The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1888-12-14

of the influx of this class of Chinese sub
iects. in accordance with the expressed
wish Of both governments, q cause OF IN
moved.
the Japanese minister at this capitol OF the
adjournment of the conference for the re-
vision of the treaties of Japan with foreign
powers, owing to the objection OF his gov
ernmsnt to the provision in the draft OF the
iurisdictiOnal convention which required
the submission of the criminal cooe OF me Lay
empire to the powers in advance OF Its De-
coming operative. This notification was,
however, accompanied with an assurance
of Japadfs intention to continue the work
of revision. Notwithstanding this tenn
porary interruption of negotiation, IL Is
hoped the improvements will soon De So
cured in the jurisdictional system as re.
spects foreigners in Japan and relief
! afforded that country from the present IN
! due and oppressive foreign control in mat
tiers of commerce. l earnestly recommend
| that relief be provided for the injuries &C
cidentally caused to Japanese subjects IN
the island of Ikisisma by target practce OF
One of our vessels.
A diplomatic mission from COrea has
been received. The formal intercourse be
tween the two countries contemplated Oy
the treaty of 1882 is now established. A
legislative provision is hereby recon-
mended to organize and equip consular
courts in COrea. Persia has estaDllsnea
diplomatic representation at this capital,
I and has evinced great interest In the enter
prise and achievements of our citizens. L
am therefore hopeful that beneficial COM
mercial relations between the TWO coun-
tries may be brought about
1 announce with sincere regret maj
Hayti has again become the theatre of In
cr,rroofinp Iicor0or an6 ~hlOO0Shn0. The
titular government of President Solomon
has been forcibly overthrown and he drlyen
out of the country to France, where ne mas
since died. The tenure of power has been
so unstable amid the war OF factions tbat
has ensued since the expulsion OF President
by the will of the Haytien people has been
recognized as administering response
bly, the affairs of that country.
Our representative has been instructed to
abstain from interference betWeen the war
ring factions, and a vessel OF u navy mas
been sent to Haytien waters to sustain our
minister and for the protection OF the per
sons and property of American citizens.
Precautions have been taken to enforce our
neutrality laws and prevent our 4rrltOry
from becoming the base of military sup
plies for either of the warning factions.
Under color of a blockade, OF Which no
reasonable notice had been given, ana
WHICH, uOCS uOb dRpC01 ~ ~v Oeo" NN
GENTLY maintained. a seizure OF vessels I'M
| der the American flag has been reported,
/ and in consequence measures to prevent
and redress any mOlestatiOn of any OF our
innocent merchantmen have been adopted.
A proclamation was duly made on NO,
vember 9, 1884, l. Of +r the con ny T%na
5, 1876, with Hawaii, under which
relations of much special and bene-
I fetal intercourse have been created.
/ In the vast field oriental m now
unfolded from over the pacific borders, no
features present stronger recommendatlons
for congressional action than the establish
! egraph with Honolulu. The graphic posi-
| ton of the Hawaiian group in relation to
| our Pacific states creates a natural interde-
| tendency and mutually of interest which
| our present treaties were intended to foster
| and which made close communication a
logical and commercial necessity.
The wisdom of concluding q treaty. OF
| commercial reciprocity with Mexico has
| been heretofore stated in my messages to
| congress, and the lapse of time and growth
| of commerce with that close neighb0r and
| sister republic confirm the judgment so ex-
pressed. The precise relocation of our
| boundary line is needful, and adequate ap-
| preparation is now recommended. It is
| with sincere satisfaction that l am enable
| to advert to the spirit of good neighbor-
| hood and friendly cooperate n and concili-
| alton that has marked the correspondence
| and action of the Mexican authorities iii
| their share of the task of maintaing law
| and order about the line of our common
boundary.
The long pending boundary suit between
| Costa RIGA and Nicaragua was referred to
| my arbitration, and by an award made on
the ed of March last the question has been
finally settled to the expressed satisfaction
| of both the parties interested.
The empire of Brazil In aDOllshlng the
last vestige of slavery among Christian ma
tons called forth the earnest congratula-
tions of this government in expression of
the cordial sympathies of our people.
The claims of nearly all other countries
against Chill, growing out OF her late wal
with Bolivia and Peru, have been disposed
ment. Similar claims Of our citizens will
continue to be urged upon the Chiliaa gov
eminent, and it is hoped will not be sub
ject to further delays.
A comprehensive treaty of amity and
commerce with Peru was proclaimed No
vember Z last, and it is expected that under
its operation actual prosperity and good
suance of the policy of arbitration, a treaty
to have come to end this matter, and l trust
their prompt confirmation by both parties
to the supplementary action referred to
will avert the need OF legislative or other
action to prevent the longer Withholding
of such rights of actual claimants as may
be shown to exist.
AS authorized by congress, preliminary
steps have been taken for the assemblage
at this capital during the coming year of
representatives of the South and Central
American states, together with those of
Mexico, Haytl and San Domingo, to discuss
sundryimportant monetary and commercial
topics. Excepting in those cases where from
reasons of contiguity of territory and ex-
panse of a border line incapable of being
guarded, reciprocal commercial treat,