Milford chronicle., 1888-12-07
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d1tlOn OF TINS lupofthul question: as ~ now Il
stands before them and the country, and fol
the settlement of which am deeply solie-
itous
THIS sACKvILLE INCIDENT.
Near the close Of the month of October last.
occurrences Of a deeply regrettabIe nature
were brought to my knowledge, which made
it my painful but imperative duty to obtain,
with as little delay as possible, a new per-
sonal channel Of diplomatic intercourse in
this country with the government Of Great
Britain.
The correspondence in relation to this in
cident viii in due course be laid before you,
and viii disclose the objectionable conduct
of the official referred to in his interference
by advice and counsel with the suffrages OF
American citizens in the very crisis Of the
presidential election then near at hand, and
also in his subsequent public declarations to
justify his action, superadding impugnment
Of the executive and senate Of the United
States, in connection with important ques-
tions now pending in controversy between
the two governments
The olfense thus committed was most
grave, involving disastrous possibilities tt
the good relations of the United States and
Great Britain, constituting gross breach OF
diplomatic privilege and an invasion Of the
purely domestic affairs and essential sover
eighty Of the government to which the envoy
was accredited.
Having first fulfilled the just demands Of
international comfy, by affording full op
portunity for her majesty's government to
act in relief Of the situation, considered
prolongation Of discussion to be unwarranted
and thereupon declined to further recognize
the diplomatic character Of the person, whose
continuance in such function would destroy
that mutual confidence which is essential &c
the good understanding Of the two govern.
ments, and was consistent with the welfare
and self respect Of the government of the
United States
The usual interchange Of communicate or
has since continued through her majesty's
legation in this city.
THE SEAL FISHERIES.
Nv endeavors to establish by international
co-oDsration measures for the prevention Of
the determination Of fur seals in Behrlng sea
have not been relaxed, and 1 have hopes Of
being enabled shortly to submit an effective
and satisfactory conventional proiet with the
maritime powers for the approval Of tho
senate.
The coastal boundary between our Alaskan
possessions and British Columbia, regret te
say, has not received the attention demanded
DN us lpuIAhuIEf anu WAAANAA R-A 7NfeA- - ~
casions heretofore 1 have had the honor to
recommend TO the congress
The admitted impraoticability, if not i'm.
possibility, of making an accurate and pre-
else 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 requisite, for the
prevention of international Jurisdictional
complications, that adequate appropriation
for a reconnaissance and survey to obtain
proper knowledge of the locality and the geo
graphical features of the boundary should be
authorized by congress with as little delay as
possible
knowledge to be only thus obtained is an
essential prerequisite for negotiation foi
ascertaining a common boundary, OF as pre-
liminary to any other mode OF settlement.
1t is much to be desired that some agree
ment should be reached with her majesty's
government by which the damages to life
and property on the great lakes may be ale
waited by removing or humanely regulating
the obstacles to reciprocal assistance to
wrecked or stranded vessels.
The act of June 10, 1873, which offers to
Canadian vessels free access to our inland
waters in aid of wrecked or disabled vessels,
has not yet become eff ective through concur
rent action by Canada.
The due protection Of our citizens of French
origin or descent, from claim of military
service in the event of their returning to oI
visiting France, has called forth correspond
ence which was laid before you at the last
session.
In the absence Of conventional agreement
as to naturalization, which is greatly to be de.
sired, this government sees no occasion to re-
cede from the sound position it has main
Aos,,I not rv,1rr wit yaorar1 to Krauea hut &
to all countries with which the United States
have not concluded special treaties.
GERMANYs BEREAvEMEYTs.
Twice within the last year has the imperial
household Of Germany been visited by death
and have hastened 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 hero
ism under suffering Of his son the late EN-
peror Frederick.
renew my recommendation of two yeari
ago for the passage of a bill for the refund.
ing to certain German steamship lines Of the
interest upon tonnage dues illegally exacted
On the 18th Of April last laid before tbs
house of representatives full information re-
specting our interests in Samoa; and in tbs
subsequent correspondence on the same sub
ject, which will be laid before you in due
course the hiscory of events in those islands
will be found.
In message accompanying my approval
on the 1st day Of October last, OF a bill fOI
the exclusion Of Chinese laborsrs, laid be
fore congress full information aud all CORE
spondence touching the negotiation of the
treaty with China, concluded at this capital
on the 18th Of March, 1883, and which, hav-
ing been confirmed by the senate with GER
tain amendments, was rejected by the Chi
nese government. This message contained q
recommendation that sum of money be ap-
propriated as compensation to Chinese sub
jects who had suffered injuries at the hands
of lawless men withiR our jurisdiction. Such
appropriations having been duly made, the
fund awaits reception by the Chinese gov
ernment
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.
On the 9th Of August, 1887, notification
was given by the Japanese minister at thii
capital of the adjournment Of the conference
for the revision of the treaties Of Japan with
foreign powers, owing to the objection Of hi
government to the provision in the draf
jurisdictional convention which required thI
submission Of the criminal code of the empiri
to the powers in advance Of its becoming
operative. This notification was, however
accompanied with an assurance Of Japan
intention to continue the work of revision
Notwithstanding this temporary interrup
tion of negotiations it is hoped that improve
ments may soon be secured in the jurisdic
tional system as respects foreigners in Japan
and relief afforded to that country from th
present undue and oppressive foreign contro
In matters of commerce.
I earnestly recommend that relief be pro
vided for the injuries accidentally caused t
Japanese subjects in the Islapd Ikisima b,
the target practice Of one Of our vessels.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH OTHER POW
ERs.
A diplomatic mission from Corea has beel
racairnd and the formal intarconrsa hatvvae.