The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-12-18
FFETH OTBE. LANDS.
Continuation of the Review Of Our Rels-
iilns with NArIou. Cove ecnrnelLIs.

The government Of the Netherland has exhib-
tied concern in relation to certain features Of our
tariff laws which are supposed by them 10 be
aimed az class OF tobacco produced in the
Dutch East Indies Comment would seem un-
necessary upon the unwisdOm Of legislation ap-
peariug 10 have a special national discumina-
lion Tor It's object which, although uninten-
tional may give rise 20 injurious retaliation.
The establishment, less Than four years ago, OF
a legation al Teheran, is bearing fruit in the in
tere>t exhibited by the Shah's government in the
industrial activity of the United States and the
opportunities of beneficial interChanges.
stable government il now happily restored in
Peru by the election Of constitutional president
and period rehabilitation is entered upon: but
recovery is necessarily slow from the exhaustion
convention 10 adjust by arbitration claims Of
our citizens has been promised and is under con-
sideration.
The naval officer who bore to Siberia the tes-
timonials bestowed by Congress in recognition OF
the aid given to the Jeannelfe survivors has sue
CessfuIlv accomplished his mission HI. inter
esting report will be submitted. Il Is a pleasure
TO know tnat this mars of appreciation has been
welcomed by the Russian government and the
people, as BELTS the traditional friendship Of the
Civil perturbations II the Samonf Islands have
during the past few years been a source OF con
siderable embarrassment 70 the three govern
ments OF Germany. Great Britain and the United
states, whose relations and extra terri
torial rights in that important group
are guat anteed by treaties. The wea kneSs
of the native administration and the conflict OF
opposing interests IN the islands have led King
Maletoa to seek alliance or protection in some
one quarter regardless Of the distinct engage
Tlents whereby no one Of the three treaty powers
may acquire any paramount or exclusive inter
est In May last MsIctoa offered 10 place Samoa
under the protection OF the United states and
the late consul, without authority, assumed To
grant IL. The proceeding was promptly dis-
svowed, and the over Jealous Official recalled
Special agents OF three governments have been
deputed to examine the situation in the islsndS
with change in he representation Of all three
powers and harmonious understanding between
them the peace, prosperity, autonomous admins
ration and neutrality OF samoa can hardly fail 70
( be secured.
It appearing that the government Of SPAN did
not extend TO the Tag Of the United States in he
Antilles the whole measure OF reciprocity 1ea-
T uisite under our statute for the continuance Of
suspension of determinations against the spanish
flag in our ports was constrained. in October
last, 10 Tescind my predecessors proclamation of
February Il, 1885,, permitting sEIch suspension.
An arrangement was. however. speedily -che1.
and upoG notification from the government OF
Spain hist sn ditferential treatment OF our yes
sells and their CargOes from the United States or
from any foreign country had been con-
pieieiy ana aosOluiely reiinbuisned, I
svsiled myself Of the discretion conferred
by law and is~Ued on The 9TH of October. my
proclamation declaring Teclp procsl suspension il
The United STATES. It = most gratifying 70 bear
testimony 10 the earnest spirit ia which the gov
. eminent of the queen resent has met our efsor.s
10 avert the initiation OF commercial diSCrin5ua-
tons and tsprlsals which are ever disastrous 10
The material Interests and political good HiIl Of
the countries they may affect The profitable de-
relUpment Of the large commercial exchanges De-.
tween the United states sGd the span
ish Antilles IS naturally su object Of
soIicitu5e Lying close our doors
and fading here their main markets
af supply and deman5r tls welfare of Cu5s and
Porto Rico aud thelE production and ira BE are
ECsrCciy less unp0-teut on Us than 70 Svaip
80 nstursIi r,sTt OF r1Ir sis hist 30 oh--sr-r
to fuller sua freer inte-C0uFse should De permit