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Our existence already has proven the great Inn
portance OF having the competition between
land carriage and water carriage fully devel-
oped, each acting as a protection to the public
against the tendencies of monopoly, which Is In
herent In the consolidation Of wealth and power
In the hands OF vnst corporations. These sug-
gestions may serve 20 emphasize what have
already said ON the score OF the necessity OF o
naturalization OF any inter-oceanic transit, and
uses of the route open TO all nations and sub
ject to the ambitions and warlke necessities OF
none.
CHINA AND THE CHINESE QUESTION.
The harmony of our relations with China is
fully sustained in tho application Of the acts
lately passed 70 execute the treaty OF 1880, re-
into the United States. Individual cases Of hard
ship have occurred beyond the power OF the Ex-
eoutive 70 remedy, and calling for judicial de-
The condition Of the Chinese question In the
Western States and Territories is, despite this
restrictive legislation, far from being satisfac-
tory. The recent outbreak in Wyoming Terri'
tory, where numbers Of unoffcndins Cinnamon,
undisputably within the protection Of the trea-
ties and the law, were murdered by mob, and
the still more recent threatened outbreak Of the
same character In Washington Territory, are
h tfsa6 dAt aA s i9Bf f s 9 thsEs IA
the Mongolian race ON the Pacific slope may
hnd vent to similar lawlesb demonstration.
All the power OF this Government should be ex-
erted TO maintaih the amplest good faith toward
China In the treatment of these men and the in
flexible sternness Of the law in bringing the
wrong g-doers TO justice should be insisted upon.
Every effort has been made by this Government
TO prevent these violent outbreaks and TO aid the
representatives of China in their investigation Of
these outrages, and Il is but Just to say that they
are uaceable TO the lawlessness OF men not citi-
zens OF the United States engaged In competi-
tion with Chinese laborers.
Race prejudice Is the chief factor In originat-
ing these disturbances, and 1t exists in large
part OF our domain, jeopardizing our peace and
the good relationship we try to maintain with
China. The admitted rights Of a Government
to prevent the influx OF elements hostile to its
internal peace and security may not be Ques-
toned, even where there is no treaty stipula-
tion on the subject. That the exclusion OF
Chinese labor IA demanded in other countries
where like conditions prevail, is strongly
evidenced in the Dominion of Canada, where
Chinese immigration is now regulated by
laws more exclusive than our own.
II existing laws are inadequate to compass the
end in view. shall be prepared to give earnest
consideration to any further remedial measures
within the treaty limits which the wisdom Of
Congress mav devise.
THE COMMERCIAL. COMMISSION.
The commission appointed by my predecessor
last winter to visit the Central and South Amer
lean countries and report ON the methods OF en-
larging the commercial relations of the United
States Herewith, has submitted reports which
will be laid before you.
AMERICAN PORK ABROAD.
Iregret to soy that the restrictions upon the
importation Of our pork into France continue not
withstanding the abundant demonstrations Of
safety from danger in its use; but entertain
strong hopes that, with better understanding OF
the matter, this vexatious prohibition will be
moved. 1t would be pleasing to be able to say
as much with regard to Germany, Austria and
other countries where such food products are alb
solutely excluded without present prospect OF
reasonable change.
THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT AND NATUALIzED
AdERICANS.
The Interpretation Of our existing treaties Of
naturalization by Germany during the past year
has attracted attention by reason of an apparent
tendency on the part of the Imperial Govern
ment TO extend the scope of the residential re-
strictions to which returning naturalized citizens
of German origin are asserted to be liable under
the laws of the empire The temperate and
just attitude taken by this Government with re-
gard to these questions, will doubtless lead to
satisfactory understanding.
THE CAROLINE ISLANDS DISPUTE.
