New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-12-12


house OF representatives full Information re-
speeding our interests in Samoa; and in he sub
sequent correspondence on the same subject,
which will be laid before you in due course the
history OF events in these islands will be found.
TREATIES.
The Chinese Question Considered
and Treaties With Other Powers
Touched Upon.
In a message accompanying my approval on
the first day Of October last, of bill for the ex-
clusion Of Chinese laborers laid before con-
gress full information and all correspondence
touching the negotiation of the treaty with
China concluded at this capital on the 18th day
of March, 1888, and which, having been con-
firmed by the senate with certain amendments,
was rejected by the Chinese government. This
message contained recommendation that
sum of money be appropriated as compensation
to Chinese subjects who have suffered injuries
at the hands OF laWless men within our jurisdic-
tlon. Such appropriation has been duly made and
the fund awaits reception by the Chinese gov
eminent. 1t is sincerely hoped that by the cessa-
lion OF the influx OF this class of Chinese sub
lecgs, IN accordance with the expressed wish of
both governments. a cause of unizind feeling has
been permanently removed. On the 9th Of
august, 1887, notification was given by the
Japanese minister at the capital of the adjourn
ment OF the conference for the revision of the
treaties OF Japan with foreign powers, owing TO
the objection OF the government to the provision
IN the draft for jurisdictional convention which
required the submission of the criminal code Of
the empire to the powers in advance of its be-
coming operative This notification was. how
ever, accompanied with an assurance of Japans
intention to continue the work of revision not
wlthstandlng this temporary interruption of ne
gotlations. 1t is hoped that improvements NAV
soon be secured in the jurisdictional system as
regards foreigners in Japan and relief afforded to
that country from the present undue and op-
press1ve foreign control in matters OF commerce
!! earnestly recommend that relief be provided
for the injuries accidentally caused to Japanese
subjects in the island Ikisima by the target
practice of one of our vessels A diplomatic
mission from Corea has been received and the
formal intercourse between the two countries
contemplated by the treaty of 1892 is now
established
LEGISLATIVE PROVISION
Is hereby recommended to organize and equip
consulted courts in Corea. Persia has established
diplomatic representations at This capital, and
has evidenced very great interest in the enter
prise and achievements of our citizens am
therefore, hopeful that beneficial commercial re-
latlons between the two countries may be
brought about.
l announce with sincere regret that Hayti has
again become the theater of insurrection disorder
and bloodshed. The titular government Of
President Saloman has been forcibly withdrawn
and he driven out Of the country to 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 OF President
Saloman, that no government constituted by
the Haytian people has been recognized as adj
ministering responsibility the affairs of that
country. Our representative has been in
structed to abstain from interference between
the warning factions, and vessel of our navy
has been sent to Haytlan waters to sustain our
minister and for the protection of the persons
ana property OF American citizens. Due pre-
cautions 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
blockade which nah 10
notice had been given, and which does
not appear to have been efficiently maintained,
a seizure of vessels under the American flag has
been reported, and in consequence measures to
prevent and redress any moestation of our inno-
cent merchantmen have been adopted. Procla-
nation was duly made on the 9th day of No
yember, 1887. of the conventional extensions Of
the treaty OF June ), 1875, with Hawaii, under
which relations of such special and beneticent
intercourse have been creased In the vast field
OF Oriental commerce now untolded from our
Pacific borders no feature presents stronger
recommendations for congressional action
than the establishment of communication
by submarine telegraph with Honolulu.
The geographical position Of the Hawaiian
group, in relation to our Pacific states,
creates national lnterdependency and mutual
ity of interests which our present treaties were
intended to foster and which make close COM
municatiOn logical and modern necessity. The
wisdom of concluding a treaty of commerce.
reciprocity with Mexico has been heretofore
stated in my messages 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
appropriation is now recommended
THE MEXICAN BOUNDARY.
1t is with sincere satisfaction that am able
to advert TO the spirit of good neighborhocd and
friendly cooperation and Cancellation 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 nv
arbitration. and by an award made on the 22d
of March last, the question has been finally
settled TO the expressed satisfaction OF both
parties in interest.
The emperor of Brazil. in abolishing the last
vestige of slavery among 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
late war with Bolivia and Peru, have been dis
posed OF either by arbitration or by lump
settlement. Similar claims Of our citizens
Gillian government. and it is hoped will not be
subject to further delays. A comprehensive
treaty OF am1ty and commerce with Peru was
proclaimed on Nov. last; and it is expected
that under it's operation mutual prosperity and
good understanding will be promoted. In pur-
suance OF the policy Of arbitration treaty to
settle the claim Of Santos, an American citizen
against Ecuador has been concluded under my
authority. and will be duly submitted for the
approval OF the senate. Like disposition of the
&ClaiIlS OI CdElOS buGGeTuelQ against denmark,
and of Van Bokelen against Hayti, will probably
be made, and trust the principle of such SETTLE
ments may be extended in practice under the
approval of the senate. Through unforeseen
causes foreign to the will of both governments
the, ratification or the convention Of Dec. S,
1856, with Venezuela for the rehearing of the
CLAIMS OF CITIZENS
OF the United States under the treaty of 1886.
failed to exchange within the term provided,
and supplementary convention, further ex-
tending the time for exchange OF notifications
and explanatory OF an ambiguous provision OF
the prior convention. now awaits the advice and
consent of the senate Although this matt err in
the stage referred concerns only the concur
rent treaty-making power of one branch of
congress- j advert to it in view of the interest
repeatedly and conspicuously shown by you in
your legislative capacity in favor Of a speedy
and equitable adjustment of the questions
growing out of the discredited judgments OF.
the previous mixed commission of Caracas, with
every desire to do justice to the representation
OF Venezuela. In this regard the time seems to
have come to end this matter. and trust the
prompt confirmation by both parties Of the sup
Elementary action referred to will avoid the
need of legislation or other action to prevent
the longer withholding Of such rights of actual
claimants as may be shown to exist. As au-
thorized by the congress preliminary cps have
been taken for the assemblage at this capital
during the coming year of the representatives
of South and Central American states together
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