Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-17

columns OF the average newspaper IL II luciC-
fore condensed thatit most important features
may be laid before our readers.
The message opens with tribute 10 the
memory of the late vice president.
Referring to the obligation TO the people OF
the various departments OF the pnblic service,
the president says.
The Jealous watchfulness of our constituent
cies, great and small, supplements their SUI
frages, and before the tribunal they establish
every public servant should be judged.
The relations of the United States with all
foreign powers continue friendly Allegations
against Mr.. Kelley by the Austrian govern
ment, the president says they were such an
application of religious test as qualification
for Office under the United States as would
have resulted in the practical distranchise-
ment of large class o. our citizens and the
abandonment of vital principle OF our govern,
meut" No nomination has been made TO MI
the place thus made vacant and the president
does not say that any will be made.
The action of the United States government
In the emergencies growing out OF the recent
civil war in the United States of Columbia are
reviewed and commended.
The Columbian government has expressed
its willingness to negotiate conventions for
the adjustment by arbitration of claims by
foreign citizens arising out of the destruc-
ton of the city of Aspinwall by the insurrec-
tionary forces.
My immediate predecessor caused to be ne
gotiated with Nicaragua treaty for the con-
struction by and at the sole cost of the United
States of n canal through Nicaraguan territory
and laid IL before the Senate, Pending III;
action of that body thereon l withdrew the
treaty for re-eXamination. Attentive con-
sideration OF its provisions leads me- TO with
hold II from resumption to the senate.
do not favor policy of acquisition of new
and distant territory or the incorporation OF
remote interest with our own.
Our duty in the present instructs us 10 address
ourselves mainly to the development of the
vast resources OF the great area committed 10
our charge. Therefore, ! am unable
70 recommend propositions involving para
mount pris ileges OF ownership or right out
side Cf our own territory when coupled with
the absolute and unlimited engagements To
defend the territorial integrity of the state
where such inter SITS lie.
The President thinks the Eads ship railway
project deserving of consideration, and
says:
An engagement combining the construction,
ownership and operation of such work by
this government with an offensive and defen-
eive alliance Tor its protection, with the foreign
state whose responsibilities and rights we
would share. is, in my judgment, inconsistent
with such dedication TO universal and neutral
use.
Harmonious relations with China are fully
sustained in the application of the acts late
ly passed to execute the treaty of 1850 restric-
tive of Chinese immigration. The condition
of the Chinese question in the west Is far from
being satisfactory and there is fear lest fresh
ment should be exerted TO maintain the am
plest good faith towards China in the treat
ment of these men and bringing the criminals
TO justice. Tie Outrages are traceable To the
lawlessness of men not citizens OF the United
States who are engaged in competition with
Chinese laborers. Race prejudice jeopardizes
our domestic peace and good relationship with
China. Any government has unquestioned
right to prevent the influx OF elements hostile
to its internal peace and security, and If exist
rai in a. N the end
view other remedial measures will receive
earnest consideration within treaty limits
The independent state of the Congo is con-
graduated on its organization into a govern
ment under the Belgian king, and the results
of last winters international conference, look
ing to the keeping open Of the Congo basin,
are referred to. This governments liberty of
action is not regarded as being impaired by its
course in not entering into an engagement To
share in the obligation of forcing neutrality
In the valley Of the Congo, which would have
been responsibility 1t Is not in position TO
assume.
The application of the Corean government
10 be allowed 10 employ American officers as
military instructors is regarded by the Presi-
dent with favor. Her request has the sanction
OF China and Japan.
The imprisonment and trial of Julio Il.
Santos, United States citizen at Ecuador,
while ii ended in his final release under
decree OF amnesty, leaves the question Of
citizenship still disputed by the Ecuadorlans.
The President hopes that the restrictions on
the importation of American pork into France
will soon be removed. after a better under
standing of the matter is arrived at; but he
entertains no such hopes regarding the restric-
tons imposed by Germany Austria and other
countries.
A satisfactory understanding is expected
with Germany relative to residential restric-
tons to which returning unnaturalized citizens
are liable under the empire.
The United States will not allow the rights
of American citizens or American interests TO
he injured or infringed upon by any power in
the matter of the ownership or dominion of the
Caroline islands, and has SO notified Spain and
Germany.
The question Of the North American fisher
les Is regarded as of great Importance. The
President recommends the appointment OF
commission by this government and Great
Britain, charged with the settlement OF the en-
tire question of the fishing rights of the two
governments and their citizens on their respec-
tive coasts.
The catalogue of crimes for which accused
persons can be eXtradited is regarded as made
quate as between Great Britain and the United
States, and the President recommends that the
list be largely extended.
In relation To the frontier line between
Alaska and British Columbia, President
Cleveland says that modern exploration has
disclosed that the ancient boundary is i'm
practicable as a geographical fact and con-
siders that the discovery of mineral wealth in
the territory renders necessary more ac-
curate knowledge on the subject to prevent
serious complications. He therefore recon-
mends preliminary reconnaissance looking
TO that end and has invited the other govern
ment TO join In considering new line to be
determinded by meridian observations or geo.
graphical features, without the expense of
survey of the whole
The president announces that since the
quellng of the Haytlan insurrection that
government has taken prompt measures for
adjusting the losses of foreign resident
citizens resulting therefrom, including those
of the United States. The long pending
claims Of Pelletier and Lazare, two of these
United States citizens, have been settled by
arbitration. an award having been made In
favor Of each, and il remains for congress TO
provide for the payment of the stipulated por-
ton OF the expenses.
An expert delegate sent by the United
States attended the international conference
to consider the best means for preventing the
spread of cholera and other epidemic diseases,
held at Rome in May last, viii shortly submit
his report
The President thinks the cordial relations at
present existing between this country and Mex
leo are such as befit near neighbors with many
similar and mutual interests. The relocation
of the boundary line east OF the Rio Grande,
under the convention Of July, 1882, has been
unavodably delayed, but no difficulty in secur-
ing further extention Of time Is apprehended:
The recent commercial treaty with Mexico still
awaits the stimulated legislation to carry 1t
into effect, one years additional time having
been secured by supplementary article. The
President trusts such legislation may not be
long delayed.
The President also hopes That with the re-
covery of Peru from her late trouble with Chill,
the war claims of citizens In this country will
be adjusted. The existing treaties of COM
merce and extradltion between this country
and Peru expire March 81, 1886
Pleasant relationship with Russia continues,
and an officer of the navy is now on his way
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