The morning call., 1890-12-02

OF mexico ana GTSGE Britain 10 CO0sluer Il cOu-
yentional regulation of the passage Of Chinese
laborers across our southern and northern IRON
tier.
DENMARK AND FRANCE.
On the 22d of August last, Sir Edmund Mon.
son, the arbitrator selected under the provisions
OF the treaty of December 6, 1888. rendered an
award TO the effect that no compensation was
due from the Danish Government to The United
States on account of what Is commonly known as
the Carlos Buterfield claim.
Our relations with the French continue to be
cordial. Our representative In that county has
very diligently urged the removal OF the restric-
lions imposed upon our meat products, ana IL Is
believed that substantial progress has been made
toward just settlement
THE SAMOAN TREATY.
The Samoan Treaty, which was signed last
year at Berlin by representatives of the United
States, Germany and Great Britain. after due
ratification and exchange has pegun TO produce
saluIary effects. The formation of the Govern
ment agreed upon will soon displace The disorder
OF Tie past by stable administration, alike just
10 the three powers most concerned Ia trade aud
Justice has been chosen by the King of Sweden
and Norway on the invitation of the three pow
ers, and VIII soon be installed. The Land Com.
mission and The Municipal Council are in process
OF organization. a rational and evenly dis
tribuicd scheme OF taxation, both municipal and
upon imports, is in operation. Malieloa is re-
spected as King.
GREAT BRITAIN.
The new treaty OF extradition with Great
Britain after due ratification, was proclaimed
on the 25th of last March. The benefcent work
Ing is already apparent.
The dlfie. ence between the two Governments
Touching The iur-seal question III tile Behrlng
Sea Is not yet adjusted. Will be seen by The
correspondence which will soon be laid before
Congress. The offer TO submit The question 10
arbitration, as proposed by her Majesty's Gov
eminent, has not been accepted, for the reason
that The form of submission j. not thought TO be
calculated 10 assure conclusion satisfactory TO
| either party. IL is sincerely hoped that before
the opening OF another sealing season some ar
rapeemeut may be effected which VIII assure TO
the United States the property right derived from
Russia, which was not disregarded by any nation
for more than eighty years preceding The out
break OF The existing trouble.
\ WRONG TO HAWAII.
In tile tariff act wrong was done to the
Kingdom of Hawaii, which am bound to pre-
sumo was wholly unintenti0nal. Duties were
levied on certain commodities which are iu-
Guided III The reciprocity treaty now existing be
tween the United States and The Kingdom of
Hawaii. without indicating the necessary eXcep-
lion IN favor OF thai Kingdom. hope Congress
VIII repair What might oIheiwis seem TO be
breach OF faith On lie part OF his Government.
An award in favor of the Uulied States In the
matter Of lie claim Of Mr.. Van Bokkeen against
HayIi Was rendered on the 4th of December,
1883. bGT owing to disorders then and alterward
preva Hing IN layIi The terms OF payments we're
hot observed A new agreement as TO tine time of
payment has been apple owed aud Is now IN force.
Other Just Claims oI citizens OF the United States
for reoress OF wrongs suffered during the late
Political conflict III Hayti will 1t is hoped, speed
ily yield 10 friendly treatment.
ITALIAN EXTRACTION TREATY.
Propositions Tor lie amendment OF the treaty
OF eAirlultlOu between the United States and
ltaly are now under consideration
You Will lie asked TO provide the means OF ac-
ceptiug the invitation Of lie Italian Government
10 take part IN an approaching conference TO
consider He adoption Of 4 universal prime merd-
ian, from which to reckon longitude aud time
As This proposition follows In The track OF the re-
form sought 10 be Initiated by the Meridian Con
ference OF Washington, held on the invitation OF
this Government, the United States should man
lfest friendly interest In The Italian proposal.
III lhlS connection may refer with approval to
lie suggestion II my predecessors that standing
provisions be made for accepting, whenever
deemed advisable, the frequent Invitations of
iOteign Governments 10 share in conferences
locking 10 Tie advancement OF inteTHaio re-
forms IN regard 10 science, sanitation, CONNER
cial laws and procedure and other matters affect
ing the intercourse and progress OF modem COM
rnunltleS
DELAGoA BAY RAILWAY SEIZURE.
In The summer of 1889 an incident occurred
which for some time threatened 10 interrupt the
cordially of our relations with the Government
OF Portugal. That Go vernment seized The Del
agoa Bay Railway, which WAS constructed under
concession granted IL an American citizen,
aud 1T Tie same time aunulled The charter. The
conccssh naiy, who had embarked his fortune i'll
lie enterprise, having exhausted other means OF
redress. WAS compelled TO invoke the protection
OF bis Government. Our REPRESENTATIONS maze
coincIdenily win those of British subjects who
were also largely interested, happi ly resulted In
lite recognition by Portugal OF The proprlely of
submitting the claim for indemnity growing out
OF IFS action tn arbitration. This plan OF settle
ment having been agreed on, the Interested pow
eis readily coucuIred III the proposal 10 submit
he case 10 lie judgment CT three eminent jurists,
10 De designated by the President OF the Swiss
les uUllc, who, upon tho joint Invitation of tie
Governments of he United States Great Britain
and Portugal, bias selected persons well qualified
lof The task before them
TREATY RELATIONS WITH JAPAN.
