The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-11-01

| munster ~ Niih ehpllhli 10 Whieh wv
wrIleF solicited on expression Of kla view
In regard 10 certain unsettled diplomatic
questions between the United States atl
Great nrltaln, stating al the same Tint
that such an expression was sought by hin
for the purpose Of determining hli
vote NJ Tho approaching Presidential cleo
ton, Tic stated that he was o natural
lgod citizen ot ih3 United States. o
ltpgllah birth, but that ha itlll considered
England tln maiheFland, and that thii
fact led him 10 aesi adglo' liOln ile British
representative In tlhg country, lilo further
stated that tho lniofiAatlon he sought wa'
not for himself alone, but 70 enable him 10
give certain asauremeuis 10 many other
persons Ia the same aliunlon aa himself,
for tho purpose Of influencing and dgter'
iVwNg Nor phlt'cNl acl.un WoIlH'ut oi
INe Unled elaptu, DuFHei puta, blu who
still regarded lhor original obligations OF
allegiance az paramount The letter also
contained gross reflections upon the con
due Of this government In regard 70 quea'
tons now In controversy and unsettled
between tho United States and Great
Britain, and both directly and indirectly
imputed Inancedty In such conduct
10 this letter the British Minister at once
replied from Beverly Massachusetts, under
date Of the 18th Of September last In this
reply ho stated that "any political party
which openly favored the mother country
NJ the present moment would loao popu.
larty and that tho party In power 10 fully
aware Of that iaot,' and that In respect 10
the Questions with Canada which have
been unfortunately reoponed since the TO-
ioctlon Of the lhshorleaj roaty by the Re.
publican majority In the Senate, and by
the Presidents message to which you al.
ludc, NIL allowances must therefore bo made
for the political situation ~ rcgnda the
Presidential election Tho Minister thus
gave hla assent and sanction 10 tho aaper'
mons aud imputatloia above referred 10.
Thus undor ae0rrespondontsa assurance OF
secrecy In which tho Minister ooncurrod
by making his answer "priyaio," he under.
took 10 advise citizen OF the United States
how 10 exercise the franchise OF suffrage In
an election close at hand for the Presidency
and Vice Presidency OF the United States,
and through him. ~ tho loilor suggested
10 influence thoYotos Of many others
Upon this correspondence being made
public, thc minister received the rcproson.
tdtIyVs OF the public press, and In fro1ucn,
interviews with them intended for publl.
cation, added 10 the impugnmona which
ho had already mado Of the good faith OF
this government In its public action and
international dealings Although ample
time and opportunity have been afforded
him for the disayoval, modification or
correction OF his statements, TO aomo Of
which his attention was called personally
by the undersigned, yet no such dlsavowal
or modification has been mado by him
through the channels In which bis state.
monb frat found publicity
Tho question thus presented whether Il
Ia compatible with tho dignity security,
and independent sovereignty OF the United
States 10 permit the representative Of
foreign government In this country not
only 10 receive and answer without dIsap.
proyal, aud ouadrm by his repetition as.
porsions upon rs pol Ltioal action, but also
10 Interfere In lta domestic affairs by ad.
yising persons, formerly his countrymon,
rs TO their political course as citizens Of tho
United States.
As between this country and Great
Britain thorc can be- no controycsory as 20
the complete severance OF the ties OF origl.
nal allegiance by naturalization. Disputes
on this point were Hnallyp put at rest by the
treaty Of naturalization concluded between
the two countries on the 18th Of May, 1870.
Therefore twill not be oontcndod, nor was
such contention ever admitted by u.s. that
citizens OF the United States OF British
origin are subject to.any claim OF the coun.
Try OF their original allegiance. The un.
lcrslgnod also has tho honor 10 call atten.
lion 70 the provisions Of section $685. Of tho
revised statutes OF the United States, by
which severe penalties ore visited upon tho
,itizcn OF tho United statoS who.
without the authority or permission OF
this Government Commences or carries
on any verbal or written correspondence.
Or intercourse with any foreign govern.
nent or any officer or agent thoroofu
,ither with an intent TO influence the action
,f such government or lis agents In rela.
lion 10 any disputes or controversies with
Inc United StateS or with an intent ITO
defeat the measures Of the United States"
Those penalties are made equally appli.
,able 10 every citizen OF the United States.
not duly authorized, who ''oounsels nd.
vlses, OF assists Ia any such correspond.
snco, with similar unlawful intent.
The undersigned respectfully advises TINT
The attention OF the Attorney General OF
The United States be directed 10 these on.
lctmonts In order that an investigation
may DO made with Wow 10 ascertain
whether they have not been violated In
ihc present case by the correspondent OF
Inc British minister
by your direction the attention OF tho
British government has in spirit Of
comfy been called TO the conduct Of ih
as above described, but without
result. II therefore becomes necessary for
this government 10 consider whether, "a
the guardian Of SIS own seli.rcspect and OF
The integrity Of rs institutions, II will per
init further intcrcourso to be held through
the present British Ministcrat thsoapilal. II
Is to be observed that preccdcnls nro not
wanting as 10 The question under consider.
alton. It's settled rne essential TO tho
OF international intercourse,
that diplomatic representative must DO
persona graid to the government TO which