The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06

connded 10 ny charge: To heal the wounds q
the Constitution and 20 preserve Il from turtle
violation. 70 persuade my countFymen. so IA
IS may. thai Il Il not IN a splendid Govern
ment supported by powerful monopolies an
aristocrattcal establishments that they viii fin
happiness. OF their liberties protection. but 4
plain system. void OF pOmp-proteeting al
and granting fayors 10 none-dispehsing ~
blessings like the deEs OF heaven unseen an,
unfelt save in the freshness and beauty the.
contrioufe 10 produce. II is such . Government
tnat the genius Of our people requires, such
one only under which our States may remain
Tor ages 10 come. united prosperous and free
IN pursuance Of n constitutional provisioi
requiring the President from time 10 time q
give 70 the Congress information OF the stat
OF The Union, L have the satisfaction 10 announce
that the close Of the year finds the UniteS
states In the enjoyment OF domestic tranquility
and a. peace with AL the nations
Since my last amt Z message our foreign
relations have been strengthened and improved
I py performance OF international good ofaces
and BY neT and renewed treaties OF amity
I anls.
Those international questions which still
await settlement are all reasonably within the
domain OF amicable negotiation. and there Il
:
United States and any foreign power that is
not susceptible OF satisfactory adjustment by
frank diplomatic entertainment
HE questions between Great Britain and
the United States relating TO the rights OF
American fishermen under treaty and tnterna-
tional comfy, In the territorial waters Of
Canada and Newfoundland, / regret 70 say,
are not satisfactorily adjusted. These mat
ters were fully treated In my message 10 the
Senate OF February %. isss. together with
which convention concluded under my au-
thorify with her Malestyis government on the
18th OF February last for the removal Of all
causes OF misunderstanding. was submitted by
me for the approval OF the Senate.
This treaty having been rejected by the SEN
ate transmitted message 70 the Congress on
the I'D Of August lEst =eVieWing the iransae-
lions and submitting for consideration certain
recommendations for legislation concerning the
important questions involved
Afteruard. on the 18th OF September. in re-
Spouse 10 resolution OF the Senate again
communicated fully all the information in my
possession rs 10 the action Of the Government
Of Canada. affecting the commercial relation be-
tween the Dominion and thu United States, in
eludiEg the treatment Of American fshing YES
sells In the ports and waters Of British North
America The communications have all been
published and therefore opened 10 the knowi-
edge OF both Houses OF Congress, although two
were addressed to the Senate alone. Comment
upOn- or repetition Of their contents would be
superfHous and am not aware that any thing
has since occurred which should be added 10 the
facts therein stated
Therefore, merely repeat IS applicable 20
the present time. the statement which viii be
found In my message % the Senate Of Septem-
Der y. last: That since March g. 1857, no case
has beea reported to the Department Of State
wherein complaint has been made Of unfriendiy
or unlawful treatment OF American fishing
vessels on the part OF the Canadian authorities,
in which reparaiion vas not promptly and salts
faetorily obtained by the United States Consul
General At Halifax" Having essayed in the
discharge OF my duty 10 procure by negotiation
the settlement OF a longstandinR cause of dis
pufe and 20 remove constant menace TO the |
goad relations Of the two countries and oontin- |
uing 10 be OF the opinion that the treaty OF Feb
ruary last. which failed 10 receive the approval |
Of the Senate did supply - satisfactory. prae-
Teal and final adjustment upon q basis /
and just 70 both parties Of the din
cult and yexed question 70 which Il related
and having subsequently and unavailingly re
other legislation to Congress which
hoped would s1hiec; 10 meet the exigency
treated By the rejection OF the treaty j now
lg ain evoke the earnest and immediate atten-
lol OF the Congress 70 the condition Of This I'M
Dortant question a. Il nov stands before them
md the country. and fer the settlement OF
Ehich am deeply soli.itOuS Near the close
4 the month Of october last. occurrences Of
ieePiy regretabie nature were brought 10 my
which made ii my painful
nj imperative duty TO obtain.
