Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-12-03

nndef them. The closest scrutiny Of con-
gress Is invited to ali the methods OF ad.
minlstrntion and 70 every Item Of eSpendi-
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Ties Of Good win aud Common Interest
ma criAiiy Strenk hcned.
Tho friendly relations OF our country with
the nations OF Europe and of the cast have
been uadisturbed, while the tics OF good
Will aud common intprest that bind us to
the states of tho western hemisphere have
been notably strengthened By the con fer
encc he'd in this capital to consider meas
ures for the general welfare. Pursuant to
the invitation authorized by congress. the
representatives cf every independent state
Of the American continent and OF Hayti
met In conference In this ca pttal In October,
1889. and continued In session until the 10th
OF last April This important convocation
marks most Interesting and continental
epoch In tho history of the western hemis-
phere. IL Is noteworthy that Brazil. in
vited while under an imperial form Of gov.
erhment. shared as a republic IN the dcljb-
erattonS and the results of the conference.
The recommendations Of this conference
were all transmitted TO congress at the last
session.
The International marine conference
which sat in Washington last winter
reached u very gratifying result. The reg
ulatipns suggested have been brought to
the attention of all the governments repre-
sented, and their general adoption Is CONT
IDENTIFY expected.
The legislation OF congress at the last
session is in conformity with the PROPOSE
tions OF the conference. and the prOclama-
tion therein provided for will be issued
when the other powers have given notice OF
their adhesion. The conference of Brus-
sells, to devise means for supprcssing the
slave trade in Africa, afforded an oppor-
tunity for u new expression OF the interest
the American people feel IN that great
work. 1t soon became evident that the
measure proposed would tax the resources
OF tho Congo basin beyond the revenues
available. under the general act Of Berlin
OF 1884. The United States, not being a
party to that act, could not share in its re-
vision, but by separate act tho independ-
ent state OF tho Congo was freed from the
restrictions upon customs revenue. The
deMoraliling and destructive traffic In ard
cnt spirits among the tribes also claimed
the earnest attention nf the conference.
and the delegates OF the United States were
foremost in advocating measures for
its suppression, the influence OF which will
be very helpful aud extend over wide
region. AS soon us these measures shall
receive the sanction Of the netherlands for
time withheld, the general acts will be
submitted for ratification by the senate.
Meanwhile negotiations have been opened
for new and complete treaty Of friendship
Ut commerce ana navigation between the
United States and the independent state OF
Congo.
Toward the end OF the past year the only
Independent imperial government ON the
western continent ceased to exist and was
succeeded by republic. Diplomatic rcia-
tions were at once established with the new
government. but ii was not completely rec
r..
forded to ascertain that 1t had popular ap-
proval and support. When the course Of
events had yielded assurance of this fact,
no time was lost in extending TO the new
government full and cordial welcome into
the family of American commerce and
wealth. 1t is confidently believed that the
good relations of the two countries will be
preserved and that the future will witness
an increased intimacy Of intercourse and
an expansion OF their mutual commerce.
The peace OF Central America has again
been disturbed through q revolutionary
change in Salvador which was not rccog
nizcd by other states, and hostilI,ics hrolsc
out between Salvador aud Guatemala
threatening TO involve all Central America
in IA conflict. Under the progress which
has been made toward union OF their in
tercsts, the efforts OF this government were
promptly and zealously exertcd to compose
their differences, and through the active
efforts OF the representative OF the United
States provisional treaty of peace was
signed August 6, whereby the right OF the
republic Of Salvador to choose its own ruler
was recognized. Gen. Ezcta, the chief OF
the provisional government, has since been
confirmed In the presidency by the assembly,
and diplomatic recognition duly followed.
The killing of Cen. Barrundia, on board
tho Pacific Mail steamer Acapulco, while
anchored in transit To The port OF San Jose,
De Gautcmala, demanded careful Inquiry.
Having failed in q revolution by attempt
to invade Guatemala from Mexican terri
tory, Gen. Harrundia took passage ut Acap-
ulco for Panama. The consent OF the repre-
scntativcs of the United States was sought
10 effect his seizure, first at Champcrio,
where the steamer touched, and aftcrward
at San Jose. The captain OF the steamer
refused to give mp his passenger without
written order from the United States min
lister. The latter furnished the desired let
ter, stipulatIng as the condition Of his ac-
tton that Gen. Harrundil's life should be
spared, and that he should be tried only
for oncnses growing out OF his insurrection-
airy movements. This letter was produced TO
the captain OF the Acapulco by the military
commander at San jose as his warrant TO
take the passenger from The steamer Gen.
Barrundia resisted capture and was killed.
It being evident that the minister, Mr.
Miner, had exceeded the bounds of his an
thortty IN intervening in compliance with
NAS UcUanuS OI lnS oudASJushH iiuluOIl-
ties TO authorize and effect, in violation OF
precedent, the seizure on q vessel OF the
United States OF q passenger OF transit
charged with political offensc In order that
be might be tried for such Offenses under
what is described as martial law, was con-
strained TO disavow Mr.. Miners act and
recall him from his post
The Nicaragua canal project, under the
control OF our citizens, is making most en-
couraging progress. NIL the preliminary con-
ditions and initial operations having been
accomplished within the prescribed time.
During the past year negotiations have
been renewed for the settlement OF tho
claims OF American citizens against the
government of Chill principally growing out
OF the lato war with Peru. The reports
from our minister at Santiago warrant the
expectation OF m early and satisfactory
adjustment.
Our relations with China, which have for
several years occupied SO important place
In our diplomatic history, have called Tor
careful consideration and have been the
subject Of much correspondence. The COM
munications Of the Chinese minister have
brought Interviews on the whole subject OF
our conventional relations with bis countryi !
and at tho same tirno this government.
through its legation Ut Peking, has sought
TO arrange various matters and complaints
touching the interests and protection OF our
citizens in China. In pursuance OF the con.
current resolution Of Get. i. 1890. have
proposed to the governments of Mexico and
Great Britain conventional regulation Of
the passage OF Chinese lnborerx acrOss ouS
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