The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-11
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The. conference " hich was held in this
citv in the summer Of 1857 between the
of the United States,
Germany, and Great Britain. has been
adjourned because Of the persistent di-
rerzenees Of views which was developed
in its deliberations. The subsequent
course Of events in the islands gave rise
70 questions of serious character. On
the 4th of February last, the German
minister at this Capital, in behalf Of his
government, proposed a resumption Of
the conference at Berlin This PROPOSE
ton was accepted, as Congress was in
formed. Pursuant 20 the understanding
thus reached, commissioners were sap-
pointed by me, by and with the consent
of the Senate, who proceeded to where
the conference was renewed. The delib-
esations extended through several weeks,
and resulted in the conclusion Of trea-
ty which will be submitted to the Senate
for Ifs approval. ! trust that the efforts
which have been made to effect an ad-
justment of this question will be produc-
tive of the permanent establishment Of
law and order in Samoa upon the basis
ofthe maintenance Of the rights and in
terests of the natives as well as Of the
treaty powers.
THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN
The questions which have arisen dur
ing the past fewlyears between Great Bri-
tain and the United States are in sbey-
ance or in course of amicable adjust
ment On the part of the government of
the Dominion Of Canada an effort has
been apparent during the seasons just
ended TO administer laws and regulations
applicable to the fisheries with as little
occasion for friction as possible, and the
temperate representations of this govern
ment in respect to cases of undue hard
ships and 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 ex-
isting treaties and in virtue Of the con-
current legislation of the two contiguous
countries will not be long deferred, and
that all existing causes of difference may
be equitabIy adjusted.
I 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. The conventional line thereon
traced By the Northwestern boundary
surve, years ago is not in all cases readi-
Iy ascertainable for the settlement of
iurisdictiOnal questions.
ExTRADIrIos WITH CANADA.
A Just and acceptable enlargement Of the
list of osenses for which extradion may
be claimed and granted is most desirable
between this country and Great Britain.
The territory Of neither should become a
secure harbor for the evil doers Of the
other through any avoidsble shorteom-
ings in this regard. A new treaty on this
subject between the two powers has been
recently negotiated and will soon be laid
before the Senate.
CUBA AND PORTO RICO.
The importance Of the commerce of
Cuba and Porto Rico with the United
States, their nearest and principal mark
ct. justieies the expectation that the ex-
isting relations may be benefcially ex-
panded, The impediments resulting
from varying dues on navigation and
from the vexatious treatment Of our ves-
sells on merely technical grounds of COM
plaint in West India ports should be re-
moved
The progress toward AZ adjustment of
pending claims between the United
States and Spain is not as rapid as could
be desired.
AMERICAS INTERESTS II FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
Questions affecting American interests
in connection with railways constructed
and operated by our own citizens in Peru
have claimed the attention Of this Gov
eTnment. II is urged that other govern
ments, in pressing Peru to the payment
of their claims, have disregaried the
property rights of American citizens
The matter will be carefully investigated
with view TO securing a proper and
equitable adjustment
A similar issue is now pending with
Portugal. The Delagos Bay Railway, in
Africa, was constructed under conces-
sion 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 proper relief
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
In pursuance Of the charter granted by
Congress, and under theterms Of its con-
tract with the government Of Nicaragus,
the Interoceanie Canal Company has be-
gun the construction Of the important
waterway between the two oceans which
its organization .coniemplates. Grave
complications for time seemed immi-
nent, in view Of supposed conflict Of juf-
isdietion between Nicaragua and Costa
Rica in regard to the accessory privileges
10 be conceded by the latter republic
toward the construction Of works on the
Juan River, of which the right bank is
Costa-Rican territory. am happy to
learn that a friendly arrangement has
been effected between the two nations.
This government has held itself ready to
promote in every proper way the adjust
meut Of all questions that might present
obstacles to the completion of a work Of
such transcendent importance TO the
commerce Of this country, and indeed TO
the commercial interests Of the world.
oUR FRIENDLY RELATIONS wrrH FRAScK.
The traditional good feeling between
this country and the French Republic
has received additional testimony in the
participation Of cur Government and
people in the International Exposition
held at Paris during the past summer.
The success Of our exhibitors has been
gratifying. The report of the Commits
sion will be laid before Congress in due
time.
TO STAMP OUT SLAVERY.
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