The revision of our treaty relations with the
Empire Of Japan has continued TO be a subject
Of consideration and OF correspondence The
questions Involved are both grave and delicate,
and Willie II VIII be my duty 10 see that The IN
ierests of the United States aie moi by any
chances n ftscr tfpa lion \ cir
cerely hope that such revision Will satisfy the
legitimate expectations OF the japanese Govern
mcIll and laiutdn The pI sct and long existing
friendly relations between japan aud the United
States, VIII be effected.
OUR SISTER REPUBLIC.
The friendship between our country and Mex
leo. born OF close neIeu boring aud strengthened
by many considerai ions Of Intimate intercourse
and reciprocal interest, has never been more
cOnsenSl than now, nor more hopeful OF in
creased benefit 10 both nations. The intercourse
Of The TWO countries by rail is already great and
Is making constant growth. The establishment
OF lines, and those iecently projected, add TO the
intimacy Of traffic and open new channels of ac-
cess TO fresh areas OF demand and supply. The
inn ortance Of the Mexican railway system vii!
be further enhanced 10 a degree almost impossi-
Die 10 forecast II IL should become Il link in The
projected intercOntiueDtal railway. Recommend
Thai our mission 10 Tie CITY of Mexico be raised
To tile first class.
RECIPROCITY WITH SPAIN.
The cordial character OF cur relations with
opaln warrants The hope that by the continuance
ol methods OF friendly negotiations much may be
accomplished III the direction Of adjustment
oil pending questions of the increase OF our
trade. lie extent aRd DEVELOPMENT of our trade
with The Island Of Cuba invest The commercial
relations OF the United States aad Spain with
peculiar importance. Ii is undoubted that spe-
elal arrangement IN regard 10 commerce, based
upon The reciprocity provision OI the recent
idrin act, would operate most benefcaIv for
both Governments. This subject is row receiving
attention.
Tie restoration of the remains Of John Erics-
son 10 Sweden afforded a gratifying occasion TO
honor Tie memory OF the great inventor, to whose
genius Onr country owes so much aud to bear
witness 10 The unbroken friendship winch has
existed between tie Land that bore him and our
own, which claimed him as a citizen.
CLAIMS CONVENTION.
On the I'd Of September last tile commission
appointed To revise the proceedings OF tie COM
mission under The Claims Convention between
The United States and Venezuela OF 1866
brought lis labors to a close within The period
liked for that purpose. The proceedings OF The
late commission were chaI aeteIZed by spirit
OF mi arIialiiy and high sense OF justice, and
an Incident which was for many years The sub
lect OF discussion between tie TWO Governments
has been disposed of in manner alike honor
uble and satisfactory to both PARTIES For the
settlement OF tie claim OF the Venezuela Steam
IAN port lion Company, which was he subject
OF joint resolution adopted al The last session
OF Congress. negotiation are still In progress,
and their eaTly conclusion Is anticipated.
Inc legislation OF the past few years has evil
denced on the part OF Congress growing realiZa-
ton Of Tie Importance OF the Consular service in
fostering our commei cIa relations abroad and
Ill projecting tne domestic revenues. AS the
scope oil operation expands increased provision
must be made 10 keep up the essential standard
OF eiic!ehcy HE necessity of some adequate
measure OF supervision and Inspection has been
so often presented that heed only commend the
subject 10 your attention.
GoyERNMENT REVENUES.
The revenues OF The Government from all
sources iof the fiscal year ending June 80, 1890,
were SOB, 9c3.oSO 50 aud The total expendi'
lures los lie same period were $685., 6IS 5S4 o.
The postal receipts have mol heretofore been ill.,
GUIDED III tile statement OF these aggregates and
Tor thu purpose OF comparison lie sum OF S6O;-
SS2.O97 % should be deducted from both sides
OF the account The surplus for the year, includ-
ing The amount applied 10 the Sinking Fund was
Slo5,344. 496 o3. Ihc receipts for 1890 were
S1G,o3u 923 10 and The expenditures S15,73S-
81 in excess OF those Of 1889. The customs re.
ceipts from Internal revenues were 1725.
l91 50. while on the side oil expenditures that
for pensions was Sl9,3l2,O7 SO IN excess of
the preceding year.
TREASURY STATEMENT
The Treasury statement of ibe current fiscal
year, partly actual and partly estimated, is as
follows; Receipts from all sources S40G, OOO,-
900; Total expenditures. 1854, 900 COO; leaving
sIft.lus nj $40 COO OUU mi Ia inv Tho roet nj