Omaha daily bee., 1890-12-02

senVer from the steamer. General
Barrundia resisted capture and was killed
It being evident that the minister Mr. Miz-
per, has exceeded the bounds Of his authority
In intervening, in compliance with the de-
Inands Of the Guatemalan authorities TO
authorize and effect, in violation OF prece-
dent, the seizure on a vessel of the United
States Of passenger OF transit charged with
political offenses in order that he might be
tried for such offenses under what was de-
scribed AS martial law, was constrained TO
dsavow Mr. Miners act and recall him from
his post.
Nicaragua Canal.
The Nicaragua canal project, under the
control Of our citizens, Is making most en-
couraging progress all the preliminary con
ditions and initial operations having been
accomplished within the prescribed time
Claims Against Chiii.
During the past year negotiations have
been renewed for the settlement OF claims
OF American citizens against the govern
ment of Chill, principally growing out oil 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.
Our relations with China, which have for
Several years occupied so important place
sn our diplomatic history, have called for
careful consideration and have been the sub
aect of much correspondence. The communl-
cations Of the Chinese minister have brought
into view the whole subject of our conven-
tional relations with his country and at the
same time this government, through It's lega-
ton at Pelsin, sought to arrange various mat
ters and complaints touching the interests
and protection OF our citizens in China. In
pursuance of the concurrent resolution OF DC
tober /, 1890, have proposed to the govern
Inents of Mexico and Great Britain TO con-
slider conventional regulation of the passage
of Chinese laborors across our southern ana
northern frontiers.
We Got Nothing from Denmark.
On August % last Sir Edward Monson,
..I. tod a tl1n lt
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 Butteriicld claim.
On Cordial Terms with France.
Our relations with the French continue to
be cordial. Our representative at that court
Aas 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 Sc tlement.
Extradition Treaty with England.
The new treaty of extradtion with Great
Britain, after due ratification, was pro
claimed on March % last Its benefcent
working is already apparent
The difference between the two govern
ments touching the fur seal question in the
Behring sea is not yet adjusted, as will be
seen by the correspondence which Will soon be
laid before congress. The offer to submit
the question to arbitration, as proposed by
her maiesty's government, has not been ac-
cepted, for the reason that the form of sub
mission proposed Is not thougnt 10 De calcu-
lated TO assure TO conclusion SATISFACTORY 10
either party. 1t is sincerely hoped that be-
lore the opening oil an0ther seallhB season
some arrangement may be erected whlch
VIII assure to the United states properly
right, derived from Russla, Whlch was not
disregarded by any nation for more than
eighty years preceding the outbreak OF the
existing trouble.
Hawaii Wronged by the Tariff.
Tn the tariff act a wrong was done to the
kingdom of Hawaii which l am bound to pre-
sumo was, wholly unintentonal. Duties
were levied on certain commodities which are
included in the reciprocity treaty now exist
ing between the United states ana the KING
dom OF Hawaii without indicating the neces-
sary exception in favor of that Kingdom.
hope congress Will repair what might other.
wise seem to be Il breach OF faith on the part
OF this government.
Claims against Hnyti.
An award In favor of the limited States in
the matter Of the claim Of Mr., VanBokkelen
against Hayti was rendered December 4 sSs.
but owing 10 disorders then and afterwards
prevailing in Hayti the terms of payments
were not observed new agreement as to
the time Of payment has been nnproved and
is now in force. Other lust claims of citizens
of the United States for redress of wrongs
suffered during the late political conflict in
Hayti wall, IL IS hoped, speedily yield tc
friendly treatment.
Treaty with Japan.
The revision of our treaty relations with
the empire of Japan has continued TO he q
subject OF consideration and of correspond
ence The questions involved are both grave
and delicate and while IL will he nv dirty tC
see that the interests of the United States arc
not bv any changes eynosed to undue dis
crimination. I sincerely hone that such revi
sion as will satisfy the legitimate expecta
tions of The Janancse poveTn rnent and main
tain the nresent and Iong.existinp friendly
relations between Japan and the United
States Will be effected.
Close Friendship with Mexico.
The friendship between our country anG
Mexlco horn of close neiphboring anC
strengthened by MANY considerations of in
innate intercourse and reciprocal interest, ha.
never been more conspicuous than now no,
more hopeful of Increased benefit to bott
nations The intercourse of the two coun
tries by rail already great. is making con
slant growth. The established lines anl
those recently projected add to the intimacy
of traffic and open new channels of access t.
fresh areas of demand and supply. The i'm