The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-10
I'le MESSAGE.
TIE REcENT ELECTION.

THE RECENT ELECTION.
To TIE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED ]
STATES: Since the close Of yOur last ses-
sion, the American people, in the exercise /
of their highest right Of suffrage. have |
chosen the Chief Magistrate for the four
years ensuing. When 1t Is remembered that
ut no period in the cOuntry's history has the
long political contest which customarIly
precedes the day of the national election
been waged with greater fervor and INTENSE
ty, ii is a subject of generalization that, att
er the controversy NJ the polls was oyer and
while tie slight prepOnderence by which
the Issue had been determined, was As yet
unasceriained, the public peace suffered no
disturbance, but the people everywhere pa
fiently and quietly awaited the result.
Nothing could more stTikinglytllustratet me
temper of the American citizen, BIS love OF
order and his loyalty tolaw. Nothing could
more signally demonstrate the strength anu
wisdom Of our political institutions.
THE PRESIDENTIAL COUNT.
Eight years have passed since a contrO-
yersy concerning the result Of national
election sharply called the attention OF the
Congress TO the necessity Of providing more
precise and definite regulations Tor count
Ing the electoral vote. II IS Of the graFest
importance that tllls question b. solved be-
fore conflicting claims to the Presidency
shall again distract the country, and am
persuaded that by the people at large any
Of the measures Of relief thus far proposed
MONAu De Ilttf4lttl W tbiltfAitiC'A AftF'NN'''+'
FoEEIGE RELATIONS.
Our relations with al FOREIGN powers con-
tinue to be amicahe. With y slgluu con
vention has been signed whereby the scope
of the present treaties has been 50 enlarged
as to secure 20 citizens Of either country
within the jurisdiction OF the other equal
rights and privileges. In the acquisition
and alienation Of property, a trademark
treaty has also been concluded.
cUTII AND PERI.
The war between Chilli aud Peru is at an
end. For the arbitration Of the claims Of
American citizens, who, during its c0ntinu-
ance, suffered through the acts Of the Chi-
ian authoT.tcs, convention VIII soon De
negotiated,
FRANCE AND cHIsA.
The state of hostilties between France
and China continues TO be an embarrassing
feature Of our Eastern relations. The Chi-
nesa Government has promptly arfrStta
and paid the claims Of American cltizehs
whose property was destroyed in the recent
riots at Canton. ] renew the recommended
ton Of my last annual Message, that the
Canton indemnity fund be returned 10
China. The true Interpretation or the re-
cent treaty with that country permfttingtlte
RESTRICTION or CHINESE INSmGRATIoS
Is likely to be again the subject Of your de-
libeTatiGns. 1t may be seTiOuslyquestiOne
whether the statute passed at tie last ses-
sion does not violate the treaty rights Of
certain Chinese who left this country with
return certificates valid under tse old law
and now seem 10 he debarred from land
ing from lack of certificates repaired by the
new. The recent purchases by the United
States of large trading fleet heretofore UNI
der the Chinese flag has considerably ell
HANGED our commercial Importance in the
East.
TIE MERCHANT MARINE.
In view Of the large number of vessels
built or purchased by American citizens in
other countries and exclusively employed
in Legitimate traffic between foreign parts
under the recognized protection of our flag.
1t might be well to provide uniform rate
for their registration and Recommendation so
that the bona fdc property rights of our
citizens therein shall be duly evidenced and
properly guarded.
THE CONGO COUNTRY.
Pursuant to the advice Of the Senate at
the last session have recognized the flag
of the International Association of the
Congo as that of u friendly government
avoiding in so doing any pTeiudgnent of
conflict In the territorial claims III that re-
gion. Subsequently, in execution of the ex-
pressed wish Of the congress, | appointed
commercial agent for the Congo basin. The
Importance Of the rich prospective trade OF
the Congo valley has led to the general con-
giction that it should be open to aHaations
upon equal terms. The International con-
ference for the consideration of this sub
feet, called BY the Emperor of Germany, is
now in session at arlin, and delegates are
now in attendance on behalf OF the United
States. OF the results of the conference
you Will be duly advised.
