The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-12-18

In the interest of good neighborhood and OF
the % ~ 81 n aa1scemt com
| fisheries is one Of much importance. Follow.
ing out the intimation given by me
| when the extcnsary arrangement above de.
that se' the s' c cenD provide ""t for
the appointment of q commission. In
which the Governments OF the United States
| sented, charged with the consideration and
| settlement, upon joint, equitable and honor
! able basis, of the entire question of the fish
spective citizens on the coast of the United
| States and British North America.
The fishing interest. being intimately re.
| lated TO other general questions dependent
alton thereof in all their equities might also
properly come within the purview of such
! commiss on, and the latitude of expression
respondence in relation TO the fishing r ghts
will be submitted.
ExTRApITION. >,
The inadequacy of the existing arrange
ments for eXtraditiOR between the United
States and Great Britain has long been ap-
parent. The tenth article of the treaty of
1872. OEe of the earliest cOmpacts in this re-
gard entered into by us. stipulates for the
surrender in respect of limited number OF
cfenses. Other crimes no less inimical to So
cial welfare should be embraced and the pro-
cedure Of cxtradition brought i'm harmony
with the present international practices. Re
lations with her Majestys Government for
an enlarged treaty Of extraditiOn have been
pending since 1870, and ! entertain strong
hopes that a satisfactory result may soon be
attained.
THE ALASKA FRONTIER
The frontier line between Alaska and
British Columbia. as defined by the treaty of
cession with Russia, follows the dcmarka
ton assigned in prior treaty between Great
Britain and Russia. Modern exploration
dscloses that this ancient boundary is i'm
practicable as geographical fact. In the
unsettled condition of that region the qucs
ton has lacked Importance, but the discov-
cry of mineral wealth in the territory the
that the time has come when an accurate
knowledge of the boundary is needful
TO avert jurisdictional complicat ons.
1 recommend, therefore, that pro-
reconnaissance by officers of the United States
to the end of acquiring more precise inform.
alton on the subject: | have invited Her
the adoption of q more convenient line to be
established by meridian observation or by
known geographical features without the ne
CeSslty OF an expensive survey of the whole.
SANITARY CONFERENCE.
An international conference to consider
means of arresting the spread of the cholera
aud other epidemic diseases was held in
Rome IN MAY last. and adjourned to meet on
further not ce. An expert delegate, on be
sessions, and will submit report.
RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.
Our relations with Mexico continue to be
most cordial as BELTS those of ncighbors be.
tween whom the strongest es Of friendship
and commercial interests exist, u natural
and growing consequence of our similarity
of institutions ana geographical propin.
guilty.
THE TREATY WITH MEXICO.
Tho lately concluded commercial treaty
with Mexico still awaits stipulated ley,slm-
ton to carry its provisions into effect for
cured by a Supplementary article signed in
July last. and nee ratified on both sides.
on GOOD TERMS WITH RUSSIA.
Our good relationship with Russia contin-
ues. An officer OF the navy, detailed for the
purpose. is Cow on his way to Siberia. hear
ing the testimonials voted by Congress
TO those who so generously succorcd the sur
vivors OF the unfortunate Jeanette" expe-
d.tion.
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.
An international copyright conference was
of the Swiss Government. The envoy of the
United States attended rs a delegate, but re.
frained from committing this Government
mandatory protocol adopted. The interest.
ing and important subject of international
copyright has been before you for several
years Action is certainly des .rabic TO effect
the object in view. and while there may be
questions as to the relative advantage of
treating il by legislation, or by specific
treaty, the matured views of the Bcrne con.
of the subject.
VENEZUELAN AWARDS.
The negotiations with Venezuela relative to
the rehcaring OF the awards of the mixed
commission, constituted under the treaty of
1855 was resumed in view of the recent acqui-
escence OF the Venezuelan envoy in the prin-
that the effects of the old treaty could only be
set aside by the operation of a new conven-
ton. result i'm substantial accord with the
resolution OF March J. lisa. has been agreed
upon and will shortly be submitted to the
Senate for ratification.
NATURALIZATION.
The !nadeQuacy of existing legislation
touching citizenship and naturalization, de-
mands your consideration. While recogniz.
ing the right of expatriatiOn no statutory
nouncing cit zenship by an American citizen,
native born or naturalized, nor for termin-
atng and locating an improper acquisition
OF c!tizenship-even a fraudulent decree OF
natural cation can not now be cancelled.
The privilege and franchise of American
citizenship should be guarded with care and
faith, to assume its duties and RESPONSIBILITIES
when attaining its privileges and benefits.
1t should be withheld from those who merely
be nfenf af =, 1ias f with
fnal allegiance without taking upon them
selves those of their new status. or who may
acquire the rights of American citizenship
for no other than a hostile purpose toward
their original Government. These evils have
bad many fragrant illustrations.
L regard with favor the suggestion put
ion may be made for a 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 d0micfle in the
United States. especially when coupled with
q declaration of intention to become citizen,
stranger coming with either intent to rema in
establishing his residence in our midst, con
tributing to the general welfare and by his
voluntary act declaring his purpose to as
tha 0Sih nf oif
by gains an inchoate status which legislation
Tic laws Of certain States and Territories
admit comiciled alien TO the local fran
chise, comforting on him the rights OF
citizenship to degree which places him In
the anomalous position OF being q citizen of
within the purview of Federal and interna-
tional laws. 1t is important within the scope
81 international legislation to define this right
of alien domicile ms distinguished from Fed
erel naturalization.
THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE.
1earnes0y urge that Congress recastthe
Appropriation for the diplomatic and consul
the Importance Of our national interest At
every point where q representative is neces-
sary. The salary should be SO graded as to
assignment of adequate salaries the so-called
national extra of1c:al fees which our officers
abroad are now permitted to treat as person
al perquisites. 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.
eminent connected with his department. The
suggestions of the Secretary relating tn prac-
tical operations of these important depart
ments. and his recommendations in the direc-
ton of simplihcation 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 70, 1855. were $32S.
eo0,O38. OF this sum $751;, al 1884 was re-
ceiyod from customs, and &1l2. 40. 5xS.A from