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should be removed, and trust that in tho inter-
ests OF good noighborhood, the statute referred
ent possibilities OF danger TO the peace Of the
THE NETHERLANDS.
The Government OF tho Netherlands has ex-
hibited concern In relation TO certain features
OF our tariff laws, which are supposed by them
to be aimed at 2 class Of tobacco produced in
the Dutch East Indies. Comment would seem
unnecessary upon the unwisdom OF legislation
appearing TO have special national discrimin-
alton for its object which, although uninten-
uonal, may give rise to injurious retaliation.
PERSIA.
The establishment, loss than four years ago.
OF a legation at Tohoran is bearing fruit in the
interest exhibited by the Shahs government in
the industrial activity of the United States and
the opportunities OF beneficial Interchange.
PERU.
Stable government is now happily restored In
Peru by the election OF a constitutional Prcsi-
dent, --and period of rehabilitation is entered
upon but recovery Is necessarily slow from the
disturbances. A convention to adjust by arbi-
tration the claims OF our citizens has been
promised and is under consideration.
THE TESTIMONIALS SENT TO SIBERIA.
The naval officer who bore TO Siberia tho
testimonials bestowed by Congress in recogni-
fi6s sittessf6ify aedmt hed' ms
interesting report will be submitted. 1t Is
tion has been welcomed by the Russian gov
eminent and people as befits the traditional
friendship Of the two countries
Civil perturbations in the Samoan Islands
have during the past few years been source Of
considerable embarrassment TO tho three gov
ernments, Germany, Great Britain and the
United States-whose relations and extra-terri-
torial rights in that important group are guar
anteed by treaties, The weakness OF the native
administration and the conflict OF opposing in
terests in the islands have led King Malietoa to
seek alliance or protection in some one quarter,
regardless Of tho distinct engagements whereby
no one of the three treaty powers may acquire
any paramount or exclusive interest In May
last Malietoa offered to place Samoa under the
tss aS the wtbaS
sumed to grant 1t. Tho proceeding was
promptly disavowed, and the over-zealous official
recalled; special agents agents OF the three govern %
tion in tho islands, with change in the repre-
sentation OF all three powers, and harmonious
understanding between them. The peace pros
perity autonomous administration, and neutral
ity OF Samoa can hardly fail to be secured.
CUBA AND PORTO RICO
It appearing that the Government OF Spain
did not ext nd to the flag OF thu United States in
the Antilles the whole measure of reciprocity
requisite under or statute for the continuance
OF the suspension of determinations against the
Spanish flag in our ports, 1 was con-
strained in October last to rescind my
predecessors proclamation Of Feb. IA, 1884,
was, howevei, sseedily reached, and upon noti-
fication from ti~ Government OF Spain that oil
differential treatment OF our vessels and their
cargoes from the United States or from any
foreign country, had been completely and abso-
lutely relinquished, 1 availed myself of the dis
cretion conferred by law, and issued on the 9Th
OF October my proclamation declaring recipro-
cal suspension in the United States. 1t is most
gratifying to bear testimony to the earnest
spirit in which the Government of the Queen
regent has met efforts to avert the
initiation OF commercial determinations and
reprisals, which are ever dangerous to the ma
teral interests and the political goodwill Of the
countries they may affect. The profitable
development of the large commercial ex-
changes between the United States and the
Spanish Antilles is naturally an object of solc-
itude. Lying close at our doors, and finding
here their markets of supply and demand, the
welfare Of Cuba and Porto Rico and their pro-
duction and trade are scarcely less important
and financial movements naturally
n part of our system that no obstacle to fuller
freer intercourse should be permitted to exist.
The standing instructions OF our representatives
leave no efrort unessaveu Ifrrncr uuo5o- cnus,
and at no time has the equal good desire OF
Spain been more hopefully manifested than
now. The Government OF spain thus removing
the cons ular tonnage foes on cargoes shipped to
the Antilles, and by reducing passport fees, has
shown its recognition of the needs OF less tram
eled intercourse.
TURKEY.
An effort has been made during the past year
to remove the hindrance5 to the proclamation
of the treaty OF naturalization with the Sublime
Porte, signed in 1874, which has rempined mop
erative owing to disagreement Of interpreta-
tion OF the clauses relating t. the effects Of the
return to and sojourn Of naturaliZed citizen in
the land of his origin. trust to be able to
announce n favorable settlement or the diner
ences as to this Interpretation.
1t has been highly satisfactory to note the inn
proved treatment of American missionaries In
Turkey, as has been attest I'd by their acknowl-
edgments to our late Minister TO that Govern
ment OF his successful eXertions in their behalf.
VENEZUELA.
The exchange of ratification OF the convention
| OF December 5, 1885, with Venezuela for the re-
| opening of the awards Of the Caracas commits
sion under the claims convention OF 1885, has not
! vet been effected, owing TO tho delay of the Ex-
aprIfiy Of IN in Fnf q
| ure. thrust that this postponement will be brief
| but should it much longer continue, the
delay may woll be regarded as roscision OF the
compact. apd failure On rho part of Vonosuola
| to complete arrangement so porsistently
sought by her during many years, and assented
| to by this Government in spirit of interna
| tional fairness, although to the detriment
Of holders OF bona fide awards Of the impugned
commission.
| CITIZENSHIP AND NATURALIZATION
| 1renew the recommendation OF my last annual
message, thnt the existing legislation concern
We have treaties with many states providing
| for the renunciation Of citizenship by natural
! lied aliens, but no statute is found to give
effect to such engagements, nor any which pro-
vides needed central bureau for tho regstra-
| tion of naturalized citizens.
EXTRADITIoN LAWS.
Experience suggests that our statutes regu-
! lating extradition might be advantageously
amended by n provision for the transit across
our terr tory NOW convenient thoroughfare of
| travel from one foreign country to another of
| fugitives surrendered by n foreign Govern
| ment TO third State. Such pro-
| visions are unusual in the legislation
| of other countries and tanl to prevent
the miscarrying of justice. It is also desirable,
! in order to remove pres snt uncertainties that
authority should be conferred ON the Secretary
| of State to issue certificate in case OF an ar
rcst for the purpose OF extra liton to the officer
before whom tho proceeding is pending. show
| ing that requisition for the surrender of the
person charged has been duly made. Such a
certificate IL required to be received before the
prisoners examination, would prevent a long
md expensive judicial inquiry into a charge
which the foreign government might not des re
| to press. 1 also recommend that express pro-
vision be made for tho immediate discharge
from custody OF persons committed for extra
dition whore the President is OF the opinion
that surrender should not be made.
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.
The drift OF sentiment in civilized communi-
ties toward full recognition Of the rights of
property in the creations of the human intellect
has brought about the adoption, by many i'm
portant nations, OF an international copyright
convention, which was signed at Berne on the
18th OF September, 1885. Inasmuch as the
Constitution gives to Congress the power ito
promote the progress Of science and useful
authors and inventors the exclusive right
TO their respective writings and discoveries, I"
this Government did not feel warranted in be-
coming sgnatory, pending the action Of Con-
gross upon measures OF International copyright
now before it but the right OF adhesion 70 the
Berne convention has been reserved. trust
the subject Will receive at your hands the at
| tent ion it deserves, and that the Just claims
OF authors, so urgently pressed, will be duly
needed.
Representations continue TO be made 20 me OF
the injurious effect upon American artists
studying abroad, and having free access TO the
art collections OF foreign countries, OF main
| tanning discriminating duty against the in
PRODUCTION OF the works of their brother ar
lists Of other countries, and 1 am induced to
repeat my recommendation for the abolition of
that law.
THE CONSULAR nERvrcE.