FOREIGN LEGATION SITES,
The Government of Corea has generously
aided the efforts of the United States Min
ister TO secure suitable premises for the use
of the legation. The conditions OF diplO-
matte intercourse with Eastern nations te-
mand that the legation premises be owned
by the represented power. | advise that an
appropriation be made for the acquisition
IF this property by the Government. The
United States already possesses valuable
premises at Tangiers as gilt from the
Sultan Of Morocco. As is stated hereafter,
1ney nave lately recelveda similar git tro -
the Siamese Government. The GovernmelW
of Japan stands ready 10 cede TO rs extern
Siye grounds at Toxic wherein TO erect
suitable building for the legation, court
house and jail, and similar privileges can
probably be Sc ,ured IN China and Persia.
The owning of such premises would not eff
fect large saving of the present rentals,
but would permit of the due assertion of eN-
ua-terrltorial rights III those countries, ana
would the better serve to maintain tho dig
nifty of the United States.
EGYPT.
The failure of Congress to make an APP
preparation for our representation at the
autonomous court of the khediVe has prov
ed serious embarrassment III our inter
necessity OF the intimacy of our diplomatic
relationship due to the participation of this
Government with the treaty powers in all
matters of administration there affecting
the rights OF foreigners, ts,dvise the restora-
tion Of the Agency and Consulate General
ut Cairo on It's former basis. do not con-
ceive it TO be the wish of Congress that the
United States should withdraw altogether
rom the honorable position they have
hitherto held with respect TO the Khediye,
or that citizens of this republic residing or
sojourning in Egypt should hereafter be
without the aid and protection of a compe-
tent representative
TIE BARrHOLDI STATUE.
With France the traditional cordial rela-
tionship continues The Bartholdi statue
of Liberty Enlightening the World" the
generous gift of the people of France. is
expected to reach New York in May next.
i suggest that Congressional action be
taken in relation to the spirit which has
prompted this gift, and in aid of the timely
completion of the pedestal upon (which it
Is to be placed.
GERMANY.
Our relations with Germany, a country
which contributes 10 our own some OF the
best elements Of citizenship, continue to be
cordial. The United States have eXtradi-
ton treaties with several of the German
states, but. by reason of the confederation
of these states under the imperial rule, the
application of such treaties is not as uni
form and comprehensive as the interests OF
the Two countries require. Therefore. ne
gotiations should be opened for single
convention TO embrace alt the territory of
the empire
GREAT BRITAIN.
1t affords me great pleasure to say that
our Intercourse with Great Britain con-
tinues 10 be of a most friendly character
SANDWICH ISLANDS.
The Government of Hawaii has indi-
Gated It's Willingness TO continue for seven
years the provisions of the existing recf
procity treaty. Such continuance, in view
OF the relations of that country to the
American system of States, should, in my
Judgment, be favored.
HAYTI.
The revolution in Hayti against the es.
tablished Government has terminated.
While it was In progress It became neces.
sary to enforce our neutrality laws by in.
shutting proceedings against individuals
and vessels charged with their infringe
ment. These prosecutions We're in all cases
successful.
TARIFF on WORKS OF ART.
Much anxiety has lately been displayed
by various European Governments. espe-
cially by the Government of Italy, for the
abolition OF our import duties on works OF
art. 1t is well to consider whether the
present discrimination in favor OF produe.
tons OF American artists abroad is MOI
likely TO result, as they themselves seem
very generally to believe itmay, in the prac-
tical exclusion of our painters and sculp-
tors from the rich fields for observation,
study and labor which they have hitherto
enjoyed.
JAPAN.
There is prospect that the Iong-pending
revision of the foreign treaties of Japan
RAY be concluded at a new conference te
Le held at Toxic. While this Government
fully recognizes the equal and independent
station of Japan in the community of ma
lions, II would not oppose the general ad Ort
ton OF such terms of compromise as japan
may be disposed 10 offer in furtherance OF
uniform policy of intercourse With west.
ern nations.