Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-12-15

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loyalty in the excuse that he wandered and
disobeyed la search OF a better way TO reach
the public welfare than the constitution Of
fered. What has been said Is deemed not in
appropriate at a time when from a century's
height we view the way already trod by the
American people ana attempt to discover
their future path. The seventh president OF
the United States, the soldier and the states
man and the tirm and brave friend OF the peo-
pie, Ia vindication Of his course as the pro-
tector Of the popular rights and the champion
OF true American citizenship, declared "The
ambition which leads me on Is an anxious de-
sire and a fixed determination 10 restore to
the people unlmpaired the sacred trust they
have conhded to my charge; 20 to heal
the wounds Of the constitution and 70 pre-
serve 1t from further violation; 10 persuade
my countrymen 80 far as | NAV that IL is not
In a splendid government, supported by pow
efful monopolists aud arlstocratical establish
ments, that they Will tind happiness or their
liberties proteced, but In a plain system,
void OF pomp, protecting all and granting ia
vors TO none, dispensing It's blessings like the
dews Of heaven, unseen and unfelt. 1t is
such a government as the genius Of our peo.
pie requires; such an one only under which
our states may remain for ages to come,
united prosperous and free"
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
In the pursuance OF a constitutional pro-
vision requiring the president from time TO
time to give to congress information Of the
state OF the union | have the satisfaction TO an
nounce that the close OF the year finds the
United States In the enjoyment OF domestic
tranquility and at peace with all the ~nations.
Since my last annual message our foreign rela-
tons have been strengthened aud improved
by the performance Of international good
offices and by new and renewed treaties
OF amity, commerce and re-
clprocal extradition OF criminals.
These international questions which still
await settlement are all reasonably within
the domain or amicabie negotiations and
there is no existing subject OF dispute be-
tween the United States aud any foreign
power that Is not IA susceptible OF s~atisfac-
tory adjustment by frank diplomatic treat
ment. The questions between Great Britain
and the United States relating to the rights
OF American fishermen under treaty and inter
national comfy In the territorial waters Of
Canada and New Foundland, | regret 10 say
are not satisfactorily adjusted. These mat.
tiers were fully treated in my message TO the
senate Of February 20, 1888, together with
which action a convention, concluded under
my authority with her mgiesty'S government
on the 10Th OF February last for the removal
of all causes % misunderstanding was sub
United by me for the approval OF the senate.
This treaty having been rejected by the sem
ate, l transmitted a message to the congress
on the 23d Of August last, rev ewing the
transaction, and submitting Tor c%onsidera-
ton certain recommendations for legislation
concerning the important questions involved.
AfterWaTd on the Eth cf September, 10 re-
spouse 10 q rcsUlut uu Of the senate, | again
transmitted fully the Information IN my pos
session rs 70 the action Of The government OF
Canada, affecting bhC commercial relations be-
tween the dominion and the United States,
including the ucatueut of American fishing
vessels Ia the ports and waters Of Brttith
North America. The communications have
all heen published ard therefore opened 10
the knowledge II both houses Of congress,
although two were addressed to the senate
alone. Comnicnt upon or repetition Of their
would be superiluJus and ! am not
ANYTHING has since occurred
which should be added to the facts
therein stated, Therefore | merely
as applicable to toe present time the
which viii be- found In my mes
sage to tue senate OF september 20th last:
That since March l, 1857, no case has been
reported 10 the department OF state where
complaint has been made Of unfrinndly OF un-
treatment Of American dshing vessels
on the part OF Canadian authorities for which
reparation was not promptly and ~satisfsc-
tOrily obtained by The United States consul
general at Halifax
Having essayed IN the DISCHARGE Of my duty
TO procure by negotiation the settlement OF Il
long standing cause OF dispute and to remove
q constant menace to the good relations OF
the two countries and continuing In the
opinion that the treaty Of February last which
failed to receive the approval Of the senate
and supply a satisfactory, practical and mail
adjustment on a basis honorable and just 10
both parties OF the difficult and vexed ques-
ton 70 which 1t related, and having subse-
quently and unavaiitugly recon
mended other legislation TO con
gress which / hoped would suffice
To meet at the cXgsncy created by the rejeo-
ton Of the treaty. / now again invoke the
earnest and Immediate attention Of thc con-
gre.s 10 the condition Of this important Qucs-
ton as it now stands before them ami the
country, and for the settlement Of which |
am deeply solicitiouS. Near the close Of the
month Of October last occurrences If a deep
" regretable nature We're brought to my
knowledge, which made II my painful, but
imperative duty TO obtain, Win az llttle delay
as possible, a new personal ch2uuel OF diplo-
matte intercourse Ia this country with the
Of Great Britain. The cores
pondence in relation to this incident VIII, in
due course, be laid before you and will G,s-
close the objectionable conduct OK the official
referred 10 IN bis interference, by advice and
counsel, with tn, sutlrages If American cIti-
zens In the very crisis Of the presidential
election. then near az hand, also in the sub
FiAICiN Ittlttt lAtlnl u. OHN ~ lA-illf HIS aE~
ton, superaddipg the impugument OF the tx
ecutiyc and senate In the United States 10 CON
ncctton with important questionsnC low pending
In controversy between the two government.
The offcnse thus committed was most grave,
involving disastrous possibilities to the good
relations Of the United States and Great
Britain, constituting a gross breach OF diplo-
matte privilege and an invasion OF the pu,cly
domestic affairs and essential sovereignty Of
the government to which the envoy was de-
credited. Having first fulfilled the just de-
mands OF international economy by alfordiug
full opportunity fo~ her majcsty's government
10 act IN relief of the situation anu considered
the prolongation Of the discussion 90 be
unwarranted and thereupou declined 10
further recognize the diplomatic character Of
the person whose continuance in such func-
ton would destroy that mutual confidence
which Is essential 10 the good understanding
OF the two governments and was Inconsistent
with the welfare and self-respect Of the
government OF the United States the
usual interchange Of communication has
since continued through her maiesty's lega-
ton ia this city.
My endeavors to establish by international
cooperation measures FOR the prevention Of
the determination OF fur seals In Behrtug sea
have NOT been relaxed Gnd / have houes Of
being enabled shortly TO submit au effective
and satisfactory conventional proyect
with the maritime powers for
the approval OF the senate.
The coast and boundry between our Alas
kan possessions and British Columbia, I re-
greet to say, has not received the attention
demanded by ITS Importance and which on
several occasions heretofore ] had the honor