The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1889-12-14


casss met with measures Of Il .ni;.ory relief. 1t
81 ,srusyod tue ATTAINMENT or our last f1rnr.
eadsr oxi ting treaties and in virtue Of the cois
current legislation Of the two contiguous co,u-
/ rs VIII not be long deferred, and that all ex-
ting causes Of difference may be equitably adj
u tsa
I recommend thas provision be made by an in
ternauonnl agreement for a survey marking the
water boundary between the United States and
Canada. ia the narrow channels that Join f.'e
great lakes. The conventional line theroir
traced BY the northwestern boundary survey
years ago is not In all cases readily asoertsnab,e
for the settlement of iurisdictional questions
ENrgNpirIoS WIN ESaLAND
just and acceptable enlargement Of the list
of ofrcnses for which eNtradition may be clam-
ed and granted is most desirable between this
country and Great Britain Tho territory O
neither should become secure harhor for tie
evil doers Of the other through any avoisabc
thorJcoming in this regard. A Treaty on
this subject between the two powers has been re-
Gently negotiated and will soon be lail before
the senate
The Importance Of the commerce Of Cuba and
Porto Rico With the United States, their nearest
ana principal market, justhes the expectation
that the existing relations may be benefcally
expanded. The impediments resulting from va
rying dues ON navigation and from the Vexatious
treatment Of our vessels on merely technical
grounds OF complaint in West India ports should
he removed
The progress toward an adjustment Of impcnG
ing claims between the United States and spain
is not Al rapid as could be desired.
Questions affecting American interests IL
connection with railways constructed aUl oper'
ased by oar citizens in Teru have claimed tho
attention Of the government. 1t is urged that
9th governments III pressing Peru 10 tie pay
inent oi their Claims, have disregarded the PRO.
priety rights Of american citizens. The matter
VIII be carefully investigated with view 70 Sc.
curing proper and equitable adjustment.
similar issue is now pending with Portugal
The Delagna Bay railway in Africa, was con-
structcd under concession by Portugal 50 an
! American citizen. When nearly completed the
road was seized by the agents of the Portuguese
i government. Formal protest has hcen nrLN
/ through our minister at Lisbon against thi .cr
1 and no proper effort VII be spared to
! proper relief.
NIcARA0UA oANAL,
In rursusn Of the charter granted ty
! Eress, and under th3 terms of its contrlct wl,r
the government Of Nicaragua, the ntcr-oceanit
! Canal conlTany has begun the construction OF
I the importIni watcr-vf, between the two Oceani
which it, organization cuntemplates. Grave
complications for time seemed imminent, il
view OF q supposed conflict Of jurisdiction be
tween y earlgua and Costa Rica in regard TO III
accessory privileges to be conceded 10y the latte
republic toward the construction Of works on tn
san Juan river of which the right bank IS Cost
Ricln territory. l am happy to learn that
friendly arrangement has been affected between
the two nations This government has held tn
adjustment of all questions that might prcfen
Obstacles to the completion of q work of sue
transccndent Importance to the commerce Q
this country, and indeed, to the commercial in
terests of the world.
The traditional good feeling between thi
country and the French republic has receive
additional testimony in the participation Of on
government and people in the international ex
position held at Paris during tho past summer
fhe success Of our exhibitors have hecn sratify
ing. The report Of the commission will lie lai
before congress in due season.
THE SLAVE TRADE.
This government has accepted, under propC
reserve as to its policy in foreign territories, III
Invitation of the government Of Belgium 10 tai
part in an international congress, which opene
at Brussels on the 10th Of November, for tn
purpose Of devising measures to promote N
abolition Of the slave trade IN Afric
} and to prevent the shipment Of slaves by Sc
Our interest in the extinction Of this erin
against humanity in the regions where it su
wives. has been increased by the results Of cmai
D cipation within our own borders.
With Germany the most cordial re'ati d
continue. The questions aris ing from The r
turn 70 the empire of Germans naturalized
E this country are considered ami 4 spo-cd Of In
temperate spirit, to the entire sa,is.act on
both governments
G 1t is suurce of great satisfaction that q
/. internal disturbances Of the republic Of II IS
are at last happily ended and til It an s7pareN.
stable government lia' been constituted. It h
4 been duly recognized by the United stitcs.
A An American commission is now IN session
. this capital fer the settlement Of long staudii
r claims against the republic o. NenazI=la. q;
n 1t is hoped TIN a salts actory conclusion wi
Q speedily reached This government hlf Il
/ t.1 IAN arr.ngN Ia4 4fys "a i
boundary dispute now pending between o..
e Britain and Vcnzuela may be aCju-ted ln..,.,i
i and in strict accordance wiki t.ia Listcr-c ~
h Of the parties
y The advancement Of the cmY iec a pan 1
4 been evidenced by the recent roHlu cation @.
n new constitution containing va'uabc rinep
n of liberty and providing fer . rcsr0n Die i.ii.
is try TO conduct the government.
1t is earnestly reconmcndctl tlli. orr i5',iG
e rights and processes in corea he csa / lel oi
: firm basis by providing the NJ: nm, IS isces
J. to carry out treaty stpn alton IL tals regard
IT The friendiinoss Of she Persian gnverlut,
# continues to be shovl by i; genarous tSna -it
8 of Americans engaged in missionary !alors 4
II the cordial disposition Of the shah Il cncsuri
the enterprise Of our citizens ia the dsycoi ilt
st of Persian resources.
If A discus fon n progrs uciIng th i,tr
IT dictional treaty rights OF the United stages
a Turkey. An earnest effort viii be- made 10 ,
10 fine these rights TO the satisfaction Of lo.h (,
ls ernments-
e Questions continue TO srise IA orr re'a.i-
Of with several countries in rssrcrt TO the risl
l. of naturalized citizsns. EsIeci 4 Is 4
le the case with France, Ita,y, REait and II
e, KEY, and TO less extent wish awii-t rai
at Isrom time TO time. earnest efsortl hive lil
made to regulate this subject by cOnventil
he with these countries An fupTorer u ue
&c naturalization shou not be perii. .5ed, hut z.
"a most important that thoee wh1 h.ve been q
es naturalized should everywhcrs bc accorded
IL cogqition Of the rights pertaining 10 tAs ci ~
of ship OF the country Of thsir adopl!on.
IS, The appropriateness Of ipcc,sl Il
ds ventiOns for that purpose IL r-ea nj I'd
T. treaties which this government has cone. .gt
= with number Of European sta.es. ami !, IS
IT. visable that the difficulties which ROW arise
at our relations with other countries on ii. sa
n subject should bo similarly adjusted,
BRAzILIAs EEyoLUTfo.;.
u The recent revolution in Brasil ln fsvrr o.
~ ~ establishment Of republican FORM % gpvs
~ ment isan event OF erca. interest % tho Uni
q states. Our minister at Rio de Janelro was
"a n once instructed 70 maintain friendly dir.oms
y. y. relations with tse provisional government (
~. - the Brazilian representatives at
ny ne capital were instructed by the provisional z
- ernment 70 continue their fnnctions.
~ Our friendly intercourse WITH nr ii
~ therefore. suffered no interruption. Our nil
.n- ter has been further Instructed TO extend, on
'ss part Of tllia government. formal and cor,
recognition Of the new republic. 50 sonn as
~ 'no majority Of tho people Of Brazl shall have
!. -Asd their assent - its shmep. asd m.
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