New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-12-11
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Some Difefences Which 1t Is Hoped
Will Be Amicably Settled

"AAA DO 1A1AAASSsDAy SeCC1eu.
The Importance OF the commerce OF Cuba and
and principal market, justifies the expectation
that the existing relations may be benefcially
expanded. The impediments resulting from va
rylng dues on navigation and from the vexatious
treatment of our vessels on merely technical
grounds of complaint in West India ports
should be removed. The progress toward an
as ssa ra pS'eS as ana could psb be desr nSs
Questions affecting American interests in con-
nection with railways constructed and operated
by our citizens in Peru have claimed the atten-
tion of this government 1t is urged that other
governments, i'll pressing Peru to the payment
rights of American citizens. The matter will be
carefully investigated with view to securing a
proper and equitable adjustment. A similar is
sue is now pending with Portugal The Deagoa
Bay railway in Africa was constructed under a
concession by Portugal to an American citizen.
When nearly completed the road was seized by
protest has been made through our minister at
Lisbon against this act, and no effort
will be spared to secure proper relief.
In pursuance of the charter granted by congress
and under the terms of it's contract with the
government of Nicaragua the Inter Oceanic
Canal company has begun the construction of
THE IMPORTANT WATER WAX
between the two oceans, which it's organization
contemplates. Grave complications for a time
seem imminent in view OF a supposed conflict of
jurisdiction between Nicaragua and Costa RIGA
in regard to the accessory privileges to be con-
coded by the latter republic toward the con-
struction Of works on the San Juan river, of
which the right bank is Costa Rican territory.
am happy to learn that a friendly arrange
ment has been effected between the two nations.
This government has held itself ready to prom
Use, in every proper way, the adjustment Of all
questions that might present obstacles to the
completion OF work of such transcendant i'm
portance to the commerce OF this country, and,
indeed, to the commercial interests OF the world.
The traditional good feeling between this coun-
tional testimony in the participation of our
government and people in the International ex-
position held at Paris during the past summer.
The success Of our exhibitors has been gratifying.
The report of the commission will be laid
before congress in due season. The govern
ment has accepted, under proper reserve,
ton of the government Of Belgium to take part
in an International congress which opens at
Brussels on the 10th OF November for the pur-
pose OF devising measure to promote the
ABOLITION OF SLAVE TRADE
in Africa. To prevent the shipment OF slaves by
sea. Our interest in the extinction OF this crime
against humanity in the regions where it sur
wives has been increased by the results Of eman-
cipation within our own borders. With Ger
many the most cordial relations continue.
The questions arising from the return to the
empire of Germans naturalized in this country
are considered and disposed OF in q temperate
spirit to the entire satisfaction OF both govern
ments; It is a source OF great satisfaction
Hayti are at last happily ended and that an
apparently stable government has been consti-
tuted. 1t has been duly reco gnized by the United
in this capital for the settlement
of long standing claims against the
republic OF Venezuela, and it is hoped that q
satisfactory conclusion will be speedily reached.
This government has not hesitated to express
it's earnest desire that the boundary dispute
now pending between Great Britain and Venez-
uela
MAY BE ADJUSTED AM1cABLY
and in strict accordance with the historic title
of the parties.
The advancement Of the empire OF Japan has
been evidenced by the recent promqlga,
for guarantees Of liberty and pro-
viding for responsible ministry to conduct the
government. It is earnestly recommended that
lished on q firm basis by providing the machin-
cry necessary to carry on our tr ls
ty stipulatio Is IN IN that regard, . The
ment continues to be shown by its generous
treatment of Americans engaged in missionary
labors and by the cordial disposition OF the
shay to encourage the enterprise of our citizens
in the development of Persian resources; a dis,
cussion is in progress touching the iurisdictional
treaty rights of the United States in Turkey. An
earnest effort will be made to define those rights
tions continue to arise in our relations with sew
eral countries in respect to the rights OF
naturalized citizens. Especially is this
the case with France, Italy, Russia and Turkey,
and to a less extent with Switzerland. From
time to time earnest efforts have been made to
regulate this subject by conventions An i'm
proper use of naturalization should not be
| permitted, but it is important that those who
| have been duly naturaliZed should everywhere
be accredited recognition of the rights pertain.
ing to civilization OF the country OF their adop.
ton. The appropria teness OF special conyen.
tions for that purpose is recognized in treaties
which this government conclude with q number
of European states, and it is advisable that the
difficulties which now arise in our relations with