The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-12-11

atoms, the consequent course of events on
the islands gave rise to questions of a
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 proposition was accepted, as congress,
IN February Last, was informed. Pursuant
10 the understanding thus reached, two
commissioners were appointed by me. by
and with the advice and consent OF the
senate, who proceeded to Berlin, where
the conference was renewed. The deliber-
atoms extended through several weeks,
and resulted in the conclusion OF a treaty
which will be submitted to the senate for
its approval | trust that the efforts which
have been made to effect an adjustment OF
this question will be productive of the per-
manent establishment of law and order IN
Samoa upon the basis of the maintenance
OF the rights and interests of the natives
as well as OF the treaty powers.
The questions which have arisen dur
ing the past few years between Great
Britain and the United States are in abey-
ance or in course of amicable adjustment
On the part of the government of the
Dominion of Canada, an effort has been
apparent during the season just ended to
administer the laws and regulations apple
able to the fisheries with as little occasion
for friction as possible, and the temperate
representations of this government in re-
spect of cases of undue hardship or of
harsh interpretations have been, in most
cases, met with measures of transitOry re-
lief. 1t is trusted that the attainment of
our Just rights under existing treaties,
and in virtue of the concurrent legislation
of the two contiguous countries, will be
not long deferred, and that all existing
af hfa itol,l cd
iusted. / recommend that provision be made
by an international agreement tor visibly
marking the water boundary between the
United States and Canada in the narrow
channels that join the great lakes. The
conventional line therein traced by the
northwestern boundary survey, years ago,
is not in all cases readily ascertainable for
the settlement of jurisdictional questions.
A Just and acceptable enlargement OF the
list OF offenses for which extradition may
be claimed and granted is most desirable
between this country and Great Britain.
The territory of neither should become a
secure harbor for eyil-doers of the other
through any avoidable short-coming 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.
and Porto Rico with the United States,
their nearest and principal market, justi-
fies the expectation that the existing rela
tons may be beneficially expanded. The
impediments resulting from vary
ing dues on navigation and from the vex-
atiOus treatment of our vessels on merely
technical grounds of complaint in West
India ports should be removed.
The progress toward an adjustment OF
pending claims between the United States
and spain is not as rapid as could be de-
sired.
Questions affecting American interests
in connection with railways constructed
and operated by our citizens in Peru have
claimed the attention OF this government.
| II is urged that other governments, in
pressing Peru to the payment of their
claims, have disregarded the property
rights of American citizens. The matter
will be carefully investigated, with view
to securing proper and equitable adjust
ment. 4 similar issue is now pending
with Portugal Tie Delagoa bay railway
in Africa was constructed under a 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.
In pursuance OF the charter granted by
! congress and under the terms of its con-
| tract with the government OF Nicarauga,
the Inter-Ocean canal company has begun
/ the construction OF the important water
way between two oceans, which its organ
/ ization coutemplates. Grave complications
/ for time seemed imminent in view of
supposed conflict OF jurisdiction between
/ Nicarauga and Costa Rica in regard TO the
/ accessory privileges 10 be conceded by the
/ latter republic toward the construction 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 promote, in every proper way,
the adjustment OF all questions that might
present obstacles TO the completion of a
work OF such transcendent importance to
the commerce OF this country, and, in
deed, to the commercial interests of the
world.
The traditional good feeling between
this country and the French republic has
received additional testimony in the par
ticipation OF our government and the
people in the international exposition held
II AthiliiE ttlt past SulAii2ieE Inc sue
cess of our exhibitors has been gratifying
The report OF the commission will be laid
before congress in due season.
This government has accepted, under
! proper reserve as 10 its policy in foreign
territories, the invitation of the govern
ment of Belgium 10 take part in an inter-
national congress, which opened mt Brus-
sells on the 10th of November for the pur-
! pose OF devising measures TO promote the
abolition OF the slave trade in Africa and
20 prevent the shipment OF slaves by sea.
Our interest in the extinction OF this crime
against humanity, in the regions where it
| yet survives has been increased by the
results of emancipation within our own
| borders.
With Germany the most cordial rela-
tons continue. The questions arising
from the return to the empire OF Germans
naturalized in this country are considered
and disposed OF in temperate spirit, to
the entire satisfaction OF both govern
| ments.
1t is a source of great satisfaction that
the internal disturbances OF the republic
of Hayti are at last happily ended, and
that an apparent stable government has
been constituted. II has been duly recOg-
nized by the United States.
mixed commission is now in session
in this capital for the settlement OF long
standing claims against the republic of
Venezuela, and il is hoped that salts