Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-12-11

no one OF the three treaty powers may acquire
last Malietoa offered to place Samoa under the
protection of the United States. and
s snsood late Consul, without authority, as:
promptly disavowed and the over-zealous official
recalled. Special agents Of the three govern
ments have been deputed to examine the situa-
sentatiol OF all three powers, and a 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.
1t appearing that the Government of Spain
the Antilles tho whole measure Of reciprocity
requisite under 0 # ~Ptatute for the continuance
Of the suspension Of discrimination against the
strained in October last to rescind my my
predecessors proclamation of Feb IA, 1881,
permitting ouch suspension. An arrangement
fcation from the Government Of Spain that all
diferential treatment of our vessels and their
cargoes from the United Suites or from any
lutely relinquished. I awaited myself Of the dis
erection conferred by law, and issued on the 18th
OF October my proclamation declaring recipro-
cal suspension IN the United States. It is must
gratifying to bear testimony to the earnest
spirit In which the Government Of tho Queen
regent has met our efforts to avert the
initiation Of commercial determinations and
rcprisals. which are ever dangerous to the ma.
teriai interests and the political goodwill Of the
changes between the United States and the
spanish Antilles 10 naturally an object Of soIic.
t n.ra t,. Lying IN , Close ., At our dHoT', and finding
welfare Of Cuba and Porto Rico and their pro-
duction and trade are scarcely less important
to US than to Spain. Their commercial
q part Of our system that no obstacle to fuller,
freer intercourse should be permitted to exist.
Tho standing Instructions of our repres natives
at Madrid and Havana have for years been to
leave no effort unessayed to further these ends.
anil at no time has the equal good desire Of
Spain been more hopefully manifested than
now. The Government OF spain thus removing
the consular tonnage fees on cargoes shipped to
the Antilles. and ~ reducing passport fees, has
shown Its recognition Of ths needs Of less tram.
eled intercourse.
An effort has been made during the past yenr
to remove the hindrances to the proclamation
Of the treaty Of naturalization with the Sublime
Ports. signed in 1914. which has remained inop.
erative owing to . disagreement of intsrpreta-
return to and ~sojourn Of a naturalized citizen in
the land Of his origin. I trust soon to be able to
announce . favorable settlement Of the diner-
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 their acknowl.
edgments to our lato Minister to that Govern
ment OF his successful xertions in their behalf.
VENEZUELA.
The exchange Of ratihcstion Of the convention
OF December S, 1885, with Venezuela for the re-.
opening, OF the awards Of the Caracus commits
sion under the claims convention OF 1886, has not
yet been effected. owing to the delay Of the Ex-
ecutive OF that Republic in ratifying the meas.
ure. trust that this postponement will be brief;
but should 1t much longer continue, tbs
delay may we'll be regarded as & rescision Of the
compact, and . failure on the part Of Venezuela
to complete an arrangement so persistently
sought by her during many years, and asssnted
t 70 Ds ms ss,r Gessrn a1fha, IN q spiT t1s Of ints1na
OF holders OF bona tde awards of the impugned
commission.
"cITIzENsH1P AND NATURALIZATION.
Irenew the recommendation of my last annual
message. that the existing legislation concern
ing citizenship and naturalization be revised.
We have treaties with many states providing
for the remuneration Of citizenship BY natural
lied aliens, but no statute is found to give
effect TO such snsasements nor any which pro-
ton Of naturalized citizens.
EXTRADITIoN LAWS.
Experience sugsests that our statutes regu-
lating extradition might be advantageously
amended BY q provision for tho transit across
our territory NOW 9 convenient thoroughfare of
travel from one foret.n country to another) OF
1 ssns to '1' = ssisa y State. & foreign Such Govern s9o:
Of other countries. and tend to prevent
in order TO- remove present uncertainties, that
authority should be conferred on the Secretary
OF State TO issue q certificate In case of an ar
before whom the proceeding is pending, show
ing that . requisition for the surrender Of the
person charged has been duly made. Such q
prisoners examination, would prevent a long
and expensive judicial inquiry into Q charge
which the foreign government might not des re-
vision be made for the Immediate discharge
from rom custody OF persons committed for extra
that surrender should not be made.
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.
The Drift Of sentiment IN civilized communi-
ties toward full recognition Of the rights Of
nfnnorEv In the Orootj0nn ~ fho h, ,o,a - %ay1n
has brought about the adoption, by many i'm
portant nations, OF an international copyright
eonvention. which was ssdigned at BeIne on the
Constitution gives to Congress the power ITO
promote the progress Of science and useful
authors BY .n sss'1iT nnsnto for th limited ssd,,. times .,,s to
70 their respective writings and discoveries"
this Government did not feel warranted In be-
coming . signatory. pending the action Of Con-
now before 1t; but the right Of adhesion to the
Berne convention has been reserved. I trust
t Int i s%D' e as wiM ssce enS Ety. e. your tSa hands and. the at,
needed.
ART DUTIES.
Representations continue to be made to me of
the injurious effect upon American artists
studying abroad. and having free access to the
tanning a discriminating duty against the in
PRODUCTION of the works Of their brother ar
lists of other countries. and I am induced to
that law.
THE CONSULAR REnv1cE,
Pursuant to a provision Of the Diplomatic and
1885; the estimafes submitted By the Secretary;
OF State for the maintenance Of the consular
services have been recast on the basis OF salaries
deemed advisable. Advantage has been taken
Of this to redistribute the salaries Of the
Officers OalS no. appropriated for. il e.
the Importance OF tho representative duties Of
the incumbent, and the cost Of living at each
post. Ihe last consideration has been too often
The compensation which may suffice for the
decent maintenance OF q worthy and capable
tive trust at q post easily accessible, and whore
the necessaries Of life are abundant and cheap,
may prove an Inadequate pittanos In distant
duty, and where the comforts of ordinary
civilized existence can only be obtained with
In considering the submitted schedule, no mis-.
taken theory Of economy will perpetuate a sys-
tenn which in the past has virtually closed to
deserving talent many offices where capacity
and attninments OF a high order are indispen-
sable. and in not q few instances has brought
discrsdit on our national character and entsiled
embarrassment and oven suffering on those do
puted to uphold our dignity and interests abroad.
In connection with this subject, I earnestly
r%eiterate the practical necessity OF supplying
some mode Of trustworthy inspection and report
OF tho manner In which the consulates are con-
Quoted. In the absence Of such reliable in
formation, efficiency can scarcely be rewarded
or its opposite corrected.
Increasing competition In trade has directed
attention to the value OF the consular reports
printed by the Department Of State, and the Of
forts OF the Government to extend the practical
usefulness Of these reports have created q wider
demand for them at home and q spirit of emu
lation abroad. Constituting . record Of the
changes occurring in trade, and Of the progress
Of the arts and inventions in foreign countries,
they are much sought for by all Interested in
the subjects which they embrace.
NATIONAL FINANCES.
The report Of tho Secretary Of tho Treasury
| nvhihita IN 1a%n;1 x1,o no-l;H:o~ - Q <ho ~,,l,t l.