The dispute Of Germany and Spain relative TO
the domination of the Caroline Islands has at
SfaeSea zana 1ne asIenTon OF TINS Dy
last thirty-nine years, and because the question
OF ownership involves jurisdiction of matters
affecting the status Of our citizens under civil
and criminal law. Whilst standing wholly aloof
from the proprietary issues raised between
powers to both Of which tho United States are
friendly this Government expects that nothing
in the present contention shall unfavorably af-
feet our citizens carrying ON a peaceful com
merce ON their domioile, and has SO informed
the Governments of Spain and Germany.
ExTRADTTIoN WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
The inadequacy of the existing engagements
for extradition between the United States and
Great Britain has been long apparent. Tho
fourth article Of the treaty Of 1912, one Of the
earliest compacts in this regard entered into by
us, stipulated for surrender in respect OF a
limited number of offenses. Other crimes no
less inimical to the social welfare, should be
embraced and the procedure Of extradition
brought in harmony with present international
practices.
Negotiations with Her Majesty's Government
for an enlarged treaty of extradition have been
pending since 1870, and entertain strong hopes
that satisfactory result may be soon attained
CHOLERA AND EPIDEMIC DISEASES.
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 adjourned to meet again on fur
ther notice. An expert delegate in behalf of the
United States has attended, and will submit q
FRATERNAL HELATIoNs WITH stnxIco.
Our relations with Mexico continue to be most
whom the strongest ties Of friendship and init
macy exist as the natural and growing
consequence of the similarity of our
institutions and geographical propinquity
The relocation OF the boundary line between the
United States and Mexico eastward of the Rio
Grande, under the convention OF July 90 1882,
has been unavoidably delayed, but see no diff
Guilty in securing prolongation of the period for
its accomplishment. The lately concluded COM
mercial treaty with Mexico still awaits the
stipulated legislation to carry its provisions into
effect, for which one years additional time has
been secured by a supplementary article signed
in February last, and since ratified on both sides,
AS this convention, important to the COM
mercial welfare of the two adjoining countries,
has been constitutionally confirmed by the
treaty making branch, express the hope that
legislation to make it effective may not be long
delayed. The large influx of capital and enter
prise to Mexico from the United States contin-
ues to aid in the development Of the resources
and in augmenting the material well-being OF
our sister Republic. Lines OF railway, penetrat-
ing to the heart and capital of the country are
bringing the two people into mutually beneficial
sit add to proatabie commerce, create
new markets, and furnish avenues
TO otherwise isolated communities. I
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struction of ship railway across the narrow
formation OF the Territory of Mexico at Tehu-
antepec.
AMERICAN CITIZENS MUST RE RESPECTED.
The United States must hold, in their inter-
course with every power, that the status Of their
citizens is TO be respected and equal privileges
accorded TO them without regard to creed, and
affected by no considerations save those grow
ing out of domiciliary return TO the land Of their
original allegiance or of unfuhlled personal obli
cations which may survive under municipal
laws after such voluntary return.
THE VENEZUELAN AWARDS.
The negotiation with Venezuela relative to
the rehearing of the awards OF the Mixed Com
mission, constituted under the treaty of 1906
was resumed in view Of the recent acquiescence
Of the Venezuelan Envoy in the principal point
advanced by this Government, that the effects
Of the old treaty could only be set aside by the
operation OF q new convention A result in sub
stantial accord with the advisory suggestions
contained in the joint resolution OF March 3,
1883, has been agreed upon, and will shortly be
submitted TO the Senate for ratification.
UNITED STATES TRUST FUNDS.
Under section 1859 Of the Revised Statutes, all
funds held in trust by the United States, and the
annual interest accruing thereon, when not 9TH
erwise required by treaty, are TO be invested in
stocks of the United States, bearing a rate Of
interest not less than per centum per annum.
There being now no procurable stocks paying 80
high rate Of interest, the letter Of the statute
Is at present inapplicable but its spirit is sub
served by continuing to make investments Of
this nature in current stocks bearing the highest
interest now paid.
The statute, however, makes no provision for
the diapOaal of such nccretiOna. It being con-