The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-12-14

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knowledge to be only tSus obtained IA an
essential pecteQuisite fer n~avfeatioa for ae.
seEtalnin9 2 common boundary % a. prelim-
inary to any other mode Of ecttlemenE
II - much to be desired that some agree
msnt should Be reached with her msjesty's
governmtnt BY which damages to life and
property ON the great lakes may be allevlated
BY removing or humanely regulating the Oh.
staclee to reciprocal es~elstance to wrecked or
stranded vessele. The . 1t Of June 10, 1873,
which oner: TO Ceuadton vessels who have &C.
cese to our inland watere IN aid Of wrecked
OF disabled vessels, has not yet become efec-
tive, through the concurrent action BY Can.
ada.
The due protection Of our citizens OF French
origin or descent from the claim Of military
service IN the event Of their returning to or
visiting France has called forth correspond
ence, which was laid before you 1t the last
session. In the absence OF conventional
agreement as to naturalization, which Is
CRAFTY to be desired, this government secs
no occasion to rscede from the sound position
It has maintained not tnly with regard to
France, hut as to all countries with which the
United States has NOT concluded special
treaties.
Twice 10 the last year has the imperial
noueenold Of Germany been visited BY death,
and I have fastened TO express the sorrow OF
the people, and their appreciation Of the
William, and their sympathy with the heroism
under .umering OF his son, the late Emperor
Frederick. renew my Recommendation Of
two years ago for the passage Of . bill for the
~refunding to certain German steamship lines
OF the Interest upon tonnage dues Illegally
On the 18th OF April last, I laid before the
house of Representatives full Information re-
spectiug our interests 10 Samoa; and In the
subsequent correspondence ON the same SUBJ
ject, which will be laid before you in due
course, the history Of events in those islands
In . message accompanying my approval
on the Let day Of October last, Of . bIil of ex-
clusion OF Chinese laborers I laid before con-
gress full Information and all negotiation
Of the treaty with China concluded 1t
this capital on the 18th day Of March, 1886,
with certain amendments was rejected By the
Chinese government. This message con-
tanned . recommendation that . sum Of
money be appropriated as compensation to
Chinese subjects who have suffered injuries
at the hands Of lawless men, within our juris-
diction, such appropriation having been
AAsy AAsASf eAS AA00 wv ~ AC@VptkoA ny GuC
Chinese government. It 10 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 uukind feeling has been perma-
nertly removed.
On the 9th of August, 1881, notification
was given by the Japanese minister at this cap
ital, Of the adjournment of the conference for
the revision Of the treaties Of Japan with for
eign powers, owing to tn. objection Of this
government to the provision in the draft Of
the jurisdictional convention which required
the submission of the criminal code Of the
empire to the powers in advance Of its becom-
ing operative. This not fication was, how
ever, accompanied with an assurance Of
Japan's intention to continue the work of
revision.
Notwithstanding this temporary Interrupt
ments may be secured in the iurisdictional
system a. respects foreigners In japan, aud
relief Afforded to that country from the pres
ent undue and oppressive foreign control in
matters of commerce. / earnestly recon-
mend that relief be provided for the injuries
the Island tkisima by the target practice Of
one Of ourselves.
A proclamation was duly made on the 9th
day of November, 1887, Of the conventional
extentions OF the treaty of June 8, 1875, with
Hawaii under which relations of such special
040 IAN e u 0CCAN
In the vast field Of oriental commerce n0w
unfolded from over Pacific borders. no fca-
ture presents stronger recommendations for
congressional action than the establishment
of communication by submarine telegraph
With Honolulu. Typographical position Of
states creates q natural Independence and
mutually Of interest which our present treat
les were intended to foster aud which made
close communication a logical and CONNER
cial necessity.
The wisdom of conclu Ting q treaty of COM
mercial reciprocity with Mexico has been
heretofore stated in my messages to congress
and the lapse of with that close
neighbor and sister republic confirms the
judgment so expressed. The precise reloca-
ton of our boundary line is needfula an and ade.
9uate appropriation is now recommended
therefor.
1t is with sincere satisfaction that I Anu en-
abled to advert to the spirit Of good neigh
b0rhOod and friendly cooperation and con-
Citation that has marked the correspondence
and action of the Mexican authorities in their
share Of the task of maintaining law and
order upon the line Of our common boundary.
The long pending boundary dispute between
Costa Rtca and Nicaragua was referred to my
arbitration and by an award made ON the
gid of March last, the question has been
finally settled to the expressed satisfaction Of
both the parties In interest.
The empire of Brazil in aboltshing the last
| vestige of slavery among Christian nations,
called forth the earnest congratulations of
this government in expression of the cordial
symyathies of our people.
The claims of nearly all other countries
against Chill growing out Of her late war
with Bolivia and Peru have been disposed of,
either by arbitration or by a lump settlement.
Similar claims Of our citizens n.ll continue
to be urged upon the Gillian
government, and It is hoped will
not be subject to further delays.
A comprehensive treaty of amity commerce
with Peru was proclaimed on November 9
last, and It is expected that under its opera
ton mutual prosperity and good understand
ing will be promoted. III the pursuance Of
the policy Of arbitration, . 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 Buttertield against D.n-
mark and Of VanBokelen against Hayti, will
probably be made, and l trust the principle
Of such settlements may be extended In
practice under approval of the senate.
Through unforeseen causes, foreign to the
will of both governments, the ratification Of
the convention of December 5, 1885, with
Venezuluels for the rehearing Of claims Of
citizens Of the United States under the treaty
Of 1886, failed to exchange within the term