The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-12-05


grounds of complaint in West India port
should be removed. The progress towarS
an adjustment of pending claims between
the United States and Spain is not as rapit
as could be desired.
Questions affecting American interests IN
, connection with a railway constructed anC
operated by our citizens in Peru hay,
claimed the attention of this government
, 1t is urged that other governments, in
/ pressing Peru to the payment of theiI
claims, have disregarded the property
rights of American citizens. The matter
will be carefully investigated with view
of securing proper and equal adjustment
A similar issue is now pending with Port,
ugal. The Delagoa Bay railway, in Africa
! was constructed under a 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
In pursuance of the charter granted by
congress and under the terms of its con-
tract with the government Of Nicaragua
the lnter-0cean Canal company has begun
the construction of the important water
way between the two oceans which
the organization contemplates. Grave
| complications for time seemed imminent.
in view of supposed conflict of jurisdic-
ton between Nicaragua and Costa Rica in
regard to the accessory privilege to be con-
ceded by the latterrepublict toward the con-
struction of works ON the San Juan river,
of which the right bank is Costa Rican ter
ritory. / am happy to learn that a friendly
arrangement has been effected between the
two nations. This government has held IT,
self ready to promote in every proper way
the adjustment of all questions that might
present obstacles to the completion OF a
work of such transcendent importance to
the commerce of the country, and, indeed,
to the world.
The traditional good feeling between this
country and the French republic has re-.
ceived additional testimony in the p9rtici-
patton of our government and people in the
International exposition held at Paris dur
ing the past summer The success OF our
exhibitors has been gratifying. The report
of the commission will be laid before con-
gress in due season.
This government has accepted, under
proper'reserve as to its policy in foreign
territories, the invitation of the government
of Belgium to take part in an international
congress which opens at Brussels on the
10th of November, for the purpose of devils
ing measures to promote the abolition of
the slave trade IN Africa; to prevent the
shipment of slaves by sea. Our interest in
the extinction of this crime against human
ity in the regions where 1t still survives has
been increased by the results of emancipa-
! within our own borders.
With Germany the most cordial relations
continue. The questions arising from the
return TO The empire Of Germans natural-
ized in this country are considered and dis
posed of in temperate spirit TO the entire
satisfaction Of both governments.
1t is source Of great satisfaction that
| the internal disturbances of the Republic of
Hayti are at last happily ended, aud that
an apparently stable government has been
constituted. 1t has been duly recogni2td d
| by the United States.
A mixed commission is now in session in
| this capital for the settlement of the long
standing claims against the republic OF
Venezuela, and it is hoped that q satisfac-
tory conclusion will be speedily reached.
This government has not hesitated TO ex-
press its earnest desire that the boundary
dispute now pending between Great Britain
and 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 evident by the recent promulga-
ton of new constitution valued for its
guarantees of liberty and providing for q
responsible ministry to conduct the gov
ernment
It's earnestly recommended that judicial
rights and process in Corea be established
on q firm basis by providing the machinery
necessary TO carry out our treaty stipula-
tions in that right.
The friendliness of the Persian govern
ment continues to be shown by its generous
treatment of Americans engaged in
missionary labors and by the cordial dis
position OF the shah TO encourage the en-.
terprise of our citizens in the development
of Persian resources.
| A 10 In, m q
jurisdIctional treaty right of the United
States in Turkey. An earnest effort will
be made to define these rights TO the salts
faction Of both governments.
Questions continue to arise in our reIa
tions with several countries in respect u
the rights of naturalized citizens, especial,
the case with France, Italy, Russia anc
! Turkey, and to less extent with Switzer
land. From time to time earnest effort
have been made 70 regulate thu
subject by conventions An i'm
proper use of naturalization should no
be permitted, but II is important that on
who has been duly naturalized shoult
everywhere be accorded the recognition 0
, tine rights accorded the recognition of tn
, rights pertaining TO the constitution o
the country of his adoption. The appro
priateness OF special conventions for tina
purpose Is recognized In treaties whicl
this 90 yernment has concluded with
number of European states, and it is ad
visable that the difficulties which nov
arise in our relations with other countrie
: on the same subject should be similarl.
4 | adjusted.
2 The recent revolution in Brazil in favo
! of the establishment ofa Republican form
: of government Is an event Of great inter
e est TO the United States. Our minister q
1 | Rio de Japeiro was at once lnstructe'
: to maintain friendly diplomatic rela
: tons with the provisional government an
the Brazilian representatives at this cap
ital were instructed by the provisions
q government TO continue their functions
/ Our friendly intercourse with Brazil ha
= therefore suffered no interruption
,, Our minister has been furthe
I instructed TO extend on tn
!, part of this government forma
: and cordial recognition of the new repuf
: lie SO soon as the majority Of the people
Brazil shall have signihed their assent
its establishment and maintenance.
DOMESTIC AFYAIRs.
Within our own borders general cond
!. ton Of prosperity prevails. The haryes
a Of the last SUNNI er were exceptional
: abundant and the trade conditions no
n prevailing seem TO promise successfI
4 season TO the merchant, the manufacture
V ami general employment TO our workir
= people. The report Of the secretary Of Ii
treasury for the year ending June 30, 16s
a has been prepared and will be presented
! congress. IL prese nts the fiscal operation
I of the government, and avail myself
IN 70 ohfaiu gOme IA cts for rIee