The times., 1888-12-07

ate, again communicated fully all the inforrna
ton in niy possession TO the action of tho gov
ernment OF Canada affecting the commercial rela.
uvns between the Dominion and the United States
including the treatment os American fishing YES.
sels In Tue ports and waters OF British North
America. The communications have all been
published, aud therefore opened 10 tho
knowledge Of both houses of congress- although
two were addressed TO the sena alone. Com
sup riuous, ,end am not aware that anything has
since occurred which should be added 10 the facts
therein stated Therefore, merely repeat as ap.
plicabe 10 the present time the statement which
Sept ~ last, That since March 3, 1887, no
case has been reported TO the depar ment OF state
wherein complaint has been made of unfriendly
or unlawful try yatment OF American vessels on the
part OF the Canadian authorities, In which repar-
alton was not promptly and satisfactorily OBJ
tanned by the United States consul general at
Halifax.
Having rssayed in the discharge of my duty to
procure by negotiation the settlement OF long
remove constant menace TO the good relations
OF the two countris,and continuing OF the opinion
that the treaty of February last which failed 10
receive the approval OF the senate, did supply
"A satisfactory practical and final adjust mcnt
upon ba is honorable and just to both parties OF
the difficult and vexed question to which IL re-
lated" and having subsequently, and unavai-
ingly recommen ted other legislation to congress
which hoped woul suffice TO meet the exigency
crea! ed by the rejection of the treaty, now
again invoke the earnest and immediate atten-
tion of the congress to the condition OF this im
portant question as It now stands before them
and the country and for the settlement or which
am deepy solicitous.
Near the close OF the month of October, last
occurrences of deeply rrgretable nature were
hrou Snt To my knowledge, which made IL my
puinfu but imperative duty to obtain with as
little delay "a possible q new personal channel Of
diplomatic intercourse In this country with the
government of Great Britain. The correspond.
ence in relation 10 this incident will in due course
be laid before you and ill disclose the unpardou.
able conduct OF the official referreI to In his In.
tprfere0Ce
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, superau uding tmpugnment OF
the executive and SO ATE of the United States,
Ia connection with important questions now
pending in controversy between the two govern
ments
The offense thus committed was most grave,
involving disastr us possibilities to the good re-
lations OF the United States and Great Britain,
constituting gross hreach OF diplomatic privi-
lege and invasion Of the purely dome tic affairs
and essential sovereignty OF the government to
VIII ch the envoy was accredited Having first
fulfilled tne just demand, Of international COM
ity by ntfording full opportunity for her ma
jeSty's government To in relief Of the situa-
tioh, considered proongation OF discussion to
be unwarranted, and the. eupon declined to fur
ther recognize the diplomatic. character of the
pesson whose continuance In such function
would dest, oy that mutual confidence which Is
essential TO the good understanding OF the two
governments, and was Inconsistent with the wei.
fare AID self'respect of the government Of the
United States. The usual interchange OF com.
munic II ion has since con inued through her ma
iesty's egation in this city.
The president then calls attention TO the neccs-
sty of action for the protection of the fur seal in.
du,try in Behrng sea, and hopes soon to submit
sa sfactory solution OK the matter TO the senate;
also 10 the importance OF establishing tue boun-
Diary line between Alaska aud British Columbia;
the desirability of reaching an agreement with
Great Britain in regard TO alleviating the dangers
TO life and property on the great lakes by reci-
procal action, which has not been reached be-
cause Canada has not acted concurrenty with
llg m sTEf n rieyip
from the claims OF that government for military
service, iu which connection he sees no occasion
for us to recedr from our position on the subject.
lie refers feelingly and eulogi>tically TO the late
emp nor of Germany, and then calls attention
briefly to the state of affairs in Samoa referring
congress to tho statements already laid before IL
on that subject.
announce with sincere regret that Hayti has
again become the theater of insurrection, dis.
order and bloodshed The titular government of
President Solomon has been forcibly overthrown,
and he driven out of the country to France where
he has since died. The tenure of power has been
so unstable amid the war of factions that has en-.
sued siu>e the expulsion of President Solomon,
that no government constituted by the will OF
the Hnytian people has been recognized as adj
ministeriny responsibility the affairs OF that conn.
try. Our representative has been instructed
to abstain from Interference between
the warning factions. and q vessel Of our navy
has been sent to Haytien waters to sustain our
minister and for the protection OF the persons
and property OF American citizens. Due precau-
tions have been taken to enforce our neutrality
laws and prevent our territory from becoming
the base OF military supplies for either of the
warning factions. Under color of blockade, of
which no reasonable notice had been given and
which does not appear to have been efficiently
maintained, a seizure of vessels under the Ameri-
can flag has been reported, and in consequence
measures to prevent and redress any molestatiou
of any OF our innocent merchantmen have been
adopted.
Proclamation was duly made on the 9th day of
of the tr atty Of June Q, 1885, with Hawaii under
which relations OF such special and beneficial in
tercouTSe have heen created.
The president then announces that 80 far the
Chinese government has not made any claim on
the money appropriated for indemnity TO Chinese
for injuries iniiic ed by mo II in this country and
hopes that the cessation OF the influx of Chinese
into this country will remove a cause of unkid
feelink. lie also refers briefly 10 our relations
with japan, Core0, Persia md other countries
and urges the conclusion OF " reel rocity treaty
with Mexico; .congratulates Brazil on the total
adjustment OF slavery and states our relations
with Chilli Peru, Venezuela, and other South
American countries, none of which are anything
but friendly. OF the "All-Amer;can" congress he
says:
As authorized by the congress- preliminary
steps have been taken for the assemblage at this
capital during the coming year the representa-
together with those of Mexico, Hayti and San
Domingo, to discuss sund important monetary
and commercial topics Excepting in those cases
where, from reasons OF contiguity OF territory
and the existence of border line Incapable of
being guarded. reciprocal commercial treaties
may be found expedient it Ia believed that freezer
mutual exchange of products can be most ad-
vantageously arranged by independent but CO.
operative legislation. In the mode last mentioned
the control of our taxation for revenue will be
always retained In our own hands, restricted by
conventional agreements with other govern
ments.
With the rapid increase Of immigration to our
shores an 4 the iac les Of modern travel, abuses
OF tue generous privileges afforded ny our nat
urali. alton laws cal for their careful revision.
The easy and unguarded manner in which csrtif.
cate OF American citizenship can be Obtained has
in .uced class, unfortu ately large, to avail
themselves OF the oppor unity to bee me absolved
from allegiance to their natl, land aud yet by
for Ign residence to escape any Just duty aud
constitution OF service TO the country of their
proposed adoption. Thus while evading the duties
of citiz nship to the United States, they may
make pr 'mpt claim for its national protection
and demand /, intervention i'm their beh IT, In
ternational ompcati of q serious nature
arise, and the correspondence Of o state do.
partmc dscoses the great number d co
p icty o { the questions which have been raised.
Our laws regulating the issue of passports should
be carefully reyi ed, and the institution of CEN
tra bureau oi registration at the ,ital is again
strongly recommended ny this means full par
ticula OF each case OF naturalization In the
Unite States wou be sccu, ell and properly In.
dexed AM recor.ied, and thus many cases of
spuriou tizensh would be etected aud unjust
respvns bIities would be avoided
This reorganization OF the Consular service is n
matter of serious importouce to our national
inter ests. The number OF existing principal
consular Offices is believed to be greater than Is at