Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-12-09
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

r, a, CoEgr,,, oC a. Ushsi S'liss;
Since The close of your l,st session the
Amsrlc an p.ople In the exercise Of their
hlghs., right u suffrage, have
cuOsEN TnEIR CHIET MAGISTRATE
for the iour years ensuing. When u Il re-
mcmb-rei tha, Al no period 10 the eOuutry's
history ha. the long political contest,
which oa.iomsfiiiy preceies the day OF
Tue National election. been waged With
greater frrvOr ani Intensity, IL II q subject
of general cOngrs'ulstiOn that, sfter the con-
troversy AZ the polls vas over, and while the
sHght preponisrsnce ny which the Issue
had been determined ws-. a. yet, anascef-
tAlned. the public peace suffered no dls,uf-
bance. hat the people everywhere patient
In ani quietly awaited the result
Nothing could more strkingiy illustrate
the temper OF the American citizen. his
love OF order and nj. loyalty 10 law. Moth
Ing could more -ignify or demonstrate the
strength ami wisdom Of our political work
logs. Eight wears have passed since con.
troversy concerning the result ofa national
election sharply called the attention OF Con
grcs. 90 the necessity ofproylilng morepre-
else and a, dnlte regulations Tor counting the
electoral vote. Il IL Of the grsvest i'm
portance that thl. question be solved he
FORE conflicting claim. - the Presidency
shall sxain distract the coantry. and ! am
p.rs1ai-d that by the people AZ large any
of IN. measure. Of reii~f thus far proposed
would b. preferred - contlnaei lnsetion'
orr RELATIONS wIfn ALI FOREIGN row
ERs
continue 20 be amlcsble. With Belgium
a Convention has been signed whereby the
SCOPE Of present treaties has been so en-
largri a. % secure to the citizens OF either
country, within the Jurisdiction OF the
Other. sqaal tights aud privileges. Ia the
acqalsltlon aud alienation of property aud
trade marks a treaty has also been con'
cladei
ruE WAR BETWEEN chill AND rERU
IL Al an end. For the arbitration OF the
claim. of American citizens Who. dnhag
II. contluasnce. SUI ref through the acts
OF the Chllian authorities. q convention
will soon be nsgotist.i. The state OF
uo.rtIfrIE, nErwEgS TRANCE AND cut
continues % be al embarrassing feature OF
our eastern relaiions. The Chinese Gov.
eminent has promptly adjusted snd paid
the claims OF American citizens whose
property vas destroyed In the recent riots
Al Canton. renew the recommendation
OF my last annual message relative 10 the
Canton indemnlty fund. The true Inter
probation or the recent treaty with that
country permitting The restriction OF
CHINESE IMMIGRATION
4. likely 70 be ag,ln the subject Of your
delibera,lon. IL may be seriously qles-
toned Whistler the Statute passed al the
last session does not violate the treaty
right. OF cerilin Chinese wac. len this
coaatry with eturn certificates, valid un'
der the oh las aud now seem 10 he dcosr-
ref from landing from lack OF certificates
required by the new.
The recent parchsse by the United States
~ a large trading feet heretofore under
the Chinese nig, has considerably en-
hancei
ora COMMERCIAL IMPORTANCE
in the East. In view Of the large number
of vessels built or purchased ny American
cltlE ems In other countries and exclusively
employed In lcgitimsts tram; between for
elsn ports uader the recognized protection
of our ~, u might be well 10 provide
uniform rule for their registration and
Accommodation, so that the bous Ode prop
erty rights Of our citizens therein shall be
daly evidenced and properly guarded. Par.
suant 70 this advice OF the senate at the
last session. I recognized tbs nag OF the
International Association OF the Congo ~
that OF q friendly government, avoiding.
in so doing any prrjadgment OF connlc-
lions OF Territorial claims In that region.
subsequently, 10 execution OF the express
ei wish OF the Congress, ! appointed
commercial agent for the Congo Basin.
The importsncs OF
rHE RICH PROSPECTIVE TRADE
OF the Congo Valley has led 10 the general
conviction that II should he open 10 oil ne.
tious upon eqasl terms An international
conference for the consideration OF this
subject. called by the Emperor OF Germany
ls now In session at Berlin. Delegates are
In attendance In behalf Of the United
states. or the results OF Conference you
will be duly advised.
RESIDENCES oF oUR LEGATIONS.
The Government Of Corea has generously
aided the efforts OF the United States hin-
Ister TO secure suitable premises for the
use OF the legation. Az the conditions OF
diplomatic intercourse with Evtsru na-
tions demand that the legation premises Be