule, who are now tried by
lar courts. IlllS government believes
the terms should be submitted for criticism
to commission appointed to revise the whole
subject
Our relations with Mexico are in the main
satisfactory. = The treaty of. commerce and
navigation OF 1878 has been terminated by the
Mexican Government, aud by the absence Of
conventional engagements the rights of our
citizens in Mexico now depend on the domes-
tic statutes of that Republic. There have been
instances of harsh enforcement of laws
against our vessels and citizens, and of the
denial of. the diplomatic resort for their pro-
lection. The initial step toward better un-
derstanding has been taken in the negotiation
by the commission authorized by Congress of
q treaty which is still before the Senate await
ing its approval. The provisions Of the recip-
rocal crossing of the frontier by the troops
in pursuit Of hostile Indians have been pro-
longed for another, year The operation of
the troops of both Governments against the
savages have been successful, and several of
their most dangerous bands have been cap
tured or dispersed by the skill aud valor OF
United States and Mexican soldiers, fighting
In comm n cause.
The contest between Bolivia, Chill and Peru
is In the course of peaceful settlement. GEN
eral Igesais has been recognized as President
of Peru, his government installed at Lima, and
a call issued for the election of representa-
tive assembly. The government has applied for
recognition by the powers of America and
Europe.
Congress- at its last session. authorized the
Executive to propose to the Venezuelan Gov
ernment reopening of the awards OF the
from this country of the Venezuelan minister
has delayed the opening Ofnegotiations for re-
yiying the commission. This government
holds that until the establishment of a treaty
upon this subject the Venezuelan Govern.
ment must contirlae 10 make the payments
provided in the convention of 1868.
There Is ground for believing that the dis
pute growing out of the unpaid obligations
due from Venezuela to France will be salts
factorily adjusted
King Kalaliau, this Government was repre-
sented both automatically and by the formal
visit Of a vessel OF war The question of
rocity treaty with Hawaii is now before Con.
gress. The President is convinced that
the charges of abuse and frauds under that
| treaty have been exaggerated, and renews the
/ suggestion of last years message, that the
| treaty be modified wherever its provisions
have proved onerous to Legitimate trade be
| tween the two countries. Legations have, dur
| ing the past year, been established in Persia
| Siam and Corea. Ii is probable that pcrma
nent 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 relations with COrea were perfected
| by the exchange at Seoul, on the 18th OF May
last, of the ratihcations Of the lately concluded
| convention, and ENJOYS from the King of Tab
| Chosun have visited this country and received
\ a cordial welcome.
! China. by the payment Of a money indemni
| ty, has settled certain of the long-pendinp
/ claims OF our citizens, and strong hopes arc
| entertained that the remainder will soon be
I
/ Americans following manufacturing and 9th
/ er industries in that country, the President
| doubts the expediency of leading In a move
| ment TO constrain China to admit an inter
! probation of treaties with other nations which
\ we have only an Indirect right TO exact. Tho
| transference TO China OF American eapi
tai for tho employment there OF Chinese labor
would, in effect, inaugurate competition fol
the control of markets now supplied by oui
home industries. Measures have been taker
10 ascertain the facts incidentto the supposed
infraction Of the immigration laws, and it Is
| believed that the Government OF China will
| cooperate with the United States in securing
the faithful observance of the law.
The same consideration which prompted
Congress at its last session to return to JapaI
the Simoensi Indemnity would seem TO re
quire al its hands like action in respect 20 tn,
Canton indemnity fund, now amounting t
$4,000. The question of the general revision
of the foreign treaties of Japan has been con
eidered in an international conference held a
Toxic, but without definite result as yet.
This Government has endeavored TO ali
Liberia in its differences with Great Britain
touching the northwestern boundaries OF tha
Republic,and there Is a prospect OF adjustmen
OF the dispute.
In x,iew Of the openfnoiof the Cnnao Valla,