The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1886-12-15

the aid given to the Jeanette survivors, has sue.
estins report WILDE submitted. It is pleasant
TO know that thism"rk OF appre iation has been
welcomed by the Russian Government and peo-
pie as oefts the Traditional friendship Of the two
countries.
THE SAMOAN ISLANDS
Civil perturbations in the Samoan Islands
have during the past few years been source Of
considerable embarrassment - the three gov
ernmentS Germany, Great Britain ana the
United StaGes- whose relations and extra-terri-
torlal rights In that important group are guar.
anteed BY treaties The weakness OF the native
terests ~ the islands have led King Nal etoa to
seek alliance or ptotertlOn in some one quarter.
no one of the three treaty powers may acaulr.
any paramount OF exclusive interest. In May
the late Consul, without author IT, as
sumed to grant 1t. The proceeding was
promptly disavowed, and the oyerzeaiOus Official
ments have been deputed to examine III. situa-
ton in the Islands. with a change in the repre-
sentat1on OF all three powers aud harmonious
understanding between them The peace, pros.
perity. auton!nous administration. and neutral
OF Samoa can hardy fail to be secured.
CUBA AND roRTA RICO.
1t appearing that the Government OF Spain did
not extend TO the flag OF the United Sta rs in the
quiSlte under our statute for the continuance of
the suspension of discriminations against the
Spanish Gass & IN our ports, WAS was con, on
predecessors proclamation of February IA, 1884,
permitting such suspension. An arrangement
was, however, speedll. reached. an upon lou,
fcatOn from theGovernment of SPAN that all
ditferential treatment of our vessels and their
cargoes from the United States or from any
foreign country had been completely and abso-
discretion conferred by law. and issued on the
21th OF DC jUber my proclamation declaring re-
c!procal suspension in the United States. 1t Is
SfaB to ho aSfl ln- m
spirit IN which the Government nf the Queen
Regent has met our efforts to avert the
imitation of commercial Determinations and 70
prisa's, which are ever disastrous 70 the materia!
Interests and the political good will OF the coun-
tries they may affect The profitable devel P
ment Of the large commercial exchanges be-
titles Is naturally an object OF solicitu e. Lying
close at our doors. aad finding here their mar
kets OF suppl, and demand. the welfare OF Cuba
and Porto RICO andiheir production and trade
are scarcely less important TO US than
TO Spain. Their commeycial and Enan-
cial movements are so naturally cart
Of our system that no obstacle to ful'cr.
freer intercouTs ses should be permitted to exist.
The standing instructions OF our representatives
at Madrid and Havana have for years been to
nH a no enprs IKE soal 40 nood
Spain Deen more hopefully manifested than
now, The Government OF Spain by thus removing
the Antilles, and by reducing passport fees. has
shown its recognition OF the needs OF less liam
eled intercourse.
TURKEY.
An effort has been made during the past yeai
to remove the hindrances to the proclamation o
the treaty of naturalization with the Sublime
Porte, signed in 1874, which has remained mop
eratve owing to a disagreement of interpreta
tion Of the clauses relating to the effects OF tnt
return to and sojourn Of a naturalfzed citizen II
the land Of his origin. trust soon to be able u
announce favorable settlement OF the dider
ences as to this Interpretation.
1t has been highly satisfactory to note the I'm
proved treatment OF American missionaries I!
Turkey. a. has been attested by their Acknowl
edgements to our late Minister to that Govern
ment Of his successful exertiens in their behalf
| vRNEzUELA,
The exchange of ratification of the convention
Of December g. 1885, with Venezuela for the n
opening OF the awards Of the Carac IS c0mmi;
sion under the claims convention Of 1856. has nc
yet been effected, owing to the delay Of the 81
ecutive Of that Republic In ratifying the measur,
] trust that this postponement Will be Drie
but should It much longer continue. g
delay may weN be regarded as resctsion OF u
compact. and . failure on the part OF Venezuel
to complete IN arrangement 50 persistent
sought 81 her during many years and assente
to BY this Government In spirit Of intern
> uonSl faifness. although to the detnment I
holders Of bona ode awards OF the tmpugne
| commission.