The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-12-02

recognized, General Ezeta the chief OF the
provisional government has since been
confirmed in the presidency by the assem-
bly, and diplomatic recognition duly fol-
lowed.
The killing Of General Barrundia on
board the Pacific Mail steamer Acapalca,
while anchored in transit in the port oil
San Jose lie Guatemala demanded care
ful inquiry. Having faded in u revolu-
tionary attempt To invade Guatemala
from Mexican territory General Barrun-
dia took passage at Acapalca for Pan
ANA. The consent Of the representatives, oil
the United States was sought To effect ms
seizure first at Champerico, where the
steamer touched aud afterward at san
Jose. The captain of the steamer refused
to give up his passenger, without a writ
ten order from the United States minis
ter. The latter furnished the
desired letter, stipulating as the condition
OF his action General Barrunda's life
should be spared, and that lac should he
tried only for ofenses growing out OF his
insurrectionary movements. This letter
was produced TO the captain OF the Aca-
pulca by the military commander at san
Jose as his warrant TO take the
passenger from the steamer. General Bar
unda resisted the captain and was killed.
These seizures on a vessel of the United
States Of passenger Of transit, charged
with political offenses, in order that he
might be tried for such oifenses under
what was described as martial law, was
constrained 10 disavow Mr.. Miners act,
and recall him from his post.
The Nicaraguan canal project under the
control OF our citizens, is making most
encouraging progress. All the prelimi-
nary conditions aad initial operations
having been accomplished within the pre-
scribed time.
During the past year negotiations have
been received for the settlement of the
claims Of American citizens against the
government OF Chilli, principally growing
out of the late war with Peru. The
reports from our minister at Santiago
warrant the expectation Of an early and
satisfactory adjustment.
Our relations with China, which have
for several years occupied an
important place in our diplo-
matte history, have called for careful
consideration, and have been the subject Of
much correspondence. The communica-
tions of the Chinese minister have brought
into view the whole subject Of our conyen-
tional relations with his country, and at
the same time this government, through
its legation at Pekin, sought TO arrange
various matters and complaints touching
the interests and protection Of our citizens
in China.
In pursuance Of the concurrent reso-
luton OF October 1, 1880, have proposed
10 the government of Mexico and Great
Britain 10 consider IA conventional regu-
lation Of the passage OF Chinese laborers
across our southern and northern from
tiers.
ON the end day OF August last, Sir
Edmund Manson, the arbitrator Sc
lected under a treaty OF December 6,
1855 rendered an award TO the elect that
no compensation was due from the Dam
ish government. to the United States on
account OF what is commonly known as
the Carlos Butterfield claim.
Our relations with the French continue
10 he cordial. Our represen tatiye
at that court has very diligently
urged the removal of the re-
siriciions imposed upon our meat pro.
ducts, and it is believed that substantial
progress has been made toward just
settlement.
The Samoan treaty, signed last year al
Berlin by the representatives Of tho
United States, Germany and Great Brit
tain. after due ratification and exchange
has begun To produce salutary effects
The formation Of the government agreed
upon will soon replace the disorder
of the past by a stable admins
tration, alike just TO the natives ant
equally to the three powers most con
cerned In trade and intercourse with III,
Samoan islands. The chief Justice ha,
been chosen by the king of Sweden aud
Norway on the invitation Of the thre,
powers, and will soon be installed. Tb,
land commission aud the municipa
council are in progress Of organization.
rational and evenly distributed scheme %
taxation is in operation. Malietoa is re
spected as king.
The new treaty Of extradition with
Great Britain, after due ratification, wa
proclaimed on the 25th of last March
Its beniticent workings is already appar
ent.
The difference between the two gov
ernments touching the fur seal ques
ton In the Behring sea is no
vet adjusted. as will be seel
by the correspondence which will soon b.
laid before congress. The offer TO submi
the question 10 arbitration as proposed b.
her Majesty's government has not beel
: accepted. for the reason that the form %
submission proposed is not though
10 he calculated 10 assure conclusion
satisfactory To either party. II is sin
; cerely hoped that before another sealing
season some arrangement may be eifectet
, which will assure 10 the United States
) property right, derived from Rus
ia, which was not disregarde,
by any nation for more than ~ years pre-
I ceding the outbreak of the existing
J trouble.
: Ia the tariff act a wrong was done l.
1 the kingdom of Hawaii which am boun
5 10 presume was wholly unintentional
5 Duties were levied on certain commod
2 ties which are included in the reciprocii
J. treaty now existing between the Unite
}. States and Hawaii. Without indictin
4 the necessary exception In favor Of tina
5 kingdom, | hope congress will repai
i what might otherwise seem TO be a breac
: ~ faith on the part Of this government
i Anaward in favor Of the United States ii
tbsmatter of the claim Of Mr.. Van Bah
S keIen against Hayti was rendere