Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-12-03
FOREIGN RELATIONS.

to be amicable. With Belgium a convention has
been signed whereby the scope of the present
treaties has been enlarged as to secure to the
citizens of either country within the jurisdiction
of the other, equal rights and privileges in the
acquisition and alienation of property. A trado
mark treaty has also been concluded.
The war between Chill and Peru is at an end
For the arbitration of the claims Of American
citizens who during it's continuance suffered
through the acts of Chilian authorities. q con-
vention will soon be negotiated.
The state of hostilities between France and
China continues to be an enbarrasse. of the
future of our eastern relations The Chinese
government has promptly adjusted and paid the
destroyed in the recent riots at Canton. l renew
the Recommendation OF my last annual message
that tho
CANTON INDEMNITY FUND
be returned to China. The true Interpretation Of
the recent treaty with that country permitting
the restriction of Chinese Immigration is likely
to be again the subject of your deliberations. 1t
may be seriously questioned whether the statute
passed at the last session does not violate the
treaty rights of certain Chinese who left
this country with return certificates, valid under
the old law, and now seem TO be debarred from
landing from lack of certificates required by the
new.
The recent purchase by the United States of a
large trading fleet heretofore under the Chinese
importance in the east. In view of the large
number of vessels built purchased by Ameri-
can citizens in other countries, and exclusively
points, under the recognized protection Of our
flag, 1t might be we'll to provide uniform ratio
Tor their registration and Recommendation. that
the bona tide property rights of our citizens
therein shall be duly evidenced and the property
guarded.
THE CoNao BASIN.
Pursuant to the advice of the senate in the last
Al ~.
association of the congress of that of q friendly
government, avoiding in so doing any prejudg-
ment of conflict in territorial claims in that
glon. subsequently, in the execution of the
pressed wish of the congress, l appointed COM
mercial agent for the Congo basin The impor-
tance of the rich prospective trade Of the Congo
valley has led to the general conviction that it
should he open to all nations upon equal terms.
The international conference for the considera-
ton of this subject, called by the emperor of
Germany, is now in session Mt Berlin. Delegates
are now in attendance on behalf of the United
States. The results of the conference you will
be duly advised of.
LEGATION PREMISES IN THE EAST.
The government of Corea has generously aided
the efforts of Tire United States minister To secure
suitable premises in the use of the legation. The
conditions Of diplomatic intercourse with east
ern nations demand that the legation premises
be owned by the represented power. l advise
that an appropriation be made for the acquisition
OF this property by the government. The United
fsases tSs at
Is stated hereafter. They have lately received
similar gift from the Siamese government The
extensive grounds at Toxic, wherein to erect a
suitable building for the legation. courthouse
and Jail and similar privileges can probably be
secured in China and Persia. The owning of such
premises would not effect large saving of the
present rentals, but would permit of the due
assertion Of ef,ra territorial rights in those coun
dignity of tho United States.
RELATIONS WITH EGYPT.
The failure of congress to make appropriation
Tor our representative at the Ottoman's court
OF the khedive has proved serious enbarrass-
OF the necessary intimacy of the dipiomatic m rels rs
honships, due to the participation of this gov
eminent OF the treaty. powers in all matters of
administration effecting the rights of foreigners
] advise the restoration of the agency and con-
sulate-general at Cairo on its former basis. do
not conceive 1t to be the wish of congress that
the United States should withdraw altogether
from the favorable position they have hitherto
held with respect to the khediye, that citizens
ot bs thls Trepnhhe residing OF s9ouTning in Egypt
uon OF competent representative.
WITH FRANCE
the traditional cordial relationship continues
The Ba.tholdi statue of liberty enlightening the
world, the generous gift of the people of France.
is expected to reach New York in May next.
suggest that congressional action be taken in
rsiation ta 70 the spirit which has prompted this
Sis and ,oa IN a9 q ths timely comnsson Of the
OUR RELATIONS WITH GERMANY,
q country which contributes to our own some Of
the best elements Of citizenship, continue to be
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 rs uniform and comprehensive as the in
terests OF the two countries require. therefore
we should open negotiations for q single con-
venton OF extredition, to embrace all the terrific
Iies OF the empire
1t affords me pleasure to say that our
INTERCOURSE WITH GREAT BRITAIN
continues to be of most friendly character.
The government of Hawaii has indicated its
Willingness to continue for seven years the pro-
visions OF the existing reciprocity treaty. Snch
continuance in view OF the relations of that
country to the American system of states, should
in my judgement, be favored.
The revolution in Hayti against the established
government has terminated. While it was in
progress 1t became necessary to enforce neu-
traiity Laws by instituting proceedings against
their infrinsements., These prosecutions were in
been displayed by the various European govern
ments, and especially by the government OF Italy
for the abolition Of our import duties upon the
It is we'll to consider whether the present dis
American artists abroad is not likely to result
ae they themselves seem very generally to believe
1t may in the practical exclusion OF our painters
and sculptors from the rich field for observation
study and labor, which they have hitherto en-
joXed.
ion Of the
FOREIGN TREATIES OF JAPAN
may be concluded at new conference TO be held
at Toxic. While this government fully recog-
nizes the equal and independent station Of Japan
in the community of nations it would not op-
pose the general adoption Of such terms Of COM
promise as japan may be disposed to offer.
In the furtheranoe Of an uniform policy Of
INTERCOURSE WITH WESTERN NATIONS
during the past year the increasing good will
between our own government and that Of Mexico
has been variously manifested. The treaty OF COM
merSs. me Sn & conSauds e. 1annsy is
legislation Of congress To become effective. The
legislation viii, doubt not, be among the first
Of commerce, navigation nnd consular rights, is
much TO be desired, and snch treaty have rea-
con to ko1ioyo that the American government