Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-12-07

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then near ct hand, and also In his subse-
quent public declarations to justify his
action, superadding impugnment OF tho
executive and senate Of the United
States in connection with important
questions now pending in controversy
between the two governments.
The o6ense thus committed was most
grave, involving disastrous possibilities
to the good relations Of the United States
and Great Britain, constituting agross
breach Of diplomatic privilege and an in
vasion of the purely domestic affairs and
essential sovereignty Of the government
to which the envoy was accredited.
Having first fulfilled the just demands
of international comfy by affording full
opportunity for her majesty's govern
ment to act in relief Of the situation,
considered prolongation Of discussion to
be unwarranted and thereupon declined
to further recognize the diplomatic char
acter of the person whose continuance in
such function would destroy that mutual
confidence which is essential to the good
understanding Of the two governments,
and was inconsistent with the welfare
and self respect of the government of the
of communication has since continued
through her majesty's legation in this
city.
The Seal Fisheries.
My endeavors to establish, by in
ternational cooperation, measures for
the prevention of the determination of
fur seals in Behring sea have not been re-
laxed, and have hopes of being enabled
shortly to submit an effective and salts
factory conventional project with the
maritime powers for the approval of the
senate.
The Boundary Of Alaska.
The coastal boundary between our
Alaskan possessions and British Column
bia, regret to say, has not received the
attention demanded BY its Importance,
and which, on several occasions hereto
fore, have had the honor to recon-
mend to the congress. The admitted
impracticablity, il not impossibility, of
making an accurate and percise survey
and demarkation of the boundary line,
as it is recited in the treaty with Russia,
under which Alaska was ceded to the
United States, renders it absolutely. re-
quisite for the prevention of national
jurisdiction complications that the ade-
quate appropriation for q reconnaissance
and survey to obtain proper knowledge
of the locality and the geographical feat
ures of the boundary should be author
lied by congress with as little delay a.
possible.
Rights of Foreigners.
It is much to be desired that some
agreement should be reached with her
majesty's government by which the
damage to life and property on the great
lakes may be alleviated by removing or
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ciprocal assistance to wrecked or
stranded vessels. The act of June 10,
1878, which offers to Canadian vessels
free access to our inland waters in aid Of
wrecked or disabled vessels, has not yet
become effective through concurrent &C
tion by Canada.
The due protection Of our citizens Of
French origin or decent, from claim of
military service in the event of their
returning to or visiting France, has
called forth correspondence which was
laid before you at the last session in the
absence of conventional agreement as to
disqualification, which is greatly to be de-
sired; this government sees no occasion
to recede from the sound position it has
maintained, not only with regard to
France, but as to all countries with
which the United States have not con-
cluded special treaties.
Twice within the last year has the inn
perial household of Germany been vis-
tied by death, and have fastened to
express the sorrow Of 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
Frederick. renew my recommends
kSCy, of <I,n -,
bill for the refunding to certain German
steamship lines Of the interest upon ton
mage dues illegally exacted.
In a message accompanying approval,
on the first day of October last, of bill
for the exclusion of Chinese laborers.
laid before congress full information,
and all correspondence touching the ne
gotiation of the treaty with China con-
cluded at this capital on March 12, 1883,
and which having been confirmed by the
senate with certain amendment, was re-
jected 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 Jurisdiction
Such appropriation having been duly
found, awaits reception by the Chinese
government.
A Consulship for Corea.
Legislative provision is hereby recon-
mended to organize and equip consular
courts in Corea. Persia has established
diplomatic representations at this capital
and has evidenced very great interest in
the enterprise and achievements Of our
citizens. am therefore hopeful that
beneficial commercial relations between
the two countries may be brought about:
The Hsytian Trouble.
I announce with sincere regret that
Hayi has again become the theatre Of
insrrrection, disorder and bloodshed.
The titular government of President Sal
omon has been forcibly overthrown and
driven out of the country to France,
where he has since died. The tenure Of
power has been 80 unstable amid the war
Of factions that has ensued since the ex-
pulsion Of President Saloman that no
governpent constituted by the will Of
the Haytian people has been recognized
as administering reeponsibly the affairs