The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-04

anu principal market justifes the exnertation
sle SAzslng relations may be benehcially
eAPanue9- me impediments resulting from
varying dues on navigation and from the vexa-
tiouS treatment OF our vessels on merely tech
1 nleAI grounds Of complaint in West India ports
s sSi0s,, oe removed The progress toward the
1 q .isehent OF pending claims between the
be desired. ' -
AMERICAN RAILWAYS IN PERU.
questions affecting American interests in
cohnectoa with railways constructed and
operate1 by our citizens in Peru have claimed
the attention Of this government. 1t is urged
mat other governments. in pressing Peru 10 the
payment or their claims. have diSregarded the
proprietary rights of American citizens. The
matter will be carefully investigated, with a
ment. IN0'
similar issue is now pending with Portugal.
Inc Deiagoa Bay railway in Africa was con
structed under concession by Portugal TO an
American citizen. When nearly completed the
road was seized by the agents of the Portuguese
government. A formal protest has been made
through our minister at Lisbon against this
act. and no proper effort will be spared to
secure proper relief
NIcARAGUA-s CANAL.
In pursuance of the charter granted by con-
gress, and under the terms of its contract with
the government of Nicaragua the Inter Oceanic
lamar Company-has begun the construction of
Ihe important waterway between the two
oceans which its organization contemplates
Grave complications for a time seemed immi-
nenU IN view OF supposed conflict of jurlsdic-
uon between Nicaragua and Costa Rica in re-
gard to the accessory privileges to be con-
ceded by the latter republic toward the
construction OF works on the San Juan
river, of which the right bank is Costa Rican
territory. am happy to learn that a friendly
arrangement has been effected between the two
nations. This government has favored the ad-
1uStment of all questions that might present
obstacles, to the completion of work of such
transcendent Importance to the commerce of
this country, and indeed to the commercial in
terests of the world.
FRANCo-AMERIcAS FRIEND Illness.
The traditional good feeling between this
country and the French republic has received
additional testimony in the participation of
our government aud people in the international
exposition held at Paris during the past sum-
Iner. The success of our exhibitors has been
gratifying. The report of the commission will
DE laid before congress in due season
Thls government has accepted, under proper
reserve as to its policy in foreign territorie the
invitation or the government of Belgium to
take part IN an international congress, which
opened at Brussels on the 10th of November for
Cne purpose OF devising measures to promote
Che abolition of the slave trade in Africa and
TO prevent the shipment of slaves by sea- Our
interest in the extinction of this crime against
humanity in the regions where it yet survives,
has been increased by the results of emancipa
ton within our own borders.
GOOD RELATIONS WITH GERMANY.
WIN Germany the most cordial relations con-
tinue. The questions arising from the return
TO the empir e of Germans naturazed in this
country are considered and disposed of in a
temperate spirit, to the entire satisfaction of
both governments.
II is a source of great satisfaction that the
int ernal disturbances OF the republic of Hayti
are at last happily ended, and that an appar-
emily stable government has been constituted
IL has been duly recognized by the United
States.
A Mexican commission is now in session in
this capital for the settlement of long standing
claims against the republic of Venezuela, and
IL Is hoped that satisfactory conclusion will be
speedily reached.
This government has not hesitated to express
an earnest desire that the boundary dispute
now pending between Great Britain and Vene-
zuela may be adjusted amicably and In strict
accordance with tue historic title of the parties
JAPAN's ADVANCEMENT.
The advancement of the empire of Japan has
been evidenced by the recent PRONUNCIATION of
new constitution containing valuable guaran-
tees OF liberty, and providing for a responsible
ministry to conduct the government.
1t is earnestly recommended that our judicial
rights and processes in Corea be established Oh
firm basis by providing the machinery nee
essary, to carry out treaty stipulations in that
regard.
The friendliness of the Persian government
continues to be shown by its generous treat
ment OF Americans engaged in missionary
labors, and by the cordial disposition of the
in the development of Persian resources.
A discussion is in progress touching the juris-
dlctional treaty rights of the United States in
Turkey. An earnest effort will be made to
define these rights to the satisfaction of both
governments.
RIGHTS OF NArURALIzED CITIZENS.
Questions continue to arise in our relations
with several countries in respect to the
rights of naturalized citizens. Especially is this
the case with France, Italy, Russia and Turkey,
ana, to less extent, with Switzerland. From
time to time earnest efforts have been made to
regulate this subject by conventions with those
countries. An improper use of naturalization
should not be permitted, but it is most import
ant that those who have been duly naturalized
should everywhere ba accorded recognition
OF the. rights pertaining to the citizen
ship OF the country of their adoption.
tons for that purpose is recognized in
treaties which this government has conclud ed
with number European states, and it is ad
visable that the difficulties which now arise in
our relations with other countries on the anne
subject should be similarly adjusted.
BRAZIL's CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT
The recent revolution in Brazil in favor of the
establishment of a republican form of govern
ment is an event of great interest to the United
States. Our minister at Rio de Janeiro was at
once instructed to maintain friendly diplomatic
relations with the provisional governments
and the Brazilian representatives at this capital
were instructed by the provisional govern
intercourse with Brazil has therefore suffered
no interruption. Our minister has been further
instructed to extend on the part of this govern
ment, a formal and cordial recognition of the
new republic so soon as the majority of the
people of Brazil shall have sgnified their assent
to its establishment and maintenance.
OUR OWN PROSPERITY.
Within our own borders general condition
of prosperity prevails. The harvests Of the
last summer were exceptionally abundant and
the trade conditions now prevailing seem to
and manufacturer, and general employment to
our working people.
The report of the Secretary of the Treasury
department for the year ending June 30, 1889,
has been prepared, and will be presented to
congress 1t presents with clearnesS the fiscal
operations of the government, and avail my
self of it to obtain some facts for use here. The
aggregate receipts from all sources for the year
were $685., $50 058 "a, derived as follows:
From customs. .........,..... S2S3, 832, 741 50
From internal revenue .......... l3OSSl,5 BIB "
From miscellaneous sources. 81, 1886, S03 %
The ordinary expenditures for the same period
were $751; 900, 615 60, and the total expenditures,
including the sinking fund, were 1929, $40 929 25.
The excess of receipts over expenditures was,
after providing for the sinking fund, $751;, no.
1919 80. For the current fiscal year the total
and the ordinary expenditures, actual and
estimated are S293, 000, 0O0 making. with the
sinking fund, total expenditure OF S3i1, 3d.
116 90 leaving an estimated surplus of
43.67S, $50 OF.
During the fiscal year there was applied to
the purchase OF bonds, in addition to those for
the sinking fund, 800, 456, 172 50 and during the
S37. S3S, 937 II, all of which. was credited to
the sinking fund The revenues for the fiscal