The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-12-16


sion for the security of person and property
should bo removed, and trust that. in the inter
20 will be modified so rs To eliminate tho pres
ont possibilities OF danger To the peace OF the
THE NETHERLANDS.
The Government of the Netherlands has ex-
hibited concern in relation 10 certain features
OF our tariff laws, which are supposed by them
TO be aimed at n class OF tobacco produced in
the Dutch East Indies. Comment wogld seem
unnecessary upon the UNIV sdom OF legislation
appearing to have n special natl nal discrimin-
alton for its object which, although uninten-
tional may give rise To injurious retaliation.
PERSIA.
The establishment, less than four years ago.
OF legation at Teheran is bearing fruit in the
interest exhibited by the Shahs government in
tho industrial activity Of the United States and
the opportunities OF beneficial interchange.
PERU.
Stable government is now happily restored i'm
PCru by the elect on of n constitu ional Presi-
dent and period OF rehabl litntiOn is entered
upon but recovery Il necessarily slow from the
exhaustion caused by the late and civil
disturbances. convention t. adjust by arbi
tration the claims OF our citizens has been
promised and is under consideration.
THE TESTIMONIALS SENT TO SIBERIA.
The naval officer wh) bore to Siberia the
testimonials bestowed by Congress in recogni-
ton Of the aid given 70 the Jeannetts survivors,
has successfully accomplis he'd his mission His
interesting report Will be submitted. IL is
pleasant TO know thut this mark OF npprecia-
ton has been welcomed by the Russian gov
eminent and people rs BELTS the traditional
friendship OF tine TWO countries.
THE SAMOAN ISLANDS.
Civil perturbations in the Samoan Islands
| have during the past few years been source of
cons iderable embarrassment 10 the 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 the distinct engagements whereby
| of tho three treaty acQuire
| any paramount or exclusive interest. In May
| last Maietoa offered 10 place Samoa under the
the late Consul, without authority, as
| sumed 10 grant it. The proceeding was
promptly disavowed and the oyer-zealous official
| recalled Special agents OF the three govern
| ments have been deputed TO examine the situa-
| ton in the islands, with change in the repre-
sentation OF all three powers, and n 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.
IL appearing that the Government of Spain
did not ext nd to the flag OF tn United States in
| the Antilles the whole measure OF reciprocity
| requisite under ar statute for the continuance
| OF the suspension OF determinations against the
| Spanish flag in our ports, L was con-
| strained in October last 10 rescind my
| predecessors proclamation OF Fos Ia. 1881,
| permitting ouch suspension. An arrangement
| was, however, speedily reached, and upon noti-
| fcatiOn from the Government of Spain that all
| dfferental treatment of our vessels and their
! cHrgoes from the United States or from any
| foreign country, had been completely and absO-
! lutely relinquished availed myself of the dis
erection conferred by law, and Issued on the nth
! OF october my Proclamation declaring recipro-
| cal suspension in the United States. 1t is most
| gratifying 70 bear testimony 10 tho earnest
| spirit in which the Government OF the Queen
regent has met our efforts TO avert the
| initiation OF commercial DETERMINATIONS and
reprisnls which are ever dangerous TO the ma
terial interests and the political GOODWILL of the
countries they may affect. The profitable
| development OF the large commercial ex-
changes between tho United States and the
| Spanish Antilles is naturally an object Of soic-
| itude. Lying close at our doors and finding
| here their markets of supply and demand, the
welfare Of Cuba and Por5o Rico and their pro-
duction and trade are scarcely less important
| to than to Spain. Their commercial
and financial movements so naturally
n part Of our system that no obstacle to fuller,
| freer intercourse should be permitted 10 exist.
| The standing instructions of our personalities
Mt Madrid and Havana have for years been TO
leave no effort unessayed to further those ends,
! an mt no time has the equal good desire OF
| Spain been moro hopefully manifested than
now. The Government OF spain thus removing
the consular tonnage fees on cargoes shipped To
the Antilles and by reducing passport fees, mas
shown its recognition of the needs OF less tram
eled intercourse.
TURKEY
An effort has been made during the past year
! TO remove the hindrances to the proclamation
OF tho treaty of naturalization with the Sublime
Porte, signed in 1874, which has remained mop
! erative owing to disagreement OF interpreted
tiOn OF the clauses relating & the effects OF the
return To and sOlourn OF n naturalized citizen in
the land of his origin. trust to be able TO
announce favorable settlement of the diifer-
ences rs TO this Interpretation.
IL has been highly satisfactory to note the i'm
| Turkey, rs has been attested by their acknowl-
edgments 70 our late Minister TO that Govern
nent OF his successful eXertions in their behalf.
VENEZUELA.
The exchange OF ratification OF the convention
| of December >, 1855, with Venezuela for the re-
opening Of the awards OF the Caracas commits
a lnff
yet been effected, owing To the delay of the EX-
ecutve of that Republic in ratifying the meas
ure. trust that this postponementw will be brief
but should IL much longer continue, the
delay may we'll be regarded as n rescision OF the
compact, and failure on the part of Venezuela
| TO complete an arrangement SO Professionally
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 hde awards of the impugncd
commission.
CITIZENSHIP 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 round 10 give
effect to such engagements, nor any which pro-
vides n needed central bureau for the rcgistra-
ton OF naturalized citizens
EXTRADIrGoN LAWS.
/ Experience suggests that statutes regu-
! lating eNtradition might be a1vantageously
amended by provision for the transit across
! travel from one foreien country to another Of
! fugitives surrendered by foreign Govern
ment TO third State. Such pro-
visions are unusual in the legislation
| OF other countries and tend TO prevent
| the miscarrying OF justice. It is also desirable,
| in order TO remove present uncertainties, that
authority should be conferred on the Secretary
| of State to issue certificate in case OF an ar
rest for the purpose of extTadition 20 the officer
| before whom the proceeding is pending. show
| ing that requisiton for the surrender OF the
person charged has been duly made Such n
certificate, If required to be received before tho
! prisoners examination, would prevent n long
| and expensive judicial inquiry into y charge
which the foreign government might not des re
| to press. / also recommend that express pro-
vision DO made for tho immediate discharge
| from custody of persons committed for extra
/ dition where the President is OF the opinion
| that surrender should not be made.
| INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT
| The drift OF sentiment in civilized commune
| ties toward full recognition OF the rights of
property in the creations OF the human intellect
! has brought about the adoption by many inn
pOrtant nations, of an international copyright
convention, which was signed at Berne on the
| 18th OF September, 1885. Inasnuch as the
promote the progress of science and useful
arts by securing, for limited times, TO
! authors and inventors the exclusive right
/ to their respective writings and discoveries, :"
this Government did not feel warranted in be-
coming n signatory, pending the action OF Con-
gress upon measures OF International copyright