nth as little delay as possible. = new
'ers0nsl channel OF diplomatic intercourse in
his country with the Government OF Great
iEItain- The cores oade1ee in relation 10 this
Incident Ein IN due course be laid before you
nd viii disclose The unpardonable conduct OF I
be o1eial referred 70 in his interference by ad-
Ice and counsel with the su1rages Of Amer
Al citizens IN the very crisLs Of the Presiden- |
Al election then near az hand and also IN his
lbsequent public declarations 20 justify his {
-tiOn, superadding impairment OF the EKecu-
re and Senate Of the United States, In con I
ectiOa with important questions nov pending /
controversy between the two Governments
Inc ofense thus committed vas most grave 5
EOlyinz disastrous possibilities 70 the good re- {
tions Of the United States and Great Britain | \
gross breach Of diplomatic priv Z
.ge and an invasion Of the purely domestic
iairs and essential sovereignty Of the Govern 4
mt 70 which the Envoy wac accredited HaF- :
2 nrsf fulfilled the Just demands Of iuterna- 4
nal comfy, by according free opportunity for y
r Aalesty's Government 70 act in relief of
e situation considered prol0ngziiou OF dis 1
sstcn to be unuarrsnted. and thereupon de c
ned TO further recognize ths diplomatic char 9
Ter Of The person whose continuance in such n
letson vould destroy the mutual CONFIDENCE
lieh IS essential TO the q oil understanding Of q
2 two Governments and was inconsistent /,
Ii the welfare and se:frespect o. the Coy q
lmeht OF the United States. q
The usual interchange Of communication has S
zee continued through Her lssiesiy's legntion
this city. y
dy endearor TO establish by international Il
operation. measures for the prevention Of e
: determination Of fur-seals in Behrfng o
= have not been relaxed. and I have hopes Il
being enabled shortly 10 submit an effect a
and satisfactory conventional project I.
n the maritime powers for the approval a
the Senate The coastal boundary he II
zen our Alaskan possessions and British C,
lumbis. I regret 10 say has not received
. attention demanded By its Importance q
I which. on several occasions heretofore ! d
ave had the honor 10 recommend TO the it
ngress- The admitted impraetieabilify, II 81
impossibiliiy. OF making IN accurate and c.
cise survey and denarkatisn Of the boun- n
) line IL i reeited in the tre atty with Rus IL
under <bieh Alaska Vas eeded 10 the Cnitec &C
ties renders If absolutely requisite, for the DC
ventiou OF intern4tionaI turisdic-fonaI com in
,stiOus that adequate appropriation for a en-
o1noisane- and survey 10 obtain proper Fir
,WIedge Of the locality and the geographical &c
lures CT the boundary should lie authorized ii,
C0L -rtes Elln a. ull4f oelsy as possible. no
oEIed-e 10 be only thus obtained Is an Is be
iial prerequisite for negotiation 70. ascer-
ling common boundary or as preliminary Il.
ny other mode OF settlement Ca
+ much TO be desired that some agree re
II should be reached with her Maiestv.s Al
eminent ~ Shich the damage to life and ".
perty On the great lakes nlay be aIleviaied Gu
removing OF humanely regulating the OBJ me
les TO reciprocal assistance to wrecked or WI
nded vessels. The act OF June ~. 1875. rii
CD Offers 10 Canadian vessels free access 10 inc
inland waters in aid Of wrecked or disabled cis
els has not yet become elective, through lie
current action Of Canada mi
be due protection OF cur citizens Of French val
in OF descent from claim OF military service OBJ
be event Of their returning TO or visiting TO
nee. has called forth correspondence which wi
lad before you At the last session. str
the absence Of Conventional agreement as eo-
zturalizaiion which Is greatly 10 be desired. !
Government sees no occasion 10 recede thu
q the sound position il has maintained. NOT 10
with regard 70 France. but as 10 ali eoun- III,
with which the United States have mt | me