Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-02

should De open TO all nauOnS upon equa
terms. The international conference for
the consideration of this subject was called
by The Emperor Of Germany and is nov IN
session at Berlin. Delegates are in attend
snce on behalf Of the United States. Ol
tie results Of the conference you viii Be
duly advised.
The Government Of CQrea has generously
aided the efforts of the United States MIN
lister to secure suitable premises TOR the use
Of the legation. As the conditions OF diplo-
matte intercourse with eastern Natious de
mands that the Legation premises be owned
by the represented power. L advise that
an appropriation be made for the acqu''
siuon Of this proT srty BY the Government.
The United States already possesses valu-
able premises as gift from the Sutton Of
Morocco, and as is stated hereafter they
have lately received q similar gilt
from the Siamese Government The Gov
erRment of Japan stands ready to rent TO
US extensive grounds at Toxic whereon to
erect building for the legation court house
and Jail and smaller privileges can probably
he secured in China and Persia The avn
ing of such premises would not only effect a
large saving of the present rentals, but
would permit of the due assertion Of extra
territorial rights in those countries and
would the better serve to maintain the dig
nifty of the United States.
A Serious Em mbarrassmeut-
The failure OF Congress to make appro-
priation for our representation of the au-
tonomous court of the Khedive has proved
q serious embarrassment in our intercourse
with Egypt. and in view Of the necessary
intimacy of diplomatic relationship due to
,he participation of this Government as one
Of the treaty powers iu all matters of ad-
miuistratiOn there, affecting the rights OF
foreigners | advise the restoration of the
agency and Consulate General at Cairo
on its former basis. l do not
conceive it to be the wish of Con.
gress that the United States should
withdraw altogether from the honorable po.
,irion they have hitherto held with respect
% the Hhedive o. that citizens of this Re
rublc residing or sojourning in Egypt
should hereafter be without the aid and pro
lection of competent representative.
The Bartholdi Gift.
With France the traditional cordial rela,
iiOnShip continus. The Bartholdi Statue OF
Liberty enligh,eniug the world, the gen
~rouS gift ofthe people of France is expect
i to reach New York in May next. sug.
.ss. hat Congressional action b.
AIKEN in relation 10 the spirit
SEich has prompted this gift and in aid Of
&c timely com pletion of the pedestal upon
Ahich it is to be placed.
Germany.
Our relations with Germany country
which contributes 10 our own some OF the
best elements of citizenship, continue to be
cordial. The United States have extradi-
ion treaties with several of the German
States, but by reason of the confederation Of
these States under the imperial rule the ap'
plication of such treaties is not as uniform
and comprehensive as the interests
OF the countries require ] propose
therefore to open negotiations for single
convention of extradition to embrace all the
erritory of the empire.
Great Britain.
Ii affords ME pleasure to say that our In
ercourse with Great Britain continues to be
gfa mostt rierdly character. The govern
nent OF Hawaii has indicated its willing
ress 10 continue for seven years the prov
ions Of the existing reciprocity treaty
such continuance in view OF the relations u
hat country TO the American system o
States should in my Judgment be favored
HaYti.
The revolution in Hsyti against the es
tablished government has terminated. While
II was in progress it became necessary Il
enforce our neutrality laws By insutuunE
proceedings against individuals aud vessel
charged with their infringement, Ibss
prosecutions: -vrs IN all cases successful
: -~r.. anxiety has lately been displayed b.
:arious European governments and espeC
ally bv the government ofI.aly for to
,bohtion OF cur import duties upon work
| # art. 1t is well TO consider whethe
he present Discrimination in favor OF tn
| reductions of American artists abroad |
rot likely to result as they themselves seen
| very generally TO believe it NAV result, II
he practical exclusion Of our painters anC
,culptors from the rich fields for observation
study ard labor, which they have hithert
enioyed. There is prospect that the long
| pending revision of the foreign treaty o
japan may be continued at new conference
o he held at Toxic While this governmen
July recognizes the equal and Independent
station Of Japan in the community OF ma
ions, she would not oppose the genera
| sdoptions Of such terms of compromise a
Japan may be disposed to offer in futher
/! ance OF a uniform policy Of intercourse witt
western nations.
Mexico
During the past year the increasing
rood will between our own goyernmen
nd that Of Mexico has been yarious!y man
tested. The tresty Of commercial recipro
city concluded January 20. 1880, has bee
ratified and awaits the necessary tart
egls!ation of Congress to become effective
be legislation viii debut not, be amonI
ne FIRST measures 10 claim your attention
\ fail treaty Of commerce navigation an
'onsuIar rights is much to be desired, suC
.rch treaty have reason to believe tn
Mexican Government stands ready to con
clude. Some embarrassment has been oc
casioned by the failure of Congress at 1t
last session. to provide means for the resur
vey of the Mexican boundary, and the re
location Of the boundary monuments.
Nicaragua.
With the Republic of Nicaraugus,a a treat,
has been concluded which authorizes tn
construction by the United States Of a cana
railway and telegraph line across tn
Nicsrsugua territory. By the terms of thi
treaty sixty miles of the river San Juan a
well as Lake Nicaragua, an inlsld SCI
forty miles in width are to constitut
a part Of the protected enterprise
II is believed that when the treaty is laid be
fore you, the Justice and hberslity Of its pro
visions, it will command universal spprova
at home and abroad. The death Of on
representative at Russia while at his post
St. Petersburg afforded to the lmPerla
Government q renewed opportunity to tes
hfv It's sympathy in q manner BETTING th'
intimate friendhnsss which has ever marke,
the intercourse of the two countries
The course of this government IN rsisin
It's representation at Bangkok 70 the diplc
matte rank has evoked from Siam evidence
of fwarm friendship and sugurs well for ou
enlarged intercourse. The Siauese go'
/ a. tba T1nitad State