Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
claims between the United States and Spain is


claims between the United States and Spain is
not as rapid as could be desired. Questions di-
recing American interests in connection with
| railways constructed and operated by our citi-
| Zens in Peru have claimed attention or this
government. 1t is urged that other governments
| in pressing Peru to the payment OF their claims
| have disregarded the property rights Of Ameri-
! can citizens. The matter will becareIully lnyes-
| tigated, with a view to securing a proper and
| equitable a. ju 'tmenf.
! A similar Issue is now rending with Portugal
TIE Delagoa Bay Railway, in Africa, was con-
| structed under u concession by Portugal TO, an
American citizen. When nearly completed the
road was seized by the agents of the ortuguese
government Formal protest has been made
through our minister Lisbon against this act
anu no proper effort will be spared 10 secure
proper relief.
In Pursuance of the charter granted by Con-
gress, and under the terms of its contract with
the government of Nicaragua the inter oceanic
canal company has begun the construction oil
the important waterway between the two oceans
which it's organization cOntemplates. Grave
cOmplcafl0nS Tor I me seemed i'm
minent, in view of supposed con-
tlict OF jurisdiction between Nicaragua and
Costa R1ca IN regard to the accessory privileges
| TO be conceded 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 held itself ready to promote in
eve proper way the adjustment of all questions
of a work of such transcendent Importance to the
commerce OF this country and Jude ed to the COM
merclaI 1OtereSts of the world.
The traditional good feeling between this
country and the French Republic has received
additional testimony in the participation of our
government and people in the International Tx
position held at Paris during the past summer
4 he success of our exhibitors has be graft "
ing. The report of the commission Will be laid
before Congress in due season.
Thls government has accepted, under proper
reserve as to its policy in foreign territories, the
invitation of the government o, Belgium to take
part IN an International congress, which opened
At Brussels on the 10th of November, for the pur-
pose OF devising measures to promote the aboli-
ton of the slave trade In Africa and to prevent
the shipment of slaves by Our interest in
me extinction OF this crime against humanity,
In the regions where it yet survives, has been in
creased by the results of emancipation within
our own borders.
With Germany the most cordial relations con-
tinue. The Questions arising from the return to
the empire of Germans naturalized in this
coun' ry are considered and disposed OF in q
temperate spirit to the entire satisfaction of both
COVE rnments.
II is a source Of great satisfaction that the in.
ternal disturbances of the republic of dayti are
al last happily ended, and that an apparently
stable government has been constituted. 1t has
been duly recognized by the United States
\ mixed M commission is now in session in this
against the republic of Venezuela aud it IL
hoped that satisfactory conclusion will be
speedily reached. This government has not
boundary dispute now pending between Great
Britain ami Venezuela may be adjusted amicably
and in strict accordance with the historic title
of the parties.
The advancement OF the empire of japan has
been evidenced by the recent promulgation OF a
new constitution, contain ng valuable guarantees
OF liberty and providing for responsible minis
try to conduct the government.
lt Is earnestly recommended that our judicial
rights aud processes in CoGea be established on
urn basis, by providing the machinery neces-
sary 10 carry out the treaty stipulatons in that
regard.
The frendiiness OF the Persian government
OF Americans engaged III missionary laboIs, and
by the cordial Opposition OF the Snah to ent our
age the enterprise of our citizens in the develop
ment our Persian resources
A discussion is in progress touching the jurls-
dictloaal treaty rights of the United States in
Turkey. An earnest effort will, be made to de
hhe teosc rights to the satisfaction of both gov
ernments.
Questions continue TO arise in our relations
with several coUntr in respect to the rights of
naturslized citizens. Especially is this the case
with France, Italy, Russia ana Turkey. and 10 a
less extent with Switzerland. From time 10
time earnest efforts have been made 10 regulate
this subject by conventions with those countries.
All improper Sc of naturalization should not
be permitted, but it is most important that those
who have be II duly naturaiZed should every.
where be accorded recog milton of the rights per-
tanning 10 the citizenship of the country OF their
adoption. The appropriateness OF special con
yentons for that purpose is recog Zed in treaties
which this government has concluded with q
number of European s'ates and it is advisable
that the difficulties which arise in our Iela-
lions with other countries on the same subject
should lie similarly adjusted.
The recent revolution IN Brazil In favor of the
establishment OF a republican form OF govern
ment Is an event of great interest 10 the United
States. Our minister at Rio de Janeiro was at
once instructed TO maintain friendly diplomatic
:elatlOns with the provisional government. aud
the Brazilian representatives AT this aptal were
Instructed by the provisional government 10
continue their functions. Our friendly inter
course with Brazil has. therefore, suffered no in
terruptions. our minister has been further in
structed TO extend on the part of this govern
lnent a formal and cordial recognition of the
new republic so soon as the majority OF the peo-
pie of Brazil shall have signifed their assent to
its establishment and maintenance.