The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04

THE REJECTED FIsHERIKs TREATY.
This treaty having been rejected by the
Senate, l trunsmittod message TO the
Congress ON the 2Sd uf August last
reviewing the transactions and sub
hitting for consideration certain recon-
mendaions for legislation concerning
the important questions involved. After
ward, ON the 18th of September in response
% resolution Of the Senate, | again COM
municatod all the information In my pos
session rs 10 the action oil the Government
of Canada, affecting the commercial relations
between the Dominion and the United
States including the treatment OF American
fishing vessels In the port and waters Of
British North America. The oommunica-
tons have all been published and therefore
opened 10 the knowledge OF both Houses of
Congress although two were addressed to
the Senate alone Commend upon or repeti-
ton Of their contents would bv superiluOus,
aud | am not aware that anything hus since
occurred which should bc added to the
facts then stated, Therefore | merely
repeat, Us applicable 20 the present time,
the statement which will be found In my
message TO the Senate OF September ~ last,
That since March 3, 1887, no case has been
reported 10 the Department oi State wherein
complaint has been made Of unfrienlly or
unlawful treatment Of American fishing
vessels ON the part OF the Canadian authori-
ties. IN which reparntion was not promptly
and satisfactorily obtained by the United
States Consul-Genoral at halifax.
Having cssayed In the discharge Of my
duty 20 procure by negotiation tho settle.
mcnt OF u long-standing cause OF dispute
and 10 remove a constant menace 10 the
good relations of the Two countries, aud
continuing Ia be OF the opinion that the
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receive the approval OF The Senate, did sup
ply "a satisfactory practical aud final
adjustment upon basis honorable aud
Just 60 both parties OF the difficult and
vcNcd question 10 which IL related -
and having subsequently, aud unayail-
ingly rec Jmmcnded other legislation TO
Congress, which | hoped would suffice
to meet the exigcncy crcatclhy the rejection
OF the treaty, now again invoke the earnest
and immediate att ,ntion Of the Congress IN
the condition Of this important question rs
IL now stands before them and the country,
and for the settlement OF which am deeply
sulioitous.
LORD sAcKvuIg's REMOVAL
Near the close OF the M lth oi October last
occurrences IT n occply rclrciablc nature
were brought Ia my know edge which made
II my painful, but imperative, duty TO OBJ
tain, with as little delay o. possible, a new
personal channel Of diplD uaiic intercourse
IA this country With iSe Government Of
Great britain.
Tho correspondence In relation 10 this In.
cidelt will in due course laid before you
anl viii disclose the unl irduuahlo conduct
81 the Official referred 10 t hi. Interference.
hy advice aud counsel widi The sullagcs of
American citizens in thc very crisis u the
Presidential election. then near ut hnnd, sud
also in his Subsequent pIb.ic declarations
to justify HE alton, supcrlddinF im.
puuimont of thc Executive and Senate ~
the United Stats ia connection with i'm.
por,Int questions low .pding In clntro.
ycry between the two G. veriuncnts. The
oicisc thus committed y mis' grave, in.
yolyius disastrous posii u 20 20 the good
relations ui the Unite. Alts aud Great
Britain, constituting srss breath ~ diplo-
matte priv.l ~ Hudun az iou O, tie purely
domgstc aii..Fs and 49, Al sovereignty 81
thl Government o. wh'rt ic fuYuy gvna
accpdi;cd. Having Cir. i.fiilvd tlie ius,
demands Of international NIFTY Wy aiiuri'
inr full opportunity Or lier hai~ty's Gov.
- ment h. oct IN relief II the situation.
considered prolonuii0u H' discussion a. be-
uuRafr.ntci. ant ID swupll declined 81 fur
Their ellruixe Oh, lp.Iniatic chamcirrof tie
pcrlu Wh. sc continuance. IN such function
aouli ..ifIy that uiuiuti confidence which
b. cs-rliial 90 thr riol understanding IT the
twu q Ncrnu nts and vs. incuus tout with
iho welfare and sclf ~ pet 81 The Govern
meat II the l.itcd Siatcs. The usual Inter.
chang Accommodation las sincc continued
through Her Majcsly's legation in this city.
sEAL risnEniTs AND ALASKAN BOuN-
DAlnll
Nv cniciyor 20 cstAblifh by international
co.op. ration measures for the prevention VI
thr eat nminatiou of fur seals iu tle liOhriug
SEA have not been relaxed aud have hopes
0i h,ing enabled shortly suJmit IA crcc.
tive aud satisfactory conventional project
with the maritime powers for the approval
81 tho senate.
The coastal boundary between our Alaskan
possessions aud british Columbia pifrJt "a
say, has not received the attention demanded
by H. importance, aud which on several
uc, Asions heretofore have had the
honor 10 recommend g. Tie Con.
rrcss. Tie admitted inpmrtcibiliiy
II not imppsaib.lty OF making nn ac-
curntc aud psccise survey Hui drmaf>-.tiou
" the boundary line as ID is fociiol ne che
treaty with iu.sii, under which Alaska WIS
cctlsd ~ The United stare RENDERS II alisp
lutcly requisite Tor the prevention II inter.
national jur. .d'ciiunal applications that
adequate Appropriation for r. rccUun 'is,ancc
and survey t. obtain pfupgf knowledge 0f
the 10 ality rnd the gc0fI1rhlCal features Of
the boundary should be- Authorized by Con.
rrcss with a. little delay ts possible. ln0wl.
edge 10 be only thus ohia rDl ln essential
prerequisite Tor negotiable iur usrrrinining
n common boundary. or ,s preliminary "a
any other mode ~ settlement
PROTECTION or LiFE oy tina LAKES.
II u much b. be- dcnlrcf hat some agree.
niont should br reached with Her Majcaiys
Government by which ihg damages 10 lifu
aud property on tho Grat lakcs may BE-
slleyiaied ny removing, or humsncly reFu.
latlng the obstacles 10 o.. prlcal assistance
b. wrecked 90 stranded v, 49, The Act oi
Juae ~ 1873. which Ontr iD Canadian YES.
cells free access 10 our Inland Vaiem in nid
81 wrecked W lhabled y,.rIs has NOT yet
bcoomc c4oolyo through concurrent aciion
by Canada
AHEmcAN CITIZENS op rEryou oui0N.
The duo protection li our citizens ~
French origin or descent frim claim of MILL
tary service in the event It their returning
b. " visiting France, has called Tor The cor.
ftsponJonce with was lh'i before C1nFrtr
at the laft session. ~ t..H absence II clu.
vcntlonal agreement a. iY naturalization,
which j. greatly 10 be de- ri. this Govern.
ncnt sees no occasion b. frccde from the
sound position 10 has msir 'aiHrl not only
with rsprd n France bHt ns ~ all coun.
tries With which The uniti states has not
concluded special trcalicl.
DrAru o. TifE grnuky LHprnDn4
Twice 10 he last year b.s the imperial
household Of Germany been visited ny
death. and have hhfifncf 20 express the
sorrow ~ ibis people aud flieif appreciation
Of the loiiy character Of tie late ngud I'm.
pCfor William. and their sympathy with the
hcrolam. under suffering li his non, the late
Emperor Frederick.
nErusDiSo oY rossA0r DUES