Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-03

countries with which the United States have
not concluded special treaties.
Twice within the last year has the imperial
household Of Germany been visited by death;
this people, and their appreciation of the lofty
character Of the late aged Emperor William,
and their sympathy with the heroism under
suffering of his son, the late Emperor Fred
erick. / renew my Recommendation OF two
years ago for the passage OF a bill for the re-
funding 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
ject, which win be laid before you in due
course, the history Of events in those islands
will be found.
OUR RELATIONS WITH CHINA
In q message accompanying my approval on
tn LIST day of October last, Of bill for the ex-
clusion Of Chinese laborers, laid before Con-
kress 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
confirmed by the Senate with certain amend
ments, was rejected by the Chinese govern
ment. This message contained recommends
ton that sum of money be appropriated as
compensation to Chinese subjects who had suf-
fered injuries at the hands Of lawless men
having been duly made, the fund awaits recep-
ton by the Chinese government 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, a
cause OF unkind feeling has been permanently
removed.
JAPAN, coREA, AND PERSIA.
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 q Japan with foreign
powers, owing to the obi ection of his govern
ment to the provision in the draft jurisdic-
tional convention which required the submits
sion 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 Japans intention to con-
tinue the work OF revision. Notwithstanding
this temporary interruption of negotiations. it
is hoped that improvements may soon be Sc
cured in the jurisdictional system as respects
foreigners in Japan, and relief afforded to that
country from the present undue and oppres-
sive 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.
diplomatic mission from Corea has been
received, and the formal intercourse between
the two countries contemplated by the treaty
OF 1882 is now established Legislative pro-
vision is hereby recommended to organize and
equip consular courts in Corea.
Persia has established diplomatic representa-
ton at this capital and has evinced very great
interest in the enterprise and achievements of
our citizens. l am, therefore, hopeful that
beneficial commercial relations between the
two countries may be brought about.
THE DISORDERS IN HAYTI
announce with sincere regret that Hayti
has again become the theater of insurrection,
disorder and bloodshed. The titular govern
ment of President Saloman has been forcibly
overthrow, and he driven out of the country
to France, where he has since died. The ten
ure Of power has been so unstable amid the
war of factions that has ensued since the ex-
pulsion of President Saloman, that no govern
ment constituted by the will of the Haytien
people has been recognized as administering
responsibility the affairs of that country. Our
representative has been instructed to abstain
from interference between the warning fac
tions and a vessel of our navy has been sent to
Haytien waters to sustain our minister and for
the protection Of the persons and property of
American citizens. Due precautions have been
taken to enforce our neutrality laws and pre-
vent our territory from becoming the base of
military supplies for either of the warning fac
tons Under color Of q blockade, of which no
reasonable notice had been given, and which
does not appear to have been efficiently MAIN
tanned, seizure Of vessels under the American
flag has been reported, and, in consequence,
measures to prevent and redress any molesta-
ton OF our innocent merchantmen have been
adopted.
Proclamation was duly made on the 9th day
Of November, 1887, of the conventional extern
sions of the treaty of June 8, 1875, with Hawaii,
under which relations of such special and
beneicent intercourse have been created. In
the vast field Of Oriental commerce now I'M
folded from our Pacific borders no feature pre-
sents stronger recommendations for congress-
ional action than the establishment of commu-
nication by submarine telegraph with Honolulu.
The geographical position of the Hawaiian
group in relation to our Pacific states creates
natural interdependency and mutually of in
terest which our present treaties we're intended
to foster and which make close communica-
ton a logical and commercial necessity.
THE MEXICAN BOUNDARY QUESTION.
The wisdom of concluding treaty Of COM
mercial 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 pre-
else relocation of our boundary line is needful,
and adequate appropriation is now recon-
l.
am enabled to advert to the spirit of good
neighborhoOd and friendly cooperation and
Cancellation that has marked the correspond
ence 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 RIGA and Nicaragua was referred to my
arbitration; and by an award made on the 22d
of March last the question has been finally
settled to the expressed satisfaction of both of
the parties in interest.
SOUTH AMERICA.
The empire 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 other countries
against Chile, growing out of her late war with
Bolivia and Peru, have been disposed of,
either by arbitration or by lump settlement.
Similar claims Of our citizens win continue to
be urged upon the Chilean government and it
Is hoped will not be subject to further delays.
A comprehensive treaty of amity and COM
merce with Peru was proclaimed on November
T. last, and it is expected that under its opera
ton mutual prosperity and good understand
ing will be promoted.
In pursuance Of the policy of arbitration,
treaty to settle the claim of Santos, an Ameri-
can citizen, against Ecuador has been con-
cluded under my authority, and will be duly
submitted for the approval Of the Senate.
terfield against Denmark and Of Van Bokelen
against Hayti, will probably be made, and
trust the principle Of such settlements may be
extended in practice under the approyal of the