Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1890-12-06
RELATIONS WITH olttR COUNTRIES.
The Dispute with Portugal and the Chi
nese PrObIem-Other Matters.

The friendly relations of our country with the
nations of Europe and of the East have been I'M
disturbed, while the ties of good will and COM
mon interest that bind us to the states of the
Western Hemisphere have been notably
strengthened by the conference held in this cap
ital to consider measures for the general welfare
Pursuant to the invitation authorized by Con-
gress, the representatives of every independent
state of the American continent and OF Hayu
net conference in this capital in October
1882 and continued in session until the 10th OF
last April. This important convection marks
a most interesting and influential epoch III the
history of the Western Hemisphere. 1t is note
worthy that Brazil, invited while under an i'm
perial form of government shared us u republic
in the deliberations and results of the confer
ence. The recommendations of this conference
were all transmitted to Congress at the last ses-
sion.
The International Marine Conference, which
was held at Washington last winter, reached q
very gratifying result. The regulations Sug-
gested have been brought to the attention of all
the governments represented, and their general
adoption is confidently expected. The leglSla
ton of Congress at the last session is in con-
iormity with the propositions of the conference
and the proclamation therein provided for will
be issued when the other powers have given
notice of their adhesion.
The conference of Brussels, to devise means
for suppressipg the slave trade in Africa, afford
ed an opportunity for 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 the Congo
Basin beyond the revenues available under the
general act of Berlin of 1884. The United States
not being q party to that act, could share i'll its
Fes9n but say was act
from the restrictions upon customs revenue
The demoralizing and destructive traffic in ar
dent spirits among the tribes also claimed the
earnest attention of the conference, and the del
egates of the United States were foremost in adj
vocating measures for its repre- sion. An ac-
cord was reached the influence of which will
be very helpful and extend over q wide region.
AS soon these measures shall receive the
sanction the Netherlands, for time withheld,
the general acts will be submitted for Tatifica-
ton by the Senate. Meanwhile negotiations
have been opened for new and complete treaty
of friendship, commerce and navigation be-
tween the United States and the independent
state of the Congo.
Toward the end of the past year the only in
dependent monarchical government the
Western continent that of Brazil ceased to ex-
| list, ana was succeeded by republic. Diplo-
matte relations were at once established with
| the new government but it was not completely
! recognized until an opportunity had been at
forded to ascertain that it had popular approval
| and support. When the course of events had
Welded assurance ofthiS fact no time was lost in
extending to the new government a 1uli and
| CORDIAL welcome into the family of American
commemorative 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 ezpan-
sion of their mutual commerce.
The peace of Central America has again been
disturbed through a revolutionary change III
| Salvador. which was not recognized by othe
states and hoStilities broke out between saliva
cor and Guatemala, threatening to involve all
central America in conflict, and undo the
progress which had been made toward a union
of their interests. The efforts of this govern
ment were promptly and Zealously exerted to
! compose their differences and through the &C
tive efforts of the representative of the United
| States q provisional treaty of peace was signed
August 20. whereby the right of the Republic of
Salvador to choose its own rulers was recog-
| nized. gen. Ezeta, the chief of the provisional
government, has since been confirmed in the
presidency by the Assembly, and diplomatic
recognition duly followed.
The killing of Gen. BaFrundia board the
Pacific Mail steamer Acapulco, while anchored
In transit in the port of San Jose de Guatemaia.
demanded careful inquiry. Having failed in a
revolutionary attempt to invade Guatemala