Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-12-14

rnary last the German minister at this
in behalf of his government, pro-
posed a resumption of the conference at
Berlin. This proposition was accepted, as
congress in February last was informed. F,
PursUnnttoth the Understanding thus reached, /
commissioners were appointed by me, by
and with the advice and consent of the SEN
ate, who proceeded to Berlin, where the
conference was renewed. The delibera-
lions extended through several weeks and
resulted in the conclusion of a treaty which
will be submitted to the senate for It's
approval. ] trust that the efforts
which have been made to effect
an adjustment of this question will be pro
ductiye of the permanent establishment of
law and order in Samoa upon the basis of
the maintainence of the rights and inter-
ests Of the natives,
The questions which have arisen during
the past few years between Great Britain
and the United States are in allegiance or
in course of adjustment. On the part of
the government of the dominion Of Canada
an effort has been apparent during the
season just ended 70 administer the laws
and restrictions applicable TO the fisheries
with as little occasion for friction as was
possible, and the temperate representa-
tons of this government in respect of
cases of d hardship or of harsh inter
precautions has been in most cases met with
measures of transitory relief. IL is trusted
that the appreciation of our right under ex-
listing treaties and in virtue of the concur
rent legislation of the two countries will not
be long deferred, and hat all existing causes
of difference may be equitably adjusted.
i that provision be made by
an international agreement for visibly
marking the water boundary between the
United States and tanada in the narrow
channels that join the great lakes. The
conventional line therein traced by the
ago is not in all cases readily ascertainable
for the settlement of jurisdictional ques-
tons.
AFTER BANK CASHIERS.
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 the evil doors
of the other, through any avoidabIe short
coming in this regard. a new treaty on
this subject between the powers has been
recently negotiated and will soon be laid
before the senate.
The Importance of the m of Cuba
and Porto Rico with the United States.
which IS their principal market, iHstifes
the expectation that the existing relations
may be beneheiaiiy extended. The impsdi-
ments resulting from the varying dues on
navigation and from the vexatious treat
ment of our vessels, in 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 de-
sired. Questions affecting American inter
ests in connection with the railway con-
structed AID operated by our citizens in
Peru have claimed the attention OF the gov
eminent 1t is urged that other govern
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claims, have disregarded the property
rights Of American citizens. The matter
will be carefully investigated, with a view
to secure proper and equitable ad justment.
A similar issue is now pending with Por-
tugal. The Deiagoa Bay railway in Africa
was constructed nnder a concession 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
prompt relief.
THE INTER-oCEANIC 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
waterway between the two oceans which
its organization ~contempiates. Grave com
plications for a time seemed imminent in
view of a supposed conflict of jurisdiction
between Nicaragua and Costa Rica, in re-
gard to the accessory privileges to be con-
coded by the latter republic toward the
construction of works on the San Juan
river, of which the right bank Is on Costa
Rica territory. 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
a Nrnpar xcav cha "A ius unapf IF oil
questions that might present obstacles to
the completion of q work of such trans
cendent importance to the commerce of
this country, and indeed TO the commercial
interest of the world.
The traditional good feeling between this
country and the French republic has re-
ceived additional testimony in the partici-
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 viii be laid before con-
gress in due season.
This government has accepted, under
proper reserve as to its policy in foreign
countries, the invitation of the government
of Belgium TO take part in an international
congress, which opens at Brussels on the
18th of November, for the purpose Of de-
vising measures TO promote the abolition of
the slave trade in Africa and TO prevent the
SllpInChl VI sAaNGS ny Sou. III lulGTtSI IN
the extinction of this crime against human
ity in the regions where it yet survives has
been increased by the results of emaneipa-
ton within our own borders.
OWith Germany the most cordial relations
continue. The questions arising from the
return to the empire of natural
lied in this country are considered and dis
posed of in a temperate spirit TO the entire
satisfaction of both go ornaments.
Ii is a source of great satisfaction that
the internal disturbances of the republic
of Bayti are at last happily ended and
that an apparently stable government has
been constituted. 1t has been duly recog-
nized by the United States. A mixed com
mission Is now in session In the capital for
the settlement of long standing lain
against the republic of Venezuela, and II IL
hoped that q satisfactory conclusion will
speedily be reached. This government
has not hesitated TO express its earnest de-
sire that the boundary dispute, now pend
ing between Great Britain and Venezuela,
may be adjusted amicably and in strict ac-
cordance with the historical friendliness Of
the parties.
The advancement of the empire of Japan
has been evidenced by the recent promul-
cation of q new constitution valued for
guarantees of liberty and providing for q
responsible ministry to conduct the gov
eminent.
1t is earnestly recommended that judicial
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