Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-12-10

hibfted concern in relation to certain features
of our tariff laws. which are supposed by them
to be aimed at q class of tobacco producers in
the duties imposed. Comment would seem
unnecessary upon the unwisdom Of legislation
appearing to have special national discrim-
nation for its object which, although unin'
tended, may give rise to injurious relations.
The establishment less than four years ago
Of legation at Teheran is bearing fruit in
the interest exhibited by the Shah's govern
ment in the industrial activity of the United
States. The opportunities Of benefit to our
government are now happily restored in Pera
by the election of constitutional president,
and q period of rehabilitation is entered upon.
Recovery is necessarily slow from the exhaus-
ton caused by the late war and civil disturb
ances. A convention to adjust by arbitration
claims of our citizens has been promised and
is under consideration.
The naval officer who bore to Siberia the
testimonials bestowed by congress in recogni-
ton Of the aid given to
THE JEANETTE SURVIVORS
has successfully accomplished his mission.
His interesting report will be submitted. 1t is
pleasant to know that this mark of apprecia-
ton has been welcomed by the Russian gov
eminent aud people as BELTS the traditional
friendship of the two countries.
Civil perturbations in the Samoan Islands
have, during the past few years been source
governments Of Germany, Great Britain and
the United States, whose relations and extra
territorial rights in that important group are
guaranteed by treaties. The weakness OF the
native administration and the conflict OF op-
posing interests in the Islands have led King
Maietoa to seek alliance OF protection In some
one quarter, regardless of the distinct engage
ments whereby no one of the three treaty
powers may acquire any paramount or excu-
sive interest. In May last Malietoa offered to
place Samoa under the protection of the
United States, and the late consul, without
authority, assumed to grant it. The proceed.
ings were promptly disavowed and the over
jealous official recalled Special agents of
the thzee governments have been deputiZed
to examine the situation in the islands, with
change in the representation of all three
powers and unanimous understanding De
tween them. The peace. prosperity, automa-
tous administration and neutrality OF
Samoa can hardly fail to be Sc
cure d.
It appearing that the government Of Spain
did not extend to the flag Of the United States
in the Antilles the whole measure of reciprocity
requisite under our statutes for the Coniinu-
auce of the Suspension OF Determinations
against the Spanish flag in our ports. Twas
constrained in October last to rescird my pre-
deccssor's proclamation Of February ID,
1854, permitting such suspension. An ar
rangement Was. however. speedily reached,
Spain that all detfcrential respect of cur yes
sells and their cargoes from the
United States or from any foreign
country had been completely and absolutely
relinqushed, awaited myself of the discretion
conferred by law and issued, on the 2:th Of
October, my proclamation declaring reciprocal
suspension in the United states. 1t is most
gratifying to bear testimony to the earnest
spirit in which the government Of the Queen
regent mas met our efforts to avert the intia-
zion of commercial discrimination aud re-
prisals which are ever disastrous to the ma
terial interests and the political good will Of
the countries they may effect. The profitable
development Of the large commercial e1-
changes between the United States and the
Spanish Antilles is naturally al object Of
solcitude.
CUBA AND FNETO RICO.
Lying close at our doors, and finding here
taeir main markets Of supply and demand, the
welfare OF Cuba and Porto Rico and their pro-
duction and trade are scarcely less important
TO rs than TO Spain. Their CONNIE cial aud
financial movement are 50 naturally part OF
our system that 10 obstacle to further freer
intercourse should b. permitted to exist. The
standing Instructions OF our representatives at
Madrid and Fiavcna have for years been to
ends, aud at no time was the equal good desire
of Spain more hopefully manifested than now
The government of Spain thus removing the
consular tonnage fees on CarSoes naiTpnh t.
the Antilles, AID by reducing Passport
fees has shown It's recognizance OF need Of ess
trammalled intercourse. An effort has been
made during the past year to remove the
birdrance to the proclamation OF the treaty
of naturalization with the sublime Porte signed
IN, haa nail ned no
ing to disagreement of Interpretation Of the
clauses relative to the effects Of the Tr,NTn 10
and sojourn OF natural issue OF cities in the
land OF origin | trust soon TO be able to an
nounce favorable settlement OF the differ
ences as to this Interpretation.
1t has been highly satisfactory to note the
i'm proved treatment Of American missionaries
in Turkey as has been attested by heir
Acknowledgements to our late minister to that
government Of his successful exertious in their
behalf.
The exchange OF ratification Of the conven-
ton Of December 5, 1885, with VENEZUELA for
the reopening OF the awards of the Caracas
| commission, under the claims convention OF
1886, he's not yet been effected, owing TO the
delay Of the executive OF that republic in ra1l.
flying the measure. I trust that this post
ponement will De brief; but should it much
longer continue, the delay may as well be re-
membered as q recession Of the COM
pact and failure on the part OF Ven zuela
10 complete an arrangement SO pers,stently
sought by her during many years and assent
ed to by this government in spirit Of inter-
national fairness, although to the detriment OF
holders OF bona fde awards Of the impugned
commission.
renew the recommendation Of my last an
nual message that existing legislation Con-
corning citizenship and naturalization. be re-
yised. We have treaties with many states
providing for the Remuneration of citizenship
BY na.uralized aliens, but no statute Is found
to give effect to such engagements nor any
which provides needed central bureau for
tho reoistration of ratur4iznd citizens.