The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-12-11

ccepted, AS Congress, In February last was In
Pursuant TO the understanding thus reached,
commissioners were appointed by me, who pro-
.ceeded 10 Berlin, where the conference was re-
newed. The deliberations extended through
several weeks, and resulted I'm the conclusion
OF n treaty which will be submitted 10 the Sem
ate for it's approval trust that the Efforts
which have been made TO effect an adjustment
of this question viii 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 Canadian Fisheries.
The questions which have arisen during the
past few years between Great Britain aud the
United States are In allegiance or IN course OF
On the part OF the Government Of the Domin-
ION OF Canada, an effort has been apparent dur
ing the season just ended to administer the
laws and regulations applicable 10 the fisheries
with as little occasion FOR friction as was posst-
BILE, and the temperate repres citations, 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
relief. It Is trusted that the attainment OF our
just rights Under existing treaties, and In Virs
tue OF the concurrent legislation of the two con.
tiguous countries, will not be long deferred, and
that all existing causes of difference may be
/ recommend that provision be made by an
international agreement for vfsibly marking
the winter boundary between the United States
and Canada i'm 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 ascertain
able for the settlement OF jurisdictional ques-
tions.
Just and acceptable enlargement OF the list
of offenses for which extraditon may be
claimed and granted is most desirable between
this country and Great Britain. The territory
OF neither should become sure harbor for the
evil-doers of the other through any aVoidable
shortcoming I'm this regard, new treaty on
this subject between the two powers has been
recently negotiated, and will soon be laid before
the Senate.
with other Powers.
The Importance OF the commerce OF Cuba and
Porto Rico with the United States, their nearest
and principal market, justi6es the expectation
that the existing relations may DO benefcially
expanded. The impediments resulting from
varying dues on navigation and from voXatious
treatment OF our vessels, on merely technical
grounds of complaint in West India ports,
should be removed.
The progress toward an adjustment OF pend
ing claims between the United States and Spain
is not as rapid as could be desired. Questions
affecting American interests in connection with
railways constructed and operated by our citi-
zens in Peru have claimed the attention OF this
government. IL is urged that OF sr governments s,
i'm pressing Peru 10 tho paying OF the claims,
have disregarded the property rights of Ameri-
can CT liens. The matter will be carefully i'm
vestigated With IL view TO securing proper
and equitabls adjustment.
A similar issue is now pending with Portueal.
The Delagoa Bay Railroad in Africa was con-
structed under concession by Portugal 20 an
American citizen. When nearly completed the
road was seized by the agents OF the Portuguese
Government. Formal protests have been made
through our minister at Lisbon agai 81 this act,
and no proper effort will be spared TO secure
proper relief.
In pursuance OF the charter granted by Con-
gress, and under the terms OF its contract with
the Government of Nicaragua, the Interoceanic
Canal Company has begun the construction Of
the important waterway between the two
oceans which its organization contemplates.
This Government as held itself ready TO pro-
moe IN every proper way the adjustment OF all
questions that might present obstacles TO the
completion OF a work of such transcendent i'm
portance 10 the commerce of this country and
indeed, TO the commercial interests Of the
world
The Paris Exposition.
The traditional good feeling between this
country aud the French republic has received
additional testimony in the participation of
our Government and people In the lnterna-
tional Exposition at Paris during the past
Summer. Tho success of our exhibitors has
been gratifying. The report OF the commission
viii be laid before Congress In due season.
This Government has accepted, under proper
reserve as TO its policy In foreign territories the
invitation of the Government OF Belgium to
take part in an international congress, which
opened at Brussels on the 10th of November, for
the purpose of deyisiDg measures 10 promote the
abolition OF the slave trade in Africa and to
prevent the shipment Of slaves by sea. our in
terest in the extinction OF this crime agains {
humanity in the regions where IL yet survives,
has been increased by the results of emancpa-
| tion within our own borders
With Germany the most cordial relations con-
| tinue. The questions arising from the return TO
| the Empire Of Germans naturalized in this coun-
| try are considered and disposed Of I'm temper
ate spirit TO the entire satisfaction of both Gov
| ernments.
1t is n source of great satisfaction that the i'm
ternal disturbances OF the Republic of Hayti are
| at last happily ended, and that an apparently
| staple government has been constituted. 1t has
been duly recognized by the United States.
Japan.
The advancement OF I Empire of japan has
been evidenced by the recent accumulation of n
| new Constitution, containing valuable guaran-
| tees OF liberty, and providing for responsible
Ministry TO conduct the Government.
IL Is earnestly recommended that our judicial
rights and processes in COrea be established on
| firm basis, by providing the machinery ncces-
sary 70 carry out the treaty stipulations in that