The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-12-12
AFFAIRS OF STATE.
They Are Reviewed at Length by
President Harrison.
HIS ANNUAL MESSAGE TO CONGRESS-,
Satisfactory Foreign Rclations-The Sur
plus, Revenues, Tariff. Silver Coinage, We
Civil Service, Pensions and Other
Important Topics Discussed.
THE MESSAGE,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The following
are the principal points contained in the
first annual message of President Harri-
son to the Fifty-First Congress-:
TO the Senate and Homss OF Repr<sentot,yes.
There arc few transactions in the administra-
ton of Government, even temporarily held, in
tne confidence Of those Charged with the con.
Is step
watchful people. The State 81 the Union is
known from day to day and suggestions as to
needed legislation find an earlier voice than that
which speaks in these annual communications
OF the President to Congress.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Good will and cordially have characterized
governments, and the year just closed leaves
few international questions of importance re-
manning unadjusted No obstacle is believed
ton and adjustment Of the still pending ques.
lions upon satisfactory and honorable terms.
ne aepa,1ngs OF this with othe.
ayowed and our methods free from intrigue. ~'>
ro me President referring to the Congress Of
American governments now in session in
washington, says that the gathering Is mat
Yer o. high significance; and the earnest dc.
methods Of perpetuating and expanding the
existing relations of mutual interest and
friendliness will undoubtedly result in in
oil the countries represented. Its recon-
mendat1ons will have the cooperation CT the
Congress Congress, Of the United States in the
removal OF unnecessary barriers to bene-
ehciai intercourse between tho nations Of
America. While the commercial benefits which
1t Is hoped will follow this conference are
worthy OF pursuit, It Is believed that the crown
Ing benefit will be found in the better securities
which may be devised for maintenance of peace
among all American nations, and settlement of
all contentious by methods that Christian CIV
1llZatlon can approve.
The response to the invitation extended by
this Government, by the act of Congress Of
July 9, 1888, to all maritime nations to send rep
rescntat1ves to engage in a conference touch
Ing the revision and amendment Of the rules
uniform system Of marine signals, has been
very general and very cordial. Twenty six ma
lions are represented in the conference, and the
work has been entered upon with great zeal
and on evident appreciation Of its Importance.
The cooperation of our Congress may also be
relied upon so far as the agreement to be
Referring to the fact that all the nations of
the Western hemisphere, with one exception,
s N;ni to washington ENJOYS Extraordinary and
States, on the contrary sends ENJOYS of a lower
grade to some OF our sister republics the Presi-
dent says that in view Of our relations with the
states OF the American system our diplomatic
agents IN those countries should be Of the uni
form rank OF Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentiary The last Congress- SO elevated
certain missions with happy effect, and he rec
ommends the completion Of the reform thus be-
gun, with the inclusion also OF Hawaii and
Hayti, in view OF their relation to the American
system of states. He also recommends the ex-
tension OF an invitation to Hawaii to send rep
rcsentativcs to the International conference
Our relations with China are receiving due at.
tention: The failure of the treaty negotiated
under President Clevelands administration,
relative to the further and more complete re.
striction of Chinese labor immigration, leaves
some questions open which should be ap-
preached In a wise and just spirit. While our
laborlng element which experience has shown
TO be incompatible with our social life all steps
to compass this imperative need should be &C.
companied with a recognition OF the claim OF
those strangers now lawfully among us to hui
name and just treatment.
The present state Of affairs with respect to Sa-
late conference in Berlin between the repre-
sentatives Of the United States, Great Britain
ana Germany resulted in the conclusion of
for its approval, and he trusts the efforts made
to adjust the question will be productive of the
permanent establishment Of law and order in
Samoa upon the basis Of the maintenance of
the rights and interests OF natives.
The questions which have arisen during past
years between Great Britain and the United
States are in allegiance or in course of adjust
mcnt.
