Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-10
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. !. Following is
the full text Of President Arthur's mes
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WASHINGTON, Dec. Following Is
the full text Of President Arthur's mes
sage, as delivered to Congress to-day:
To THE CoNaREss OF THE UNITED STATES: Since
the close OF your last seaAion, the American REQ
PIE IN the exercise Of their highest right of suf
nave Gnosen their chief ter the
ct no period in the countrys history has the long
political contest which customarily precedes the
srsa S1 tse an eeSo with
graduation that after the controversy 1T the polls
was over and while the slight preponderance by
which the issue had been determined was as yet
turbance: but the people everywhere patiently
and quietly awaited the result Nothing could
more strikingly illustrate the temper Of the
atty to law. Nothing could more signaily dem.
onstrate the strength and wisdom Of our polit-
ical institutions.
Eight years have passed since q controversy
sharply called the attention of Congress to the
necessity of providing more precise and definite
regulations for counting the electoral vote. It is
solved before conflicting claims to the presidency
snal! again distract the country, and I am per-
suaded that by ne people at large any Of the
preferred to continued inaction.
FOREIGN RELATIONS
to be amicable. II
With Belgium convention has been signed
whereby the scope Of present treaties has been
so enlarged as to secure to citizens Of either coun-
try, within the Jurisdiction of the other equal
rights IN the acquisition and alienation of prop
erty. A trademark treaty has also been con.
cluded, = - =
The war between Chilli and Peru is at an end,
For the arbitration of the claims of American
citizens who during Its continuance suffered
through the acts Of the Chiliau authorities, a
convention will soon be negotiated.
The state of hostilities between France and
China continues to be an embarrassing feature Of
our Eastern relations. The Chinese government
has promptly adjusted and paid the claims of
American citizens whose property was destroyed
ommendation of my last annual message that
the Canton indemnity fund be returned to China.
Inc true interpretation of the regent treaty with
n1 County h restriction OF Chinese
your deliberations. 1t may be seriously cues
toned whether the statute passed at the last SEES
not Ate the Of
Gates, valid under the old law, and now seem to
be debarred from landing from lack Of certifi-
Gates REQUIRED BY the new. The recent pur-
chases by the United states of large trading
feet heretofore under the Chinese flag has con-
slderably enhanced our commercial importance
in in the East aa+ In view Of the large number
Zens IN other countries and exclusively employed
IN legitimate traffic between foreign ports under
the recognized protection of our flag, it might
OO WCA W p1OfAue q uu11OTu ldte 1OT tQG1E regis.
trat1on and Recommendation, SO that the bona fde
property rights of our citizens therein shall be
duly eV1nced and properly guarded.
Pursuant to the advice OF the Senate at the last
session, recognized the flag of the International
Association of the Congo as that of o friendly
government, avoiding in so doing any pre-judg-
ment of conflict Of international claims in that
region. Subsequently in the execution of the
expressed wish OF the congress-, appointed a
commercial agent for the Congo basin. The i'm
portanee Of the rich prospective trade Of the Con
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should be open to all nations upon equal terms
The International conference for the considera-
ton OF this subject was called by the Emperor Of
gates are in attendance on behalf of the United
States. OF the results of the conference you win
be duly advised.
the efforts of the United States minister to secure
suitable premises for the use of the legation. As
the conditions of diplomatic intercourse with
Eastern nations demand that the legation prem
that an appropriation be made for the acquisi-
ton Of this property by the government. The
ret rd% Ss 1
As 1s stated hereafter, they nave lately received
imilar gift from the Siamese government. The
overnment of Japan stands ready to present to
Is extensive grounds at Toxic, whereon to erect q
uitable building for the legation, court house
nd Jail; and similar privileges can probably be
ecured in China and Persia. The owning OF
UGH premises would not only effect large say
ng OF present rentals, but would permit of the
aue assertion OF extra-territorial rights in those
Countries, and would the better serve to maintain
the dignity Of the United Sta,es
The failure of Congress to make approximation
for our representation at the autonomous court
OF the khedive has forced q serious embarrass-
ment in our intercourse with Egypt; and in view
OF the necessity Of the intimacy Of diplomatic
relationship due to the participation Of this gov
eminent as one of the treaty powers in all matters
foreigners, advise the restoration of the agency
and consuate-general at Cairo on its former basis
DO not conceive it to be the wish OF Congress
that the United States should withdraw alto
gether from the honorable position they have
hitherto held with respect to the Khedive, or
that citizens of thi. republic residing or soiourn-
ing in Egypt should hereafter be without the aid
With France the traditional cordial relation.
ship 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. suggest that congressional action
be taken in relation to the spirit which has
prompted this gift, and in aid Of the timely COM
pletion of the pedestal on which 1t is to be
placed.
Our relations with Germany, country which
contributes some of the best elements of our
states have exraditon treaties with several of the
German states, but by reason Of the confederation
Of these states under the imperial rule The appi-
cation OF such treaties is not uniform and COM
prehensive as the interests Of the two countries
require propose, therefore, to open negotia-
lions for a convention of extradition to embrace
all the territory OF the empire.
1t affords me pleasure to say that our inter.
course with Great Britain continues to be Of a
most friendly character.
The government of Hawaii has indicated ia
visions of the existing reciprocity treaty. Such
continuance, In view Of the relations of that
country to the American system of states should
in my Judgment be favored.
The revolution In Hayti against the established
government has terminated. While 1t was in
progress it became necessary to enforce our neu.
trallty laws by 1nstitutlng proceedings against
individuals and vessels charged with their in
fringement. These proceedings were in all cases
successful. IS
Much anxiety has lately been displayed by
the government of Italy, for the abolition Of ou1
import duties Npon works of art. 1t is we'll to
consider whether the present discrimination in
favor of the American artists abroad is not likely
to result, as they themselves seem very generally
to believe 1t may, in the practical e1clusi N Of
our painters and sculptoIs from the rich fields fol
observation, study and labor which they have
There is prospect that the long pending revision
OF the foreign treaties Of Japan may be concluded
s T. IL hs at If anf
ind independent station Of Japan in the com
nunity Of nations, it would not oppose the gen
.ral adoption of such terms Of compromise a.
Japan may be disposed to offer in furtherance o
| uniform policy OF intercourse with Western ma
| tons.
During the past yearthe increasing good will
has been variously manifested. The treaty O
commercial reciprocity concluded January %
1883, has been ratified and awaits the necessar,
tariff legislation of Congress to become effective
| The legislation will, doubt not, be among tn,
| first measures to claim your attention. 4 full
treaty of commerce, navigation and consula
rights is much to be desired, and such a treaty,
have reason to believe, the Mexican government
stands ready to conclude. Some embarrassment
has been occasioned by the failure Of Congress a
its last session to provide means for the due exc
cution of the treaty Of July o. 1882 tor the resur
vey of the Mexican boundary, and the relocation
of boundary monuments.
With the republic Of Nicaragua q treaty ha
been concluded which authorizes the construc
ton by the United States Of canal railway ant
telegraph line across the Nicaraguan territory
By the terms of this treaty sixty miles Of til,
| river San Juan, as well as Lake Nicaragua, an in
land sea forty miles in width are to constitute
part Of the projected enterprise. This covers 70
| actual canal construction seventeen miles on tn
Pacific side and thirty six miles on the Atlantic
To the United States, whose rich territory on tn
practically cut OF from Communication by waite
with the Atlantic ports, the political and com
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