The Mineral argus., 1884-12-11

would not only effect a large saving of tn
present rentals, but would permit of the dui
assertion of the extra territorial rights il
these countries, and would the better serv'
20 maintain the dignity Of the United States
The failur of congress to make appropria
ton for our representation at the court o
the khedive has proved a serious embarrass
ment in our intercourse with Egypt; and il
view of the necessary intimacy of diplo
matte relationship due to the participation
of this government as one of the treaty
powers in all matters of administrator there
affecting the rights of foreigners, l advise
the restoration of the agency and consulate
general at Cairo On it's former basis
L do not conceive it to be the wish
of congress that the United States should
withdraw altogether from the honorable pc
sition they havo hitherto held with respect
to the khedlve, or that citizens of this re-
public residing or soiourning in Egyptshould
hereafter be without the aid of and protec-
ton of a competent representative. With
France the traditional cordial relationship
continues. The Bartholdi statue of Liberty
Enlightening the World, " the generous giftof
the people of France, is expected to reach
New York in May next Suggest that con-
gressional action be taken in relation to the
spirit which has prompted this gift, and in
aid of the timely completion of the pedestal
OH which it is to be placed Our relations
with Germany, a country which contributes
to ours some of the best elements of citizen
ship, continue to be cordial. The United
States have ~extradition treaties with several
OF the German states, but by reason Of the
confederation of these states under the i'm
perlal rule, the application of such treaties
is not as uniform and comprehensive as the
interests of the two countries require. l
propose, therefore, to open negotiations for
a convention of e~xtradition, to embrace all
the territory of the empire 1t affords me
pleasure to say that our intercourse with
GREAT BRITAIN
continues to be of a most friendly character.
The government of Hawaii has indicated its
willingness to continue for seven years the
provisions 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 estab-
lished government has terminated. While it
was in progress it became necessary to en-
force our neutrality law by instituting pro-
ceedings against individuals and vessels
charged with their infringement These
revolutions were in all cases successful.
Much anxiety has lately been displayed by
various European governments, and espe-
cially by the government of Italy, for the
Of our import duties upon works of
art. 1t is well to consider whether
the narrow discrimination in favor of the
works of American artists abroad is not
likely to result, as they themselves seem
very generally to believe it may, in the prac-
teal exclusion of our painters and s~culptors
from the rich fields for observation, study
and labor which they have hitherto enjoyed.
There is a prospect that the long-pending
revision of the foreign treaties of Japan may
be concluded at a new conference to be held
1T Toxic. While this government fully recog-
lizes the equal and independent station of
in the community of nations, it would
lot oppnso th~ geperal adoption of such J
of compromise as Japan may be dis
,osed to offer in furtherance of uniform
,olicy of intercourse with Western nations.
During the past year the increasing good
will between our w government and that
f Mexico has been variously manifested.
he treaty of commercial reciprocity CON
luded Jan. 20, 1888, has been ratified
awaits the necessary tariff legisla-
on of congress to become effective.
mis- legislation will, l doubt not, be among
he first measures to claim your attention.
full treaty of commerce, navigation, and
onsular rights is much to be desired, and
UGH a treaty 1 nave reason to believe that
he Mexican government stands ready to
Some embarrassment has been
ccasioned by the failure of congress at its
lst session to provide means for the due
x~ecution of the treaty of July 20, 1882,
Dr the resurvey of the Mexican boundary
the relocation of boundary monuments.
the republic of Nicaragua q treaty has
cen concluded which authorizes the con-
by the United States of a canal,
ailway and telegraph line across the Mica
.guan territory. By the terms of this
sixty miles of the river San Juan, as
yell as the Lake Nicaragua, an inland sea
Orty miles in width, are to con-
JitUte g part of the projected enterprise.
covers for actual canal construction
miles on the Pacific side and shir-
y-six miles on the Atlantic. To the United
tates, whose rich territory on the Pacific is,
or the ordinary purposes of commerce.,
ractically cut off from communication by
water with atlantic ports. the political and
advantages of such a project can
carcely be overestimated. 1t is believed
hat when the treaty is laid before you the
ustice and liberality of its provisions will
ommand universal approval at home and
broad. The death of our representative at
russia, while at his post at St Petersburg,
to the imperial government a re-
opportunity to testify its sympa-
by in a manner b~efitting the intimate
which has ever marked
he intercourse of the two countries.
The course of the government in raising its
at Bangkok to the diplomatic
ank has evoked from Siam evidences of
warm friendship. The Siamese government
las presented to the United states a commo-
Iious mansion and grounds for the occu-
of the legation, and 1 suggest that
" joint resolution congress attest its appre-
iation of this generous gift. This govern