Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-13

claim of those strangers now lawfully
among US to humane and Just treatment. /
The accession of the young emperor Of
China, marks, we may hope, an era Of
progress and prosperity for the great
country over which he is called to rule. /
The present state Of affairs in respect to
the Samoan Islands is encouraging. The
conference which was held in this city in
the summer Of 1888 between the rep
resentatiFes Of the United States,
Germany and Great Britain have been ad-
jOurned because of the persistent diverg-
ence of views which was developed in its
deliberations. The subsequent course of ]
events in the islands gave rise to ques-
hOns Of serious character. On the
fourth Of February last, the German min
lister at this capital, ia behalf Of his gov
eminent proposed a resumption of the
conference at Berlin. This prop
OsitiOn was accepted as con
gTess in February last was informed.
Pursuant to the understanding thus
reached commissioners were appointed BIZ
me; and with the advice and consent Of
the senate, who proceeded to Berlin,
where the conference was renewed. The
deliberations extended through several
weeks, and resulted in the conclusion of a
treaty which viii be submitted to the SEN
ate for its approval. l trust that the eff
-OLL6 WHICH, nave UCCn u1dl1C 10 CLGCJ
an adjustment Of this question viii be
productive of the permanent establish
ment of law and order in Samoa, upon a
basis Of the rights and interests of the ma
tvies. The questions which have arisen
during the past few years between Great
Britain and the United States are in abey-
ance or in course of adjustment.
On the part of the government of the
dominion Of Canada, an effort has been
Id
administer the laws and regulations ap-
phcable to the fisheries with as little Oc-
casiOn for friction as was possible and the
temperate representations of this govern
ment in respect of cases of undue hard
ship or of harsh representations have in
most cases been met with measures of
transitOry relief 1t is trusted that the
attainment Of our just rights, under exist
ing treaties and by virtue of the concur
tiguOus countries, will not be long
delayed; and that all existing cause
Of difference may be equitably adjusted
/ recommend that provision be made by
an international agreement for VisiblY
making the water boundary between the
United States and Canada in the narrow
channels that join the great lakes. The
conventional line therein traced by the
northwestern boundary survey years ago
is not in all cases readily ascertainable for
the settlement of jUrisdictiOnal ques-
lions.
THE EXTRACTION QUESTION.
a just and acceptable enlargement of
the list of Offenses for which extraditiOn
may be claimed and granted is most de
sirable between this country and Great
Britain. The territory of neither should
become a secure harbOr for evil-dOers of
the other, through any aVOidable short
coming in this regard. A new treaty on
this subject between the two powers has
been recently negotiated and will soon be
laid before the senate.
The importance of the commerce of
Cuba and Porto Rico with the United
States their nearest and principal market,
justih,es the expectation that the existing
relations may be beneficiaIly expanded.
The impediments resulting from varying
dues on navigation and from the Vexa-
tIous treatment of our vessels on merely
technical grounds Of complaint In West
India ports should be removed.
The progress toward an adjustment of
pending claims between the United
States and Spain is not as rapid as could
be desired.
Questions affecting American interests
in connection with railways constructed
and operated by our citizens in Peru,
have claimed the attention of this govern
ment It is urged that other govern
ments in pressing Peru to the payment Of
their claims have disregarded the rights
of American citizens. The matter viii
be carefully investigated with a view to
securing proper and equitable adjust
ment.
A similar issue is now pending with
Portugal. The DelagOa bay railway in
Africa was constructed under a COnces-
sion by Portugal to an American citizen.
When nearly completed the road was
seized by the agents of the Portuguese
government. Formal protest has been
made through our minister at Lisbon,
against this act, and no proper effort will
be spared to secure proper relief
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
In pursuance of the charter granted by
congress and under the terms of its CON
tract with the government Of Nicaragua,
the Inter Oceanic Canal company has be-
/ gun the construction of the important
water way between the two oceans which
| its organization COntemplates. Grave
complications for q time seemed imminent
/ in view Of a supposed conflict of juris-
dictiOn between Nicaragua and Costa
/ Bica in regard to the accessory privilege
republic toward the constFuc-
/ ton of works on the San Juan
river of which the right bank is Costa
Rican territory. I am happy to learn that
/ a friendly arrangement has been effected
/ between the two nations. This govern
ment has held itself ready to promote in
every proper way the adjustment Of all
/ questions that might present obstacles to
] the completion Of work of such trans
cendant importance to the commerce of
/ this country and indeed to the CONNER
! ciaI interests of the world.
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
The traditional good feeling between
! this country and the French republic has
received additional testimony in the par
/ ticipation of our government and people
! in the international exposition held at
Paris during the past summer. The sue
| cess of our exhibitors has been crafty