Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-12-12
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
low We Stand With Our Foreign
NeiEhbors.


After referring in general way to our
relations with foreign countries the presi1
dent made mention of the pan-American
conference and the international marine
congress held in this country and the
Brussels slavery meeting and other con-
ferences abroad. Negotiations. he said,
had been opened for a new and complete
treaty of commerce between the United
States and the free state of Congo. He
takes note of the change of government in
Brazil and of our continued friendly re-
lations with that nation. In passing he
touches on the restoration of peace in Cen
trail America. OF the Barrundia incident
he says:
THE KILLING OF GENERAL BARRUNpIA
on board the Pacific Mail steamer Aca-
pulco, while anchored in transit In the
port of San Jose de Guatemala, demanded
careful inquiry. Having failed In rcvo-
lutionary attempt to invade Guatemala
from Mexican territory, General Barrundia
took passage at Acapulco for Panama
The consent of the representatives of the
United States was sought TO effect his seiz-
ire, first at Champerico. where the steamer
touched, and afterward at San Jose. The
captain OF the steamer refused to give up
his passenger, without written order
from the United States minister The
latter furnished the desired letter, stlpulat-
Ing, as the condition of his action, that Gem
eral Dalrundia's life should be spared and
that he should be tried only for ofTcnses
growing out of his insurrectiouary move
ments. This letter was produced to the
captain of the Acapulco by the military
commander Mt San Jose as his warrant to
take the passenger from the steamer
General Barrundia resisted capture and
was killed. 1t being evident that the
minister, Mr.. Miner, had exceeded the
bounds Of his authority in intervening, in
compliance with the Gautemaian author
tiles, to authorize and effect in violation of
precedent the seizure on vessel of the
United States of a passenger of transit
charged with political oifensCs, in order
that he might be tried for such Offenses
under what was described as martial law,
was constrained to disavow Mr.. MINERS
act and recall him from his post.
lie Is pleased at the progress on the Mic
nraguan canal and in the work of adjusting
the claims of American citizens growing
out of the Chilian-Peruvian war. he
speaks, too, of his communications with the
British and Mexican governments regard
Ing the regulating of the passage OF Chi
neso laborers across our northern and
southern borders.
Our representative at the French court
has very diligently urged the removal of
the restrictions imposed upon our meat
products, and it is believed that substantial
progress has been made toward just set
tlement
THE SAMOAN TREATY,
signed last year at Berlin by the repre-
sentatives of the United States, Germany
and Great Britain, after due ratification
and exchange, has begun to produce salu-
tary effects. The formation Of the govern
meni agreed upon will soon replace the dis
ORDER OF the past by n stable administra-
ton, alike just to the natives and
equally to the three powers most
concerned in trade and intercourse
chief justice has been chosen by the
kingof Sweden and Norway, on the invi-
tation of the three powers, and will soon be
installed. The land commission and tho
municipal council are in process of organi-
cation. A rational and evenly-dstributed
scheme of taxation, both municipal and
upon imports, is In operation. Malietoa is
respected as king. The new treaty Of ex-
tradition
WITH GREAT BRITAIN,
after due ratification, was proclaimed on
the 10Th of March. Its beniiicent WORKING
Is already apparent. The difference be,
tween the two governments touching the
fur seal question in the Bchring sea Is not
yet adjusted, as will be seen by the cor
respondence which will soon be laid
before congress. The offer to submit
the question tc arbitration as proposed by
her hiaJesty's government, has not been nc
oVpttu, lur tue reason tn0t the form or sub
mission proposed is not thought to be cal
culated TO assure TO a conclusion satistac-
tory to either party. 1t is sincerely hoped
that before the opening of another sealing
season some arrangement may be effected
which Will assure to the United States a
property right, derived from Russia, which
was not not dlsregarded by any nation for
more IMAM eighty years preceding the out
break OF the existing trouble. In the tar
III act wrong was done to
TIE KINGDOM OF HAWAII
which am bound to presume was wholly
unintentional. Duties were levied on
certain commodities which are in
Guided in the reciprocity treaty
now existing between the United States
and the kingdom of Hawaii without indi-
eating the necessary exception in favor of
that kingdom. l hope congress will repair
what might otherwise seem to be a breach
OF faith on the part of this government.
President Harrison then briefly touches
on the Delagoa Bay complication, the Hay
tlan trouble, our relations with Italy,
China, Japan, Mexico and Spain. he
mentions the sending back of John Erics-
sons remains TO Sweden and goes over the
matter of the Venezuelan claims. In CON
clqsion he says:
/ The legislation of tho past few years has
evidenced on the part Of congress a grow
ing realization Of the importance OK the
consular service In fostering our couiiuer-
elal relations abroad and in protecting the
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