Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-10

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diplomatic understanding With her Maiosty's
Government IN June last, whereby an asstr.
anco vas obtained that no interruptions Of
those operations should take place during
the current nshing season.
fIsHKRY QUESTIONS.
In the interest OF good neighbOrhoOd and Of
the commercial intercourse OF adjacent COM
mpnitles the question Of the North American
ing out the intlmatlop given by me
when the extensary arrangement above de.
sSsaoed sSs. .Ss .Sws' nnegotia1ed' i,S r,eSeommend
which the Governments Of tho Upltea statos
sen,ed ehaygeS ,h th" abs oe respeSGeiy repro
settlement, upon a Joint, equitable aud honor
able basis, Of the entire question Of the hsh-
epcctive citizens on the coast OF the United
States and British North America.
The nehinR interest, beng Intimately re-
lated lated 20 other Senera questions depsndent
alton thereof In all their equities might also
properly come within the purview OF such
commiss on, and the latitude OF expression
OF both sides should be permitted. The cor.
respondcnce IA relation TO the fishing rights
will be submitted.
ExTRADIrIoN.
The inadequacy OF the existing arrange
mcnts for cxtradition between the United
States and Great Britain has long been APP
parent The tenth article OF the treaty OF
1Si2, one OF the earliest compacts in this re.
gard entered into by US, stipulates for the
surrender IN respect Of limited number of
oficnscs Other crimes no less inimical 90 So
cial welfare should be embraced and the pro-
ccdurc OF CNtraditiOn brought in harmony
with the present international practices. Re
latiOns with her Maiosty's Government for
an enlarged treaty OF extradltion have been
pending since 1870. and l entertain strong
hopes that satisfactory result may soon be
attained.
THE ALASKA FRoNrtER.
Tho frontier line between Alaska and
British Columbia, as defined by the treaty. Of
ccssicn with Russia, follows the dcmarka.
ton assigned IN prior treaty between Great
Britain aud Russia Modern exploration
discloses that this ancient boundary Is Inn
practicable as geographical fact. In the
unsettled condition OF that region the ques.
ton hus lacked importance, but the discov.
cry OF mineral wealth In the territory the
limo is supposed TO traverse. admonishos us
thkt the time has come when an accurate
knowledge of the boundary is necdful
to avert turlsdietonal oomplioat ons.
vision be made for n preliminary
reconnaissance by officers OF the United States
TO the end OF acquiring more precise inform.
Maicstys Government 20 consider with MS
the adoption Of a more convenient line to be
established by meridian observation or by
known geographical features without the NO
cessity OF an expensive survey OF the whole.
stNtTARY CONFERENCE.
An International conference to consider
means OF arrestinR the spread OF the cholera
aud other epidemic diseases was held in
Rome in May last, and adjourned to meet on
further notice. An expert delegate, on bo-
half OF the United States, has attended lts
sessions, and will submit a report.
RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.
OR relations with Mexico continue TO be
most cordial. as belts those of neighbors be.
tween whom the strongest ties OF friendship
and commercial interests exist, n natural
and growing consequence Of our similarity
OF institutions and geographical propin-
guilty.
me iateiy concluded commercial treaty
with Mexico still awaits stipulated legisla-
ton TO carry its provisions into effect. for
which one years more time has been Sc
cured by supplementary article signed in
July last. and nee ratified on both sides.
on GOOD TEllMs WIN RUSSIA
Our good relationship with Russia contin-
ues An othcer OF the navy, detailed for the
ing the testimonials voted by Congress
10 those who so generously suUcored the sur
yiyors Of the unfortun'ts : "Joannetto" eXpo-
dition.
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT
An international copyright conference was
held at 1ierne In September on the invitation
Of the Swiss Government The envoy Of tho
United States attended as a delegate, bus re-
Trained from committing this Government
TO the result, even by sgnng the recon-
mandatory protocol adopted The Interest.
ing and important subject of internationel
copyright has been before you for several
years. Action Is certainly dos rable TO effect
the object in Wow, and while there may be
questions rs TO the relative advantage OF
treating 10 by legislation, or by specific
treaty, the maturcd views OF the Herne con.
ference can not fail TO aid your consideration
OF the subject
VENEZUELAN AWARDS.