THE FISHERIES
On the part OF the government Of the Domin-
lon OF Canada an effort has been apparent dur
Ing the season just ended to administer the
laws and regulations applicable to the fisheries
with as little occasion for friction was pos
slble, and the temperate representations of this
government In respect Of cases of undue hard
ship or OF harsh interpretations have been in
most cases met with measures of transitory re-
lle1. 1t IS trusted that the attainment of our
just rights under existing treaties and in virtue
OF the concurrent legislation of the two con-
tlEuous countries will not be long deferred and
that all existing causes of difference may be
cQuitably adjusted.
recommend that provision be made by an in
ternational agreement for visibly marking the
n tod Cfn<o.
Canada in the narrow channels that Join the
great lakes.
ExTRADITION.
A just and acceptable enlargement OF the list
OF ofenses for which extradition may be claimed
and granted is most desirable between this
country and Great Britain. The territory of
neither should become secure harbOr for the
evll-dOers OF the other through any avoidable
shortcoming in this regard new treaty on
THIS subject between the two powers has been
recently negotiated and will soon be laid before
the Senate.
THE NICARAGUAN CANAL.
In pursuance OF the charter granted by Con
the Government of Nicaragua, the Inter
Oceanic Canal Company has begun the con-
struction OF the important waterway between
the two oceans which its organization contem-
plates. Grave complications for time seemed
Imminent between the governments of Mic
aragua and Costa Rica but these have been ad-
1usted1n q friendly manner. This Government
mas held itself ready to promote in every proper
way the adjustment OF all questions that
might present obstacles to the completion OF q
work OF such transcendent Importance to the
commerce OF this country, and, indeed, to the
commercial interests OF the world.
THE FRENCH EXPOSITION.
The traditional good feeling between this
country and the French republic has received
additional testimony in the participation Of our
Government and people in the International
exposition held at Paris during the past sum
mer. The success of our exhibition has been
gratifying.
THE ANT1s1AvERY CONFERENCE
HnNyn n0vH<h na n<1A>
reserve as to it's policy in foreign territories,
the invitation of the government of Belgium to
take part In an International Congress which
opens at Brussels on the 18th Of November, for
the purpose OF devising measures to promote
the abolition OF the slave trade in Africa and
to prevent the shipment Of slaves by sea. Our
interest In the extinction of this crime against
humanity In the regions where it vet survives
has been increased by the result OF emancipa-
t1On within our own borders.
4 RELATIONS WITH GERMANY,
With Germany the most cordial relations con-
tinue The questions arising from the return
to the empire OF Germans naturalized in this
temperate spirit to the entire satisfaction OF
both Governments.
THE HAYT1AN REPUBLIC.
1t Is q source Of great satisfaction that the in
ternal disturbances of the Republic of Hayti
are at last happily ended and that an apparent
~ stable government has been constituted. It
has been duly recognized by the United States
RIGHTS OF NATURAIIZED CITIZENS.
Questions continue to arise in our relation
with several countries in respect to the rights Of
naturalized citizens. Especially is this the
case with France, italy, Russia and Turkey, and
to less extent with Switzerland From time
to time earnest efforts have been made to regu-
late this subject by conventions. An improper
use Of naturalization should not be permitted,
but 1t Is important that those who have been
duly naturalized should everywhere be accord
ed recognition OF the rights pertaining to citi-
zenship Of the country Of their adoption.
THE BRAZILIAN REVOLUTION.
The recent revolt in Brazil in favor Of the es-
Enlistment OF a republican form Of government
Is an event Of great interest to the United
States. Our Minister at Rio de Janeiro was at
once instructed to maintain friendly diplomatic
relations with the Provisional Government and
the Brazilian representatives at this capital
were instructed by the Provisional Government
to continue their functions. Our friendly inter
Wen 6 BRA mas Sa sanereG no IN
structed to extend on the part Of this Govern
ment formal and cordial recognition of the
new republic so soon as the majority of the peo-
pie of Brazil shall have signifed their assent to
Its establishment and maintenance.