Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-12-17

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Al cas- Of the world, must be for the world ben
eft trust for mankind, aud be removed from
the chance Of domination by any single power
nor become pout Of invitation for hostilities or
q prize for Warlike ambition. An engagement
combining the construction, ownership and ope-
ration Of such a work by this governments with
an offensive and defensive alliance for It's protec-
ton with the foreign states whose responsibilities
and rights we would share, is in my Judgment,
inconsistent with such dedication 70 universal aud
neutral use, and would moreover entail measures
for It's realization beyond the scope OF our national
pOlify or present measures
The lapse OF years has abundantly confirmed
the wisdom and foresight Of these earlier admin
isiraUJnS which long before the conditions or
Tnaratime intercourse were changed and enlarged
by the progress OF the age, proclaimed the vital
need Of inter-oceanic transit across the American
isthmus and consecrated it In advance 10 the com
mon use of mankind by their positive DECLARE
tons and through the formal obligations OF
treaties Toward sucn realization the Efforts OF
my administration VIII be applied, ever bearing
in mind the principles on which II mus, rest, and
which were declared In uncertain tones by Mr.
Cass, who. while secretary OF state, IN 1905 an
nounced that what The United states want IN
Central America, next 70 the happiness OF its peo
pie Is the security and neutrality OF the inter
oceanic routes which lead through It,
CHINA.
The harmony Of our relations with China is
fully sustained In the application or the acts
lately passed 10 execute the treaty Of 1850, re-
stTictive OF the immigration OF Chinese aboTcrs
into the United states Individual cases of hard
ecuive to remedy, and calling FOR Judicial deter
minutiln
The condition Of the Chinese question m the
western states and territories Is despite this re-
sfrictive legislation, far from being satisfactory
The recent
OUTBREAK IN WYOMING TERRITORY,
where numbers Of unofTendng Cinnamon, indis-
putably within the protection Of treaties and the
law, we're murdered by mob; and the still more
recent threatened outbreak Of the same character
In Washington territory, are fresh in the minds
of all, and there Is apprehension lest the bitter
ness Of feeling against the Monaghan race on the
Pacific slope may find vent in similar lawless
demonstrations.
All the power OF this government should be
exerted TO maintain the amplest good faith
toward China in the treatment Of these men and
the inteXible steruness Of the law in bringing the
wrong doors 10 justice should be insisted upon
Every effort has been made by this government
TO prevent these violent outbreaks aud 10 aid the
representatives Of China in their investigation
OF these outrages and 1t is but just to say that
they are traceable 10 the lawiessuess Of men not
citizens OF the United states, engaged in compe-
titiOu with Chinese labOrers. Race prejudice Is
the chief factor In originating these disturbances
and II exists IN a large part OF our domain 1eop-
ardiZng our domestic peace and tho good rela
tionship we strive to maintain with China. The
admitted right OF a government 10 prevent the
influx OF elements hostile TO its internal peace and
security, may not be questioned even where there
is no treaty stipulation on the subject. That the
exclusion of Chinese labor is demanded in the
countries where like conditions prevail Is strongly
eyinced in the Dominion OF Canada where Chinese
Immigration is now regulated by laws more ex-
elusive than our own.
IL existing laws are inadequate 10 compass the
end IN view, shall DO prepared 10 give earnest
consideration to any further remedial measure
within the treaty limits, which tho wisdom OF
congress may devise.
JULIO II. SANTOS.
The arrest and Imprisonment Of Julio r. San
tos, citizen OF the United States. by the author
ities Of Ecuador, gave rise TO contention with
W
leased, or TO have speedy and impartial trial on
charges and with all guarantees OF
defense stipulated by treaty, was insisted upon
by the United States.
After elaborate correspondence and repeated
and earnest representations on our part, Mr.
Santos was, after an alleged trial and conviction
eventually included IN a general decree Of ann
1esty and pardoned by the Ecudorian executive
md released, leaving the question of his American
denied by the Ecudorian government,
but insisted upon by our own.
FRENCH CLAIMS.
The amount adiudged by the late French and
American claims commission to be due from the
United States 20 French claimants on account az
Injuries suffered by them during the war of seces-
sion having been appropriated by the last con-
7ress, has been duly paid the French govern
ment,
lHE OLD ISOLATION JOBS.
The act OF February p, 1885, provided Tor
preliminary search OF the records OF French
prize courts OF evidence bearing upon the claims
Of American citizens against France for spoiia-
tons committed prior 10 1901 The duty has
been performed and the report Of the agent win
be- laid before you.
FRANCE AND OUR HoG.
regret 20 say that the restrictions upon the
importation Of our pork into France, nOtWith-
,tandiug the abundant demonstration Of the alb
ence OF sanitary danger ia its use, but / enter
ain strong hopes that with better understanding
vi the matter these veXatOus prohibitions will
be removed IL would be pleasing TO be able 20
a d. Ua s4GT IN
md countries where such food products are alb
'owely excluded without present prospect of
change.
Tie marked good will between the United
states and Great Britain has been maintained
lurng the last year. The termination of the
ishiug clauses OF the treaty OF Washington ia
pursuance OF tho joint resolution of March g.
sS3, must have resulted In the abrupt cessation
IF the 1st OF July OF this year, in the midst Of
heir ventures Of the operations OF the citizens Of
he United Stnes engaged IN fishing in British
American waters, but for a diplomatic under
standing, reached with her majesty's government
n June last. whereby assurance was obrained
hat interruption OF these operations should not
AXE place during the current fishing season.
ExTRADrIoN.
The nadequacy Of the existing engagements
.or extrOditi0n between the United States and
irrat Britain has been long apparent The tenth
article OF the treaty OF 1872, one Of the earliest
,ompacts in this regard entered into by us, stpu-
)f otienses. Other crimes, no less inimical 20
.hc social welfare, should be embraced, and the
procedure Of eXtradition brought into harmony
with present international practices Negotia-
ions with Her Maiesty's government for an en-
aUEed treaty of eXtradttiou have been pending
since lSl0, and | entertain strong hopes that
satisfactory result may be Don attained.
THE ALASKAN BOUNDARY.
The frontier line between Alaska and British
Columbia as defended by the treaty Of cessa
ton with Russia follows the debarkauon as
signed In prior treaty between Great Britain
and Russia Modern exploration discloses that
this ancient boundary Is impracucabe as geo
graphical fact. la the unsettled condition of the
region the question has lacked importance but
the discovery OF mineral wealth In the territory,
the time has come when an accurate knowledge
of The boundary is neodtul 20 avert jursdictional
[ recommend therefore that provision be made
for preliminary reconnaissance 10y the officers
of the United States TO the end OF acquiring
more precise information on the subject ]
have invited her majesty's government 20 CON
slider with us the adoption OF q mora convenient
line to be established by meridian observations or
by known geographical fixtures without the
necessity Of an expensive survey Of the whole.
IKE CHOLERA
An international conference to consider the
means OF arresting the spread of cholera and
other epidemic diseases, was held at Rome, in
May last, and adjourn 70 meet again on further
notice. An expert delegate. on behalf Of The
.4ttl will