The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-04

''""kh any Wvl"apt' forthcoming IN this
regard. \ new treaty on this subject b.
tween The tNO powers has been recerfI,
negotiated aud will soon be laid before III,
senate.
cvnA ANN f6lsro RICO.
me Importance OF the commerce of Cuba
ana forto kico with the United states, Tho
nearest and principal market, lu-tiee. M
tNpccuuon mat the existing relations NAV
be beneiicially expended. The impedirncni,
resulting nom varying dues on naVipa,iru
aha nom Bad treatment o. our Vessels ON
merely technical grounds Of complaint, An
west india ports should be removed. The
pIogfess toward an adjustment of pend
,"s cialms between the United states and
'p''h ~ not as rapid rs could be desired
AMERICAN RAILWAY INTERESTS IN PERU.
Questions affecting American interests in
connection with RAILWAYS constructed and
operated icy oiir citizens in Peru Have
claimed the attention OF this government.
" y hoped that other governments in press
ing feru 10 the payment Of their claims
nave disfcearted the propricty rights Of
American citizens. The matter will be
carefully investigated with n view 10 secur-
ing a proper and equitable adjustment.
SIMILAR ISSUE WIN PORTUGAL.
similar issue Is now pending with
Portugal. The DelagOa Bay Railway in AZ
ricn was constructed under a concession by
Portugal 20 an American citizen. When
nearly completed the road was seized by
the agents Of the poriugesc government.
Formal protest has been made through our
minister at Lisbon against this act
and no proper effort will De spared TO
secure proper relief.
TIKI NICARAGUAN.CANAL.
In pursuance Of the charter granted by
Congress, and under the terms of it, con-
tract with the government OF Nicaragua,
the lntor-Occanic Canal Company has begun
the construction Of the important waterway
between the two oceans which It's Organiza-
ton cOntempla:cs. Grave complications for
a time seemed imminent in view Of sup
posed conflict OF jurisdiction between Mica
ragul and Costa Rica in regard TO the
accessory privileges 10 be conceded by
the latter republic toward the cOnstruc-
ton Of works on the san Juan
river, Of which the right bank is Costa Rican
territory. | am happy 10 learn that
friendly arrangement has been affected be-
tween the two nations. This government
has held the adjustment of all questions
that might present obstacles TO the compile
ton Of "A work Of such tTanscendent import
ance % the commerce Of this country. and,
indeed. 10 the commercial interests Of the
world.
THK UNITED STATES AND FRANCE.
The traditional good feeling between this
country and the French Republic has re-
cnivcd additional testimony in the partici-
patton OfOur government aud people in the
international Exposition held at Paris dur
ing the past summer. The success Of our
exhibitors has been gratifying. The report
Of the commission Will be laid before Con-
gress in due season.
SLAVE TRADE IL AFRICA.
This government has accepted, under
proper reserve rs 10 its policy IN foreign
territories, the invitation Of the government
Of Belgium 10 take part in an International
Congress. which opened at Brussels on the
10th Of November for the purpose
Of deyising measures 10 promote the
abolition of the slave trade in Africa;
30 prevent the shipment Of slaves by sea.
our interest in the extinction of this crime
against humanity in the regions where 1t
vet survives has been increased by the re-
sslts Of emancipation within our own bor-
ders.
With Germany the most cordial relations
continue. The questions arising from the
return 10 the Empire Of Germans natural
lied in this country are considered ana dis
posed Of in a temperate spirit. to the entire
satisfaction Of both governments.
HAYTIAN DIsTURBAN CTS.
II is a source Of great satisfaction that
the internal disturbances Of the Republic OF
Hayti are at last happily ended. and that
an apparently stable government has been
constituted. II has been duly recognized
bv the United states American Commission,
now i'm session i'm this capital, Tor the settle
meut of lOng-standing claims against the re-
public of Venezuela. and IL is hoped that a
satisfactory conclusion viii be speedily
reached. This government has not hcsi-
fated to express the earnest desire that the
boundary dispute now pending between
Great Britain and Venezuela may be adj
iusted amicahly and in strict accordance
with the historic title Of the parties The
advance Of the
EMPIRE OF JAPAN
has been evidenced by the recent promulga-
lion of a new constitution containing yalua-
BILE guarantees Of liberty, and providing for
a responsible ministry % conduct the gov
eminent. II is earnestly recommended that
our judicial rights and processes IN torea
be established on q firm basis by providing
the machinery necessary 10 carry out treaty
stipulations in that regard. The friendli-
ness Of
THE PERSIAN GOVERNMENT
continues 10 bc shown hy its generous treat
ment Of Americans engaged in missionary
labors and by the cordial disposition OF the
shah 10 encourage the enterprise OF our clti-
zens i'm the development OF Persian re-
sources. A discussion is in progress touch
ing the iurisdctionfi
TREATY RIGHTS OF TIE UNITED STATES IN
TURKEY.
An earnest effort will be made to define
those rights 10 the satisfaction Of both gov
ernmants. Questions continue 10 arise III
o,r relations with several countries in re-
spect 10
THE RIGHTS OF NATURALIZED CITIZENS.
T,peciallv is this the case with France,
italy. Russia. and Turkey. and 10 less extent
with Switzerland. From time 20 time earn
e.t efforts have been made 10 regulate ms
subject bv conventions with these countries.
An improper use of naturalization should
mot be- permitted; but IL Is most important
thot those who have been duly naturaliIed
ehould everywhere be- accorded recognition
of the rights pertaining To cltlIehshiI
Of the country Of their adoption
The appropriations of special cohIen-
ti0ns for that purpose Is recoShl% III
treaties which this government mas con
cluded with number of EurOpeOn states
ond il il advisable that the difficulties
which now arise in our relations WIN olhel
countries on the same subject should De
similarly adjusted.
TIE RECENT REVOLUTION IN BRAZIL
ia favor of the establishment of u repubil.
can form of government Is an event oi grea'
interest Il the United states. our minister
nj Rio de JaneirO was AT once instructed |,
maintain friendly diplomatic relations VIII
the provisional government, and the bfa]t
liam representatives AT inns caplla
were instructed by the provisional govern
ment 10 combine their functions. OuI
friendly intercourse with Brazil has, there
fore. suffered no interruption. Our minister
mas been further instructed TO extend, on
fhe part of this government, a formal ana
cordial recognition Of the new Republic
so soon as the majority Of the people 81 Bra
iii shall have simified their assent TO IT.
establishment and maintenance.
PROSPERITY Al HOME.
Within our own borders general condi
tion OF prosperity prevails. The harvests o.
the last summer were exceptionally abund
ant. and the trade conditions now prevail
ing seem to promise successful season t'
the merchant and manufactures, ana gen
eral employment 10 our working people