The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-08

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1t is sincerely hoped that by the cessation o
the influx Of this class OF Chinese subjects, II
accordance with the expressed wish OF botf
governments, cause Of unktnd fccling has
been permanently removed.
On the 9th OF August, 1887, notification wa'
given by the Japanese Minister at this Capita
OF the adjournment of the conference for the
revision Of the treaties OF Japan with foroigf
powers, owing to the objection OF his Govern
ment to tho provision in the draft jurisdictiona
convention which required the submission o.
the criminal code OF the Empire to the powers
in advance OF its becoming operative. This
notification was however, accompanied witf
an assurance of Japan's intention to continue
the work OF revision.
Notwithstanding this temporary interruption
of negotiations, IL is hoped that improvement,
! may soon be secured In the jurisdictional sys
tenn os respects foreigners in japan, ana relie
afforded to that country from the present undue
and oppressive foreign control In matters o1
commerce. / earnestly recommend that reliei
be provided for the injuries accidentally caused
to Japanese subjects in the island OF ISisima by
the target practice of one OF our vessels.
diplomatic mission from Corea has been re
ceived and the formal intercourse between the
two countries contemplated by the treaty oi
1882, | S now established.
Legislative provision is hereby recommended
to organize and equip consular courts in Corea
tation at this capital and has evinced very
great interest in the enterprise and achieve
ments of our citizens. am therefore hope
ful that beneficial commercial relations be
tween the two countries may be brought
about.
announce with sincere regret that Hayti has
again become the theater of insurrcction, dis
order and bloodshed. The titular government,
of President Saloman has been forcibly over
thrown, and he driven out Of the country 10
France, where he has since died. The tenure
of power has been so unstable amid the war OF
factions that has ensued since the expulsion oi
President Saloman that no government consti'
tuted by the will Of the Haytien people has
been recognized as administering responsiply
the affairs Of that country.
Our representative has been instructed to alb
stain from interference between the warning
factions, and a vessel Of our Navy has been
sent to the Haytien waters to sustain our Min
lister and for the protection OF the persons and
property OF American citizens. Due precau-
tions have been taken to enforce our neutrality
laws and prevent our territory from becoming
the base OF military supplies for either Of the
warning factions. Under color OF blockade,
of which no reasonable notice had been given,
and which does not appear to have been eti-
ciently maintained, a seizure Of vessels under
the American flag has been reported, and, in
consequence, measures to prevent and redress
any mOleStatlOn OF our INNOCENT
have been adopted.
Proclamation was duly made on the 9th day
of November 1887 of the conventional extern
sions OF the treaty OF June 3, 1875, with Hawaii
under which relations of such special and bene-
ficient intercourse have been created
In the vast field of oriental commerce now
unfodcd from our Pacific borders no feature
presents stronger recommendations for Con-
grcssional action than the establishment OF
communication bv submarine telegraph with
Honolulu.
The geographical position OF the Hawaiian
Group, in relation to our Pacific States, Gre
ates natural inter-dependency and mutually
of interest which our present treaties were in
tended to foster, and which make close COM
munication logicai and commercial necessity.
The wisdom of concluding q treaty of COM
mercial reciprocity with Mexico has been here
tofore stated in my message TO Congress, and
the lapse of time and growth
of commerce with that close neighbor
and sister Republic, confirm the judgment so
expressed. The precise relocation of our
boundary line is needful, and adequate appro.
priation is now recommended.
II is with sincere satisfaction that am cna-
bled to advert to the spirit OF good neighbor-
hood and friendly cooperation and conciliation
that has marked the correspondence and action
OF the Mexican authorities in their share OF the
task of maintaining law and order about the
line of our common boundary.
The long-pending boundary dispute between
Costa Rica and Nicaragua was referred to my
arbitration, and by an award made on the e2d
Of March last the question has been finally set
tied to the expressed satisfaction OF both OF the
parties In interest
The Empire of Brazil, in abolishing the last
vestige OF slavery among the Christian nations,
called forth the earnest congratulations OF this
Government in expression OF the cordial SYM
pathies OF our people The claims OF nearly
all other countries against Chill, growing out OF
her late war with Bolivia and Peru, have been
disposed of, either br arbitration or by n lump
settlement Similar claims of our citizens will
continue to be urged upon the Chilean Govern
ncnt, and it is hoped will not be subject to
further delays.
A comprehensive treaty OF amity and COM
nercc with Peru was proclaimed on November
/, last. and it is expected that under its opera
lion mutual prosperity and good understanding
will be promoted.
In pursuance of the policy OF arbitration, a
lreaty to settle the claim OF Santos, an Amer-
IAN citizen, against Ecuador has been conclud-
I'd under my authority, and will be duly sub.
nitted for approval OF the Senate.
Like disposition of the claim Of Carlos But
.erfleld against Denmark and of Van Bokel-
en-, Hayti, will probably be made, and i trust
he principle of such settlements may be ex-
ended In practice under the approval of the
Senate.
Through unforeseen causes, foreign to the
will OF both Governments, the ratification OF
he convention of December 8. 1855, with Ven
,zuela, for the rchearing OF claims of citizens
" the United States under the treaty OF 1866,
allied to exchange within the term provided,
md a supplementary convention, further ex-
ending the time for exchange of ratification,
md explanatory of an ambiguous provision OF
he prior convention now awaits the advice and
consent OF the Senate.
Although this matter, in the stage referred,
concerns only the concurrent treaty-malsng
'ower OF one branch OF Congress, l advert to
: In view OF the interest repeatedly and con- |
piciously shown by you, in your legislative |
apacity, In favor OF speedy and equitable |
djustment OF the question growing out of the |
scredited judgments OF the previous mixed |
commission OF Caracas With every desire to |
o justice to the representations OF Venezuela |
n this regard the time seems to have come to |
nd this matter, and trust the prompt con- |
rmatiOn by both parties of the supplementary |
ction re: Q 'red to- Will avert the need OF legisla-
I've or other action TO prevent the longer with
olding such rights OF actual claimants us may
O shown to exist.
AS authorized by the Congress, preliminary
tops have been taken for the assembage at this
apital during the coming year, OF the
representatives. OF South and Central
merican States, together with those OF
Iexico Hayti and San Domingo to dis
lss sundry important monetary and COM
icrcial topics. Excepting In those cases
here, from reasons OF contiquity OF ter
tory and the existence OF border line
lcapable of being guarded, reciprocal CONNER
al treaties may be found expedient, IL Is be-
eyed that commercial policies inducing frecr
utual exchange OF products can be most ad-
arranged by independent but co.
perative legislation. In the mode last men
oned the control OF our taxation for revenue