Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05

tween this country and Great Britain. Tho
territory OF neither should become secure
habor for the evil doors OF tho other through
new treaty on this subject between the two
powers has been rccel tly negotiated and will
soon be laid before the senate.
Inc importance OF the commerce of Cuba
and Port Rico with the United States, their
nearest and principal market justifies the ex-
pectation that the existing relations may be
benehcially expanded. The impediments re-
sulting to navigation and from the yexatious
treatment OF our vessels on merely technical
grounds OF complaint in West India ports
should be removed. The progress towards an
adjustment of pending claims between the
United States and Spain is not
as rapid as could be expected.
Questions affecting American interests in
connection with railways constructed and OPP
Grated by our citizens in Peru have claimed
the attention OF this government 1t is urged
that other governments, in pressing Peru to
the payment of claims, have disregarded the
property rights of American citizens. The
matter will be carefully Investigated with a
view to 81 cure proper and equitable adjust
ment. Similar issue is now pending with
Portugal. The 1elagoa Bay railway I'm Africa
will be constructed under q concession by
Portugal TO an American citizen. When
nearly completed the road was seized by tho
agents of the Portuguese government. For
NAL protest has been made through our min
lister 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 contract
with the government Of Mica -agua, the Inter
Oceanic Canal company has begun the con-
stinction OF the important water way between
the two oceans which its organization contem-
plates. Grave complications for time seems
imminent in view of n supposed conflict of
jurisdiction between Nicaragua and Costa
Rica in regard to the accessory privileges to
be conceded by the latter repub bic toward the
construction OF works on the San Juan river,
of which the right bank Is Costa Rica Terri
tory. am happy TO learn that friendly ar
rangement has been effected between the two
nations. This government has held itself
ready 10 promote In every proper way the ad-
justment OF all questions that might present
transcendent Importance to the commerce OF
this country, and indeed to the commercial
Interests 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 interna-
tional exposition held at Paris during the
past summer. The success OF our exhibitors
has been gratifying. The report Of the COM
mission will be laid before congress in due
season. ~ =
This government has accepted, under proper
reserve MS to its policy in foreign country,
the Invitation OF the government OF Belgium
10 rake part IN the international congress,
winch opens at brussels on the 10Th
vi NoNenluer' lor the purpose OF
oeVislhs measures 10 promote the
abolition OF the slave trade in Africa,
10 prevent tie shipment of slaves by sea-
Our interest in the extinction of this crime
against humanity IN the regions where IL yet
survives nas peen increased by the results OF
emancipation witmn our own borders. With
meFihahy the most coraial feittiens continue
Inc questions arising from the return TO the
empire OF oermans patufalized In this coun-
Try are CONSIDERED anu olsposeu Oh IN tem-
perate spirit 10 the eh''Fe Satisfaction OF Doth
governments
IL Is a source on great satisfaction that the
internal assurances or tho republic OF
ia! u are at last happily ehued, ana mat an
apparently STAPLE government has been con-
sututed. ~ mas peen duly recognized oy the
United states. mixed commission
- now IN session In TINS capital
ior tue Sttlemeht OF iong-stapding
claims against the republic OF NeneZula
ana IL Is hCptu llat satisfactory conclusion
VIII DC speCdlly reached. rus government
mas not nesNateu 10 express its earnest desire
lhat Tue boundary dispute now pending be-
tween Great britain ana Fenezula may be
adjusted amicaDiy ana III strict accordance
WIN the historic Title OF the partles
Inc advancement OF the empire OF Japan
mas been evidenced by the recent promuiga-
lion OF new constitution valued for guaran-
ties Oh IiOefty ana proHidlng Tor responsible
ministry 10 conduct the government. 1t Is
earnestly recommended that judicial rights
ana processes IN Corea De established on q
firm basis by providing the machinery neces-
m IA
regard. ......
Inc iricnuliness OF the PERSIAN government
continues TO De shown by Its generous treat
ment oil the Americans engaged In mission
airy laoors ana by the cordial disposition of
the shash to encourage the enterprise of our
cltiZent In the development OF Persian re-
sources. discussion in the progress touch
ing the Jurisdlctional treaty rights OF the
United states In Turkey. An earnest effort
VIII be made to define those rights to the sat
lstaction OF those governments. questions
continue 10 arise IN our relations with several
countries In respect to the rights OF
naturaii1ed citizens. Especially Is this
the case with Franco, Italy, Russia and Tur-
key, and to less extent with Switzerland
From time to time earnest efforts have been
mace to regulate this subject by conventions
An improper use OF naturalization should not
be permitted, but 1t Is important that those
VINO nave been duly naturalizef should ey-
erywhere be accorded recognition OF the
rights pertaining to the citizenship of the
country OF their adoption. The appropriate
ness OF special conventions Tor that purpose
Is recognized In treaties which this govern
meut has concluded with number OF Euro
pean states. and 1t is advisable that the diff
nculties which now arise In our relations with
other countries on the same subject should
be similarly adjusted. The recent revolt
in Brazil, In favor OF the establishment
OF republican form OF government,
is an event OF great interest to the United
States. Our minister at Rio do Janerio was
at once instructed 10 MAINTAIN friendly diplo'
matt, relations with the provincial govern
ment and the Brazil representatives at this
capital we're instructed by the provincial gov
eminent 10 continue their functions. Our
friendly intercourse with Brazil has therefore
suffered no interruption. Our minister has
been furtherinstructed TO extend on the part
OF the government formal aud cordial rec
ignition OF the new republic rs soon as the
msJority OF the people OF Brazil shall have
signihcd their assent to its establishment and
maintenance.
Within our own borders, generation OF
prosperity prevails. The harvests OF the last
summer were exceptionally abundant aud the
trade conditions now prevailing seem to pro-
mise successful season to the merchant and
the manufacturer and general employment to
our working people. The report OF the secre-
tary of the treasury for the hseal year ending
June 50, 1859, has been prepared and will be
presented to congress. lt presents with clear
ness the fiscal operations OF the government,
and ] avail myself OF 1t TO obtain some facts
for use here. The aggregate receipts