The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-12-02
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Pan-American Conference Recall
Mizner-Fur Seal Negotiations

Pan-American Conference - Recall of
Mizner-Fur Seal Negotiations
The friendly relations OF our country with the
nations OF Europe and OF the East have been
undisturbed, while the ties of good will and
common interest that bind as to the states of
the western hemisphere have been notably
strengthened by the conference held in the
capitol to consider measures for the general
welfare. Pursuant to the invitation authorized
by congress, the representatives of every inde-
pendent state of the American continent and
oil Hayti, met In conference in this capitol In
October. 1889, ana continued in sessi until
the last OF April. This important convention
marks most interesting and important epoch
in the history OF the western hemisphere. 1t is
noteworthy that Brazil, invited under an i'm
perial form OF government, shared as a republic
III the deliberations and results of the confer
ence. The recommendations of this confer
ence were all transmitted to congress at the last
session
The International marine congress, which
sat in Washington last winter reached
very or atiiying result The regulations sag
gested have been brought to the attention of
all The governments represented aud their gen.
eral adoption is confidently expectei. The
legislauon of congress at the last session is in
conformity with the proposition Of the confer
enee, and the proclamation therein provided
will be issued when the other powers have
gwen notice oil adhesion.
The conference of Brussels. to devise means
for suppressine the slave trade in Africa, az
forded an opportunity for q new expression OF
the interest the African people feel in that
work. II soon became evident that the meas
ure proposed would lax the resources of the
Congo basin beyond the revenues available
under the general act of Berlin of 1854 The
United States, not being a party to that act.
could not share In its revision, but
by separate act the independ-
ent state of the Congo was freed
from the restriction upon custom revenue
The demoraliZing and destructive traffic in ar
dent spirits among the tribes also claimed the
earnest attention OF the conference, and the
delegates of the United States were foremost in
advocating measures for its repres ion. An &C.
cord was reached, the influence of which will
be very helpful and extend over wide region.
As soon as the measures shall receive the sane
ton OF the Netherlands, for time withheld,
the general acts will be submitted for ralitica-
ton by the senate Meanwhile negotiations
have been opened for a new and complete
treaty of friendship, commerce and navigation
between the United States and the Independent
state OF the Congo.
Toward the end of the past year the only in
dependent imperial government on the western
continent that oil Brazil ceased TO exist and
was succeeded by republic. Diplomatic rela-
lions were at Unce established with the nsw
government. but 1T was not completely recog-
to ascertain that it had popular approval and
support When the course OF events had
yieiaed assurance of this fact no time was lost
in extending TO the government a full and cor.
dial welcome into the family of American COM
mouwealths. 1t is confidently believed that the
good relations OF the two nations will be pre-
served and that the future will witness an in-
creased intimacy of intercourse and an expan-
sion OF their mutual commerce.
The peace OF Central America has again been
DISTURBED through revoi9t onary changes in
Salvador which was not recognized by the other
states and hostllitiss broke out between Saliva.
dor ana Guale msla threatening to involve all
Central America III the conflict and 10 undo the
progress which has been made toward q union
of Interests. The efforts OF this government
were promptly and z-slously exerted TO COM
nose their d.ffe ence, and through the active
efforts of the representative OF the United States
a provisional treaty OF peace was signed August
%, whereby the right of the republic OF salvador
TO choose ITS own rulers was recognized. General
Ezets, the chief of the proyisi ma! government.
has since bsen confirmed IN the presidency by
the assembly, and diplomatic recognition duly
followed. The killing of General BarTundia on
board he Pacific Mail steamer Acapulco,
while anchored in transit IN the port If
san Jose de Guatemala, demanded careful
,uouiry Having failