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cepted, as Congress in February lAst, was In
formed
commissioners were appointed by me, who pro-
ceeded TO Berlin, where the conference
newed. The deliberations extended through
several weeks and resulted in the conclusion
of treaty which will be submitted to the SEN
ate for It's approval. / trust that the efforts
which have been made TO effect an adjustment
manent establishment OF law and order in
Samoa upon the basis OF the maintenance OF
the rights and interests of tho natives, as well
as OF the treaty powers.
The Canadian Fisheries.
The questions which have arisen during the
past few years between Great Britain and tho
United States are in allegiance in course OF
amicable adjustment.
ion OF Canada an effort has been apparent dur
ing the season just ended to administer the
laws and regulations applicable to the fisheries
with as III tie occasion for friction as was possi-
bic, and the temperate repres citations. OF this
Government in respect OF cases OF undue hard
ship or Of harsh interpretations have been in
most cases met With measures of transitorY
relief. 1t is trusted that the attainment of our
just rights under exciting treaties, and in vir
tue OF the concurrent legislation of the two con-
uguous countries, will not be long deferred, and
that all existing causes OF difference may be
equitably adjusted.
recommend that provision be made by an
international agreement for visibly marking
the water boundary between the United States
and Canada in the narrow channels that join
the great lakes Tho conventional line therein
traced by the Northwestern boundary survey,
years ago. is not in all cases readily ascertain
able for the settlement OF jurisdictional ques-
tions.
just and acceptable enlargement OF the list
of offonses for which extradition may be
claimed aud granted is mo Il desirable between
this country and Great Britain. The territory
of neither should become n sure harbor for the
evil doors of the other through any avoidable
shortcoming in this regard. new treaty on
this subject between the two powers has been
recgntlV NEGOTIATED. before
the Senate.
with Other Powers.
The importance OF the commerce OF Cuba and
Porto Rico with the United Statos, their nearest
and principal market, justi1es the expectation
that the existing relations may DO beneficially
expanded The implements resulting from
varying dues on navigation, and from veXatiOus
treatment Of our vessels merely technical
grounds of complaint, in West India ports,
should be removed.
The progress toward adjustment OF pend
ing 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 citi-
zens in Peru have claimed the attention of this
government 1t is urged that other governments,
in pressing Peru to the paying OF the claims,
have disregarded the property rights OF Ameri-
can citizens. Tho matter will be carefully in
vostigated, with n view to securing proper
and equitable adjustment.
similar issue is now pending with Portugal.
The Delagoa Bay Railroad in Africa was con-
structed under a concession by Portugal to an
American citizen. When nearly completed the
road was seized by the agents Of the Portuguese
Government. Formal protests have been made
through our minister at Lisbon agai st tubs act,
and no proper effort will be spared TO secure
proper relief.
In pursuance of the charter granted by Con-
gress, and under the terms OF it's contract with
the Government OF Nicaragua, the Interoceanic
Cannl Company has begun the construction of
the important waterway between the two
oceans which its organization contemplates.
This Government has held itself ready to pro-
N the n al
questions that might present obstacles to the
completion OF a work OF such transcendent inn
portance TO the commerce OF this country, and,
indeed, to the commercial interests of the
world.
The Paris Exposition.
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 Internn-
tional Exposition at Paris during the past
Summer. Tho success OF our exhibitors has
been gratifying. Tho report of the commission
win be laid before Congress in duo season.
This Government has accepted undor proper
to its policy in foreign territories, the
invitation Of the Government OF Belgium to
take part in an international congress, which
opened at Brussels on the 10th OF November for
the purpose OF devising measures to promote the
abolition Of the slave trade in Africa, and to
prevent the shipment of slaves by sea. Our in
terest in the extinction OF this crime agains
humanity in the regions where it yet survives,
has been increased by the results of cmancipa-
ton within our own borders.
With Germany Tine most cordial relations con-
tinue. The questions arising from the return TO
the Empire OF Germans naturalized in this coun-
try are considered and disposed Of in a temper
ate spirit to the entire satisfaction OF both Gov
ernments.
1t is n source OF great satisfaction that the In
ternal disturbances OF the Republic of Hayti are
at last happily ended, and that an apparently
staple government has been constituted. 1t has
been duly recognized by the United States.
Japan.
The Advancement OF g. Empire OF Japan has
been evidenced by the recent PRONUNCIATION of n
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 on
a firm basis, by providing the machinery neces-
sary to carry out the treaty stipulations in that
regard.
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, and
to less extent with Switzerland. From time
to time earnest efforts have been made to regu-