The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-12-12

means Of srresting the spread Of CHOLERA and
other epidemic diseases, was held ut Rome in
May last and adjourned to meet again on fur
thsr notice. An expert delegate in behalf OF the
United States has atr.ndedi and will submit a
report -
FRATERNAL RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.
Our relations with Mexico continue % be most
cordial as befits those " neighbors between
whom the strongest ties OF friendship and init
macy exist as tho natural and growing
consequence OF the sinIaritv ot our
,rgti.i..34sf s.l r@Sss-s?hic-i r-~r.atn'sy
The relocation Of the boundary line between the
United States and MEXICO eastward OF TIM Rio
Grande, under tho convention OF July %, 1889,
has been unsyoiaably delayed, but see no dun
Guilty in securing proleuestion OF the period for
its accomplishments The lately conclGdeC COM
Iuar0ial treaty with Mexico still awaits the
stipulated legislation to carry ito provisions into
ehsot, for which one years additional Time mas
been secured by supplementary article signed
in February last, ana since ratified ON both sides
AS this convention, 30 important " the COM
InerGial welfare Of the two adjoining countries,
has been constitutonaly confirmed by the
treaty making branch, express tina nope that
legislation to make il effective may not be long
delayed. The largo influx Il capital and enter
prise to Mexico from the United StatOs contip-
uos to aid in tho development Of tho resources
Gul In auEmeuting the material weu-being OF
our sister Republic Lines Of railway. penouat-
ing TO the heart and capital Of the country, are
bringing the two people into mutually beneficial
intercourse ana enlarged facilities Of tran
sit Gdd to profitable commerce, create
now markets. and furnish avenues
TO otherwise isolated communities.
have already adverted 10 the suggested con-
structiou Of ship railway across the narrow
formation u the Territory Of Mexico ut Vehu-
nntepec.
TuE PERUVIAN WAR CLAIMS
with the gradual recovery Of Peru from the
effects OF her late disastrous conflict With Chilli,
and with the restoration ct civil authority IN that
distracted country, IL is hoped that the pending
war claims Of our citizens Will be adjusted. In
conformity with the notification given by the
Government Of Peru, the existing treaties Of
commerce and eXtraditiou between the United
States and that country will terminate March
RUSSIA AND THE JEANNETTE.
Our good relationship with Russia continues.
An officer Of the navy, detailed for the purpose,
IL now on his way to Siberia, bearing the tesn-
monias voted by Congress to those who eener-
Ously succured the survivors OF lNe unfortunate
Jeanette expedition.
CORDIAL RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.
tbs gratifying to advert to the cordislity OF
our Intercourse with spain. The long pending
claim OF the owners Of the ship Masonic, for loss
suffered through the admitted dereliction Of the
Spanish authorities III the Philippine
Islands, has been adjusted by arbitration
aud an indemnity awarded. The
principle Of arbitration in such cases, to
which the United States have long and consis-
tently adh red thus receives a fresh and graft
flying confirmation. other questions WIN SPAN
have been disposed of or are under diplomatic
consideration with view to Il just and honor
able settlement. The operation Of the CONNER
cial agreement with Spain OF Jan and Feb. Is,
1884, has been found inadequate TO the CONNER
cial needs OF the United States and the Spanish
Antilles, and the terms Of the agreement are
subjected 10 conflicting interpretations III those
islands.
Negotiations have been instituted at Madrid
for full treuty not open to these objections,
and in tie line Of the general policy tracing the
nrighborly intercourse OF proXimate comlnuni-
tics To which | else where al vert and aiming
moreover at the 'nOyal Of existing burdens
and annoying restrictions and, although sat
isfactosy termination is promised, l am com
PEELED t. delay ; announcement.
INTERN ArIONAL COPYRIGHT.
An International Copyright Convention was
held ut Beino III September, on the invitation Of
the Swiss Government The Envoy OF the
United States attended ia a delegate, hut re-
Trained from committing the Government TO the
results even 10y signing the reconlinendatory
protocol adopted. The interesting and important
subject Of international Copyright has been be
fore you for several years. Acton Is desirable
to effect the object in view, and while there may
be IL question To the relative advantage or
treating il by legislation or specific treatment,
the matured views OF the Berno conference cam
not fail to aid your consideration Of the subject
COMPLICATIONS WITH TURKEY.
The termination of the commercial treaty OF
1862 between the United States and Turkey has
been sought by that government While there
is question TO the suticlency of the notice OF
termination given, vet Tvs the commercial rights
Of our citizens in Turkey come under the
favored nation guarantees OF the prior treaty OF
1890. and rs equal Treatment is admitted by the
Porte, no Inconvenience can result from
the assent OF this Government to the
revision Of the Ottoman tariffs, in which
the treuty powers have been invited to JON.
Questions concerning our citizens III Iurke!
may bo affected by the Porte y non-aquigs cence
in the right Of eEpatriat,on ana by the iWpos'-
ton OF religious tests condition Of residence
in which this Government cannot concur.
AMERICAN CITIZENS MUST HE RESPECTED.
Tie United States must hold in their inter-
course with every power thai the status of thelE
citizens is to be respected and equal prlvileges
accorded to thu IN without regard tO creed, Gnc
affected 10y no considerations save those grow
ing out Of domiclhary return to the land Of then
original allegiance or OF unfUlhlled personal olli
cations which may survive under municita
laws after such voluntary return.
THE VI NEZUEIAN AWARDS
The negotiation with Venezuela r ative tC
the rehearing OF the awards uf the Mixed Com
mission, constituted under the treaty OF 1866,
WA resumed in view OF tho recent acquiescence
OF the Venezuelan Envoy in the principal point
advanced by this Government, that the effects
Of the old treaty could only la set aside 10y the
uJ.aratiOn OF new convention. A result in sub
stnntial accord with the advisory suggestions
contained in the joint resolution Of March 3,
l5S3 has been agreed upon, and viii shortly DO
submitted to the Senate for ratification
UNITED STATES TRUST FUNDS.
Under section 3659 Of the Revised Statutes, oil
funds held in trust by the United States, and the
annual interest accruinE thereon, when not 9TH
erwise required by treaty, are to be invested in
stocks of the tnTed States, bearing rate of
interest not less thun per Centum per annum.
There being now no procurt - SOCKS paying 50
high rate uf interest, the tottor u the statute
is ut present napplicabe, but its spirit is sub.
served hy continuing to make Investments Of
this nature IN current stocks bearing the highest
interest now paid.
The statute however, makes no provision for
the disposal Of such HccretiOns 1t being con
uHry 10 the general rule Of this Government 10
allow interest ON claims, | rocOmmend the
repeal of the provision IN question.
CITIZENSHIP AND NATURALIZATION.
The in ldrqVGcv OF existing legislation touch
ing citizenship aud naturalization demands youi
considerations While recognizing tue right OF
repatriation, no statutory provision exists pro
yid NJ means for renOuJnG citizenship bv nm
Anne ricun citizen, nptiye-DUu on naturnliZed
nor for terminating and ynrGtiug imnrovt Il nc
QUESTION Of citizenship. Even fraudulent de-
cree Of naturalization canEOt now be cancelled
The privilege and franchise ut .t;GGTican citi-
zenship should he granted with care and
tended 10 those only who il tend in good faith to
assume its duties and responsibilities when at
tanning its layileges It should be withheld
from those VINO merely go thi 5ugh tho forms Of