Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-03

failure OF the treaty negotiated under
the administration of my predecessor
for the further and more complete re-
striction of Chinese abor immigration,
and with 1t, the legis lation of the late |
session OF congress dependent thereon,
leave some questions open which con !
gress should now approach in that wise !
and Just spirit whic should character |
Ze the relations Cf two gieaJ and
friendly powers, while our supreme
interests demand the exclusion OF a
labor element which experience has
shown to be Incompatible wIlh uuf
social life. All steps to compass this i'm
perative need should Ee accompanied
with recognition CT the claim OF those
strangers now Law fully among us To
humane and just treatment. The ac-
cession OF the young emperor OF China
marks, we may hope, an era OF progress
d prosperity for the great country
EVER which he is called TO rule.
THE SAMOAN ISLANDS
The present state OF affairs in re
spect to the Samoan islands is eLcour-
aging. The conference which was held
in this city in the sumner of 1887 be-
tween the repre- sentatiYes OF the
United States, Germany and Great
Britain had to be adjourned because
OF the persistent divergence of views
which was developed III Its deli6era-
tions. The subsequent curse Of
events in the islands gave rise to ques
| tons of serious character On the
| 4th of February last the German min
lister at this CAPITA III behalf of his
| government proposed resumption of
the conference at Berlin. This propo-
sition was ACCEPTED, as congress
IN February last was informed.
Pursuant 10 the understanding thus
| reached commits sloners were APP
pointed by me, by and with the advice
| and consent OF tie senate, who pro
! ceeded to Berlin, where the conference
was renewed. The deliberations ex-
tended through several weeks. and re-
suited in the col clusloa OF treaty
which VIII be submitted To the senate
for its approval. I trust that the CT
forts which have been made to effect
an adjustment of this question viii be
productive of the permanent establish
ment of law and order in Samoa, upon
basis of the ulaintalnance OF the
rights and interests OF the natives.
GREAT BRITAIN.
The questions which have arisen
during the past tour years between
Great Britain AM the United States.
are in obeyance, or il course Of ad-
justment.
CANADA.
On the part of the government of
the Dominion OF Canada an effort has
been apparent during he season Just
ended 10 admins er the laws and regu.
lations applicable to the fisheries with
as little occasion for friction as Was
possible and the temperate representa-
lions of this COVE rnment in respect OF
cases of undue I ardShip or of harsh
interpretations have been in most cases
met with messur IS of trausitory relief
| 1t is trusted that the attainment of or
Just rights under existing treaties, and
IN virtue of the concurrent legislation
of the two contiguous countries, will
not be long deferred, and that ali exist
ing causes of difference may be equita-
bly, adjusted. | recommend that pro
vision be made by an international
agreement for visibly marking the
water boundary betwesn the United
States and CauaC a in the narrow chan
neIs that JOIN the great lakes. The
conventional line therein traced by the
northwestern boundary survey years
ago is not IN all cases readily ascertain
able for the settlement of the jurisdic-
! tiOnal question.
-
the list of offences for which eXtradl-
ton may be claimed and granted, Is
most desirable between this country
and great Britain. The territory OF
nett Ter should become secure harbOl
for the evil doors of the other through
any ayoIdable sh )rtcOming in this re-
gard. Il new treaty on this subject be
tween the two powers las been recent
Ly negotiated and Will soon be land be
fore the senate.
CUBA AND PORTO RICO.
The importance Of the commerce OF
; Cuba and Porto Rico with the United
states, their nearest and principal mar
J kei, justititS the expectation that the
p existing relations may be benefcially
: expanded. The Impediments resulting
from varying dues on navigation anC
the VexatiOus treatment of our vessels
on merely technical grounds Of com
! | plant, in West ncia ports should bt
l removed. The progress toward an adj
justment of per ding claims between
ine United STATE and SPAN is not o:
2 rapid as could be desired.
PERU.
. Questions affecting American inter
+ ests in connection with railways con
E structed and oIerated by our citizens
i IN Peru haye cli lined the intention o
0 this government II is urged thai Cts4.rYG
i governments IN pressing Peru To tn
: payment OF their claims have disre
a garded the property rights of America
Z citizens. The natter Will be CAREFUL
n investigated with view To securing
D proper and equitable adjustment.
: PORTUGAL.
u A similar iss ue Is impending wit
II Portugal. The nelagoa BAY railway J.
S Africa was constructed under a cor
q sesslon by Portugal to an America
o citizen. When nearly completed til
J. road was seized by the agents of tn
5 Port guese government. A forms
Il pTOt, st has beer made through on
: minister ut Lis BON against this act an
: no proper effori will be spared to ST
= cure proper relief.
2 NICARAUGUA.
l. In pursuance OF the charter granite
re by congress, AMI under the terms of tn
} contract with the government of Mic
araugua the lnieroceanlc Canal com
: pany has begun the construction OF til
Important waterway between the tw
u oceans, which its organization conteu
n plates. Grave complications for tim,
ID seemed emminsnt in view of suppo!
y ed conflict of Jurisdiction between Mi
6 uraugua,and Costa RIGA in regard TO TIL
IS accessory privileges to be conceded b
N the latter republic toward the construC
or ton of works On the San Juan river, q
S; which the right bank is Costa Ric
q territory. | am happy to learn that
lie hnai agreement has been affected b,
II tween the two nations. Tue govern
d ment has held itself ready to promot,
re in every proper way, the adjustment G
lr questions that might present obstacle
es 20 the completion of a road OF sue
d transcendept Importance to the con