The negotiations with Venezuela relative to
commission. constituted under the treaty Of
1855 was resumed in view OF the recent acqui-
escence of the Venezuelan envoy In the prin-
cipal points advanced BY the Government
that the effects OF the old treaty could only be
set aside by the operation OF n new conven-
ton; a result in substantial accord with the
adviory suggestions contained In the joint
resolution Of March 3, 1858, has been agreed
upon and will shortly be submitted TO the
Senate for ratification
NATURALIZATION.
The inedcquncy OF existing legislation.
touching citizenship and naturalization, de-
mands your consideration. While rccoguiz-
ing the right of cNpatrlatlon no statutory
provisions exist providing means for re-
nouncing cit zenshp by an Amer. can citizen
native born or naturalzcd. nor for termin-
ating aud locating an improper acquisition
OF citizenship-even fraudulent decree OF
naturalization can not now be cancelled.
The privilege and franchise ,1f American
citizenship should be guarded with care and
extended 20 those only who intend, in good
faith, to assume is duties and responsibilities
Whcu attaining It's privileges and benefits
IL should be withheld from those who merely
20 through the forms Of naturalization with
the intent Of escaping the duties OF their orig.
inal allegiance without taking upon them
selves those OF their new status, or who may
acquire the rights OF American citizenship
for no other than n hostile purpose toward
their original Government. these evils have
bad many migrant Illustrations.
| regard with favor the suggestion put
forth by one OF my predecessors that provis-
ion may be made for central bureau Of rec
ord OF the DEGREES OF naturalization granted
by the various courts throughout the United
States now invested with that power. The
rights which spring from dOmlcile In the
United states especially when coupled with
declaration Of Intention TO become a citizen,
are worthy Of definition hy statute Tho
stranger coming with either intent 10 remain
establishing his residence I'm our midst, con
tributing 20 the general welfare ana by his
voluntary act declaring his purpose 10 a.
sumo the responsibilities OF citizenship. there.
by gains an inchoate status which legislation
has not properly defined.
The laws OF certain states and Territories
admit domiciled alien 70 the local fran
ehise, comforting on him the rights Of
citizenship 10 a degree which places him in
the anomalous position Of being cit zen Of
State and yet not OF the United States
within the puryiew OF Federal and interna.
~ International legislation TO define this right
of alien dOmicilc as distinguished from led.
TnE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE.
] earnestly urge that Congress recast the
appropr at on for the diplomatic and cOnsu-
lar service on u footing commensurate with
the Importance OF our national interest at
every point where representative IL neccs-
sary. The salary should be 80 graded ns 20
permit hun 10 1--we with comfort With the
assignment Of ADEQUATE salnrfes the so.cailed
national extra ctnl foes which f,,r I, s.-s
abroad are nov perm TIED 20 treat as person
al perquistes should be done away with
THE TREASURY.
The report Of the Secretary OF the Treasury
fully exhibits the condition Of the public
finances. and OF the several branches Of gov.
ernment connected with his department. The
suggestions of the Secretary relating to prac.
teal operations Of these Important depart
ments, and bis recommendation ia the dlrec-
tion Of simpiihcatiOn and economy, particu-
larry In the work OF collecting customs du-
ties, are especially urged upon the attention
Of Congress.
The ordinary receipts from all sources for
the fiscal year ended June %. 1885, were Sfss
90, 1895. OF this sum Slei. iil ,g3pA WAS re-
ceived from customs, and Sll2, ,fgs. ~ "a from
internal revenue. The total receipts. as
given above, were S2l ,s29, iGi4 less than
those for the year ended June % lssi This
diminution embraces a falling on OF fl85i6,-
bO ~ iD The receipts from customs aud 81.
tnl,2i0N IN the receipts from internal rev
cnuc.
Tho total ordinary expenditures of the
Government for the hscnl year were 500
~, ,t35o, leaving surplus in the Treasury