New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-04

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CHINA AND JAPAN
In n message accompanying my approval, on the
lst day of October last, of bill for the exclusion
Of Chinese laborcrs lald before Congress fun in
formation and all correspondence touching the ne
collation. Of the treaty with China, concluded at
this Capital on the 9TH day of March, / sss, and
which, having been confirmed by the Senate with
| certain amendments, was rejected by the Chinese
| Government This message contained a recon-
| mendation that OF money be appropriated
| as compensation TO Chinese subjects who had suf
| fered injuries at the hands of lawless men within
our jurisdiction. Such appropriation having been
| duly made, the fund awaits reception Dy the
Chinese Government.
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, cause of unl<lnd feeling has been
| permanently removed
On the 9th Of August, 1887 notification was
given by the japanese Minister az this Capital
! of the adjournment OF the conference for
the revision OF the treaties of Japan with foreign
powers owing TO the objection of his Government
TO the provision in the draft urisdcticna conven-
tion which required the submission OF the criminal
code of the Empire TO the powers in advance OF It's
! becoming operative. This notification was, how
| ever. accompanied with an assurance OF Japans
| intention to continue the work of revision.
| Notwithstanding this temporary interruption oil
| negotiations, il is hoped that improvements may
soon be secured in the jursdictional system as re-
spects foreigners in Japan, and relief afforded to
that country from the present undse and oppressive
| l earnestly recommend tat relief be provided
| for the injuries accidentally caused TO japanese
subjects in the Island Ikisima by the target
| practice of one of our vessels
| diplomatic mission from COrea has been re
ceived and the formal intercourse between the Two
countries contemplated by the treaty of 1882 Is
now established.
Legislative provision is hereby recommended to
organize and equip consular courts IN Corea
Persia has established diplomatic representation
at this capital and has evnced very great interest
| in the enterprise and achievements OF our cltlzens
| am therefore, hopeful that beneficial commercial
relations between the two countries may be Drou"ht
about
THE HAYTIAN TROUBLES
announce with sincere regret that Hayt has
again become the theatre of Instruction disorder
and bloodshed The titular Government OF Presi-
dent Saoman has been forcibly overthrow, 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 ensued since the ex-
pulsion of President Saloman, that no Government
constituted by the viii of the liaytlan people has
| been recognized as administering rcsponsbly the
! affairs of that country. Our representative has
been instructed to abstain from interference be-
! tween the warning factions, and vessel of our
! Navy has been sent to llaytan waters to sustain
our Minister ard for the protection OF the persons
! and property of American citizens.
Due precautions have been taken TO enforce our
| neutrality laws and prevent our territory from be-
coming the base of military supplies for either of
| Under color of a blockade, of which no reason
| able notice had been given, and which does not
appear TO have been efficiently maintained, a Seiz-
IRE of vessels under the American lag has been re-
ported and in consequence, measures to prevent
and redress any moestaton OF our innocent mer-
chantmen have been adopted
Proclamation was duly made on the 9th day of
November, 1887, of the conventional extensions
of the treaty of June ;, 1872 with Hawaii, under
which relations OF such special ana Deneliccnt IN
| tercOurSe have been created.
| In the vast field of Oriental commerce now I'M
folded from our Pacific borders. feature presents
stronger recommendations for Congressional action
than the establishment of communication by sub
marine telegraph with Honolulu.
The geogia phical position of the Hawaiian group
in relation to our Pacific States, creates natural
interdcpendency and mutuality of interest which
our present treaties were intended to foster, and
which make close communication logical and
commercial necessity
MEXICO AND SOUTH AMERICA
the wisdom of concluding a treaty OF commercial
reciprocity with Mexico has been heretofore stated
in my message to Congress, and the lapse OF time
and growth of commerce with that close nelghbor
and sister Republic confirm the Judgment so eX-
pressed
The precise relocation Of our boundary line is
necdfuL and adequate appropriation is now recon-
mended.
1t is with sincere satisfaction that am enabled
TO advert to the spirit of good neighborhood and
friendly cooperation and conchlaton that has
marked the spondencc and action OF the MeXl-
can authorities in their share OF the task of main
tanning law and order about the line OK our com
mon boundary. ,
Costa Rica and Nicaragua was referred to my ar
bitration; ana by an award made on the 22d OF
March last, the question has been inally settied
TO the expressed satisfaction OF both OF the parties
in interest.
The Empire of Brazil, in aboshing the last
vestige of slavery among Christian nations called
forth the earnest congratulations OF this Govern-
ment in expression of the cordial sympathles OF
our people.
I'LL, of hQPl
and Peru have been disposed of, either by arbitra
ton or by lump settlement Similar claims OF
our citizens will continue to be urged upon the
Chilean Government, and IL Is hOped VIII not nc
subject TO further delays
4 comprehensive treaty of amlty and commerce |
with Peru was pr3clamed on Novg ate, INST So
prosperity and good understanding VIII be pro- !
noted
In pursuance Of the policy of arbitration, a |
treaty to settle the claim of Santos an American |
citizen against Ecuador has been concluded under |
my authority and will be duly submitted for the |
approval OF the Senate.
Like disposition Of the claim of Carlos Butter
field against Denmark, and OF Van Bollelen against |
lIayti, will probably be made, and trust the
principle of such settlements may be extended IN
practice under the approval of the Senate go
Through unforeseen causes. foreign to the will |
of both Governments, the ratlhcation OF the con-
vention of December 8, 1885, with Venezuela,
for the rehearing of claims OF citizens OF the |
United States under the treaty OF 1866 failed OF
exchange within the term provided, and a supple
mentary convention, further extending the time
for exchange OF notifications and explanatory OF
an ambiguous provision of the prior convention,
awaits the advice and consent of the Senate
Although this matter, in the stage referred to,
concerns only the concurrent treaty-malling power
OF one branch OF Congress, l advert to 1T In view
OF the interest repeatedly and cOnspicuously shown
by you, in your legislative capacity, in favor OF
speedy and equitable adjustment of the ques-
tions growing out of the discredited judgments
OF the previous mixed commission of Caracas.
With every desire to do justice to the representa-
tons Of Venezuela in this regard the time seems
%. how 10 np1 mat L
the prompt confirmation by both parties of the
supplementary action referred TO, will avert the
need of legislative or other action TO prevent the
longer Withholding of such rights of actual claim
ants as may be shown TO exist
As authorized by the Congress, preliminary steps
have been taken for the assemblagc at this Capital.
dliri IL of the of