The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-12-14

and self respect of ernment Of the
United States
The usual interchange of communication
has since continued through her majesty's
legation in this city.
THE SEAL FISHERIES.
My endeavors to establish by international
cooperation measures for the prevention OF
the determination of fur seals in Behring sea
have not been relaxed, and | have hopes "
being enabled shortly to submit AN effective
and satisfactory conventional projet with the
maritime powers for the approval of the
senate.
The coastal boundary between our Alaskan
possessions and British Columbia, regret TO
say, has not received the attention demanded
by its importance, and which on several oc-
casions heretofor, l have had the henor to
recommend to the congress.
The admitted impracticability, IL not Inn
possibility, of making an accurate and pre-
else survey and demarkation of the boundary
line, as it is rected In the treaty with Russia
under which Alaska was ceded to the United
States, renders it absolutely requisite, for the
prevention of international jurisdictional
complications, that adequate appropriation
for reconnaissance and survey to obtain
proper knowledge of the locality and the geo
graphical features of the boundary should be
autnOTlZed Dy cOuRTtsS VIII dS llbult utidH US
possible.
knowledge to be only thus obtained is an
essential prerequisite for negotiation for
ascertaining a common boundary, or as pre-
liminary to any other mode of settlement
1t is much to be desired that some agree
nent should be reached with her majesty's
govel nnent by which the damages to life
and property on the great lakes may be ale.
waited by removing or humanely regulating
the obstacles to reciprocal assistance to
wrecked or stranded vessels
The act of June 10, 1878, which offers TO
Canadian vessels free access to our inland
waters in aid Of wrecked or disabled vessels,
has not yet become eff ective through concur
rent action by Canada.
The due protection of our citizens of French
origin or descent, from claim of military
service in the event of their returning to or
visiting France has called forth correspond
ence which was laid before you at the last
session.
In the absence OF conventional agreement
as to naturalization, which is greatly to be de-
sired, this government sees no occasion to re-
cede from the sound position it has main
tanned not only with regard to France, but as
to all countries with which the United States
have not concluded special treaties,
GERMANY's BEREAvEMENTs.
Twice within the last year has the imperial
household of Germany been visited by death;
and | have hastened to express the sorrow Of
this people, and their appreciation of the
lofty character of the late aged Emperor
William, and their sympathy with the hero
ism under suffering of his son the late EN-
peror Frederick.
| renew my recommendation of two years
ago for the passage of a bill for the refund
ing to certain German steamship lines of the
interest upon tonnage dues illegally exacted
On the 18th of April last laid before the
house of representatives full information re-
specting our interests in Samoa; and in the
subsequent correspondence on ths same sub
jet, which will be leN before you in due
course. the history Of events in those island.
will be found.
In message accompanying my approval.
on the 1st day of October last, of a bill for
the exclusion of Chinese luborers, laid be
fore congress full information aud all corre
spon1ence touching the negotiation of the
treaty with China, concluded at this capital
on the 10Th of March, 1888, and which, hav
ing been confirmed by the senats with Ger
tain amendments, was rejected by the Chi
nese government. This message contained
recommendation that sum of money be APP
propriated as compensation to Chinese sub
jects who had suffered injuries at the hands
of lawless men within our jurisdiction. Such
appropriations having been duly made, the
fund awaits reception by the Chinese gov
ernment
1t is sincerely hoped that by the cessation
! of the influx of this class of Chinese subjects
| in accordance with the expressed wish OF
| both governments, cause of unkind feeling
has been permanently removed
On the 9th of August, 1887, notification
was given by the japanese minister at this
capital of the adjournment of the conference
for the revision Of the treaties Of Japan with
foreign powers, owing to the objection of hii
| government to the provision in the draft
| jurisdictional convention which required the
submission of the criminal code of the empire
| to the powers in advance of its becoming
| operative. This notification was, however
accompanied with an assurance of Japan.
intention to continue the work of revision.
| Notwithstanding this temporary interrup
tion of negotiations, it is hoped that improve
ments may soon be secured in the jul isdic
tional system as respects foreigners in japan
and relief afforded to that country from tn,
present undue and oppressive foreign contro
in matters of commerce.
| earnestly recommend that relief be pro
vided for the injuries accidentally causel t
japanese subjects in the Island Ikisima by
pTtcIlCe Oh one OF our NtSSelS.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH OTHER POW
| ERS.
| A diplomatic mission from Corea has beei
| received, and the formal intercourse betweel
the two countries contemplated by the treat,
| of 1882 is now established
Legislative provision is hereby recon
mended to organize and equip consular court
in Corea.
Persia has established diplomatic repre-
sentation at this capital, and has evince
very great interest in the enterprise an
achievements of our citizens. l am, there
fore, hopeful that beneficial commercial rela
tons between the two countries may b
brought about.
announce with sincere regret that Hay
has again become the theatre of insurrectior
disorder and bloodshed. The titular govern
ment of President Saloman has been forcibl
overthrown and he driven out of the coul
try to France, where he has since died.
The tenor Of power has been so unstab
amid the war of factions that has ensue
since the expulsion Of President Saloman thu
| no government constituted by the will of Il
, Haytien people has been recognized as admi
istering responsiby the affairs of that cou
try Our representative has been instructe
to abstain from interference between Il
warning factions, and vessel of our nav
. | has Docl StlI 70 nay lleu WdIcrS VI husld
our minister and for the protection of h
, persons and property of American citizens
, Due precautions have been taken TO enfor
cur neutrality laws and prevent our territol
from becoming the base of military suppl
for either of the warning factions
Under color of a blockade of which
, reasonable notice had been given, and whi
r does not appear to have been efficiently mai
. tanned, a seizure OF vessels under the Anne
can flag has been reported, and, in con
quence, measures to prevent and redress a
molestation of our innocent merchantm
a have been adopted.
a Proclamation was duly made on the {
day of November, 1887, OF the convention
:. extensions of the treaty Of June 3, 1873, W
n Hawaii, under which relations of such spec
Z and benehcent intercourse have been Great.
In the vast field of oriental commerce n
/. unfolded from our Pacific borders, no featl
|. presents stronger recommendations for c,
4 gressional action than the establishment
q communication by submarine telegraph W
4 Honolulu.
% The geographical position of the Hawaii
A group, in relation to our Pacific states, crea
a a natural interdependency and mutuality
4 interest which our present treaties were
A tended to foster, and which make close &C
! munication logical and commercial nee
n sity.
NECESSITY or MEXICAN TREATY.
II The wisdom of concluding treaty
n commercial reciprocity with Mexico has b.
| gta In, -,