National Republican., 1884-12-02

to tho khedive, or that citizens Of this
republic residing or soiourning in Egypt
should hereafter be without the aid and
protection Of q competent representative.
THE BARTHoLpI STATUE.
With France, tho traditional cordial
relationship continues. The colossal statue
of Liberty Enlightening tho World"
the generous gift of the people Of France,
is expected to reach New York in May
next. l suggest that congressional
action be taken in recognition of the
spirit which has prompted this gift and
in aid of the timely completion of the
pedestal upon which 1t is to be placed.
NEED FOR AN ExTRADfTGoN TREATY
WITH GERMANY.
Our relations with Germany, n country
which contributes to our own some of the
best clements of citizenship, continue to
be cordial. The United States have ex-
tradition treaties with several Of the Ger
man states but by reason of tho confeder-
alton of those states under tho imperial
rule, the application of such treaties is
not as uniform and comprehensive rs the
interests of the two countries require.
propose, therefore, to open negotiations
for single convention of extradition to
embrace all the territory Of the empire.
At PEACE WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
1t affords me pleasure to say that our
intercourse with Great Britain continues
to be of q most friendly character.
THE TREATY WITH HAWAII.
The government OF Hawaii has indi.
catod its willingness to continue for seven
years the provisions of the existing reci-
procity treaty. Such continuance, in
view of the relations of that country to
the American system of states should, in
my Judgment, be favored.
PEACE IN uAYTI.
The revolution in Hayti against the
established government has terminated.
While it was in progress IL became neces-
sary TO enforce our neutrality laws by in-
stituting proceedings against individ uals
and vessels charged with their mfr ingc-
ment. These prosecutions were in all
cases successful.
THE TARIFF on WORKS OF ART.
Much anxiety has lately been displayed
by various European governments, and
especially by the government of Italy for
the abolition of our import duties upon
works of art. 1t 10 well to consider
whether the present dlscrimina In
favor Of the productions of American
artists abroad is not likely to result, as
they themselves seem very generally to
believe 1t may, in the practical exclusion
OF our painters and soul ptOrs from the
rich fields for observation, study, aud
labor which they have hitherto enjoyed
TREATIES WITH JAPAN.
There Is prospect that the long-pending
revision of the foreign treaties of Japan
may bo concluded at new conference to
be held at Toxic While this government
fully recognizes the equal and independ-
ent station Of Japan in the community
Of nations, it would not oppose the gene
raj adoption Of such terms OF compromise
us Japan may be disposed to offer in fur
therance OF uniform policy of in ter
course with western nations.
THE TREATY WITH MEXICO.
During the past year the increasing
goodwill between our own government
and that of Mexico has been variously
manifested. The treaty of commercial
reciprocity concluded Jan. 20, 1883 has
been ratified, and awaits the necessary
tariff legislation of congress to become
effective. This legislation will, doubt
not, be among the first measures to claim
your attention.
A full treaty OF commerce, navigation,
and consular rights is much to be desired
and such treaty have reason to believe
that the Mexican government stands
ready to conclude.
Some embarrassment has been occa-
stoned by the failure of congress at it's
last session to provide means for the due
execution Of the treaty of July 20, 1882
for the resurvey of the Mexican boundary
and the relocation Of boundary monu-
nents.
IMPORTANT TREATY WITH NICARAGUA
NEGOTIATED.
With the republic of Nicaragua n treaty
has been concluded which authorizes the
construction by the United States of a
canal, railway, and telegraph line across
the Nicaraguan territory.
By the terms of this treaty sixty miles
of the river San Juan, as well az Lake
Nicaragua, an inland sea forty miles in
width, are to constitute part of the pro.
Jccted enterprise.
This leaves for actual canal construc-
tion seventeen miles on the Pacific side
and thirty-sfX miles on tho Atlantic. To
the United States, whose rich territory
on the Pacific is for the ordin ry purposes
of commerce practically cut Off from COM
munication by wator with tho Atlantic
ports, the political and commercial ad-
vantages of such project can scarcely be
ovorestimated.
1t is believed that whom the treaty is
of its provisions will command universal
approval at home and abroad.
RUSSIA.
Tho death OF our representative at Rus
sia while ut his post at st. Petersburg
afforded to tho Imperial government a
removed opportunity TO testify its sym
pathy in manner behtting the intimate
friendliuess which has over marked tho
intercourse of the two countries
SIAM.
Tho course of this government in rails
ing It's representation at Bangkok TO tho
diplomatic rank has evoked from Siam
evidences of warm friendship aud augurs
well for our enlarged intercourse. The
Siamose government has presented TO the
United States commodious mansI IL and
grounds for the occupancy Of the lega-
tion, and suggest that by joint rosou-
tion congress attest its appreciation of
this generous gift.
THE CONVENTION WITH SPAIN,
This government has more than once
been called upon Of lRto to take action III
fulGllment Of itsinternational obligations
toward Spain. Agitation in tho island Of
Cuba hostile to the Spanish crown having
been fomentod ny persons abusing the
sacred rights OF hospitality which our ter
ritory aIorda, the oihCers Of this govern
mont have been Instructed to exercise
vigilance to prevent iniractions of our
neutrality laws at Koy West and at other
points uear the Cuban coast. ! am happy
TO say that in the only instance whore
these precautionary measures were sue
cossful!y oluded, the offenders, when
found in our territory, were subsequently,
tried aud convicted.
The growing need of close relationship
" intercourse aud traffic between tho
Spanish Antilles and their natural mar
ket in the Unitod States led to the adop-
ton, In January last, Of commercial
agreement looking 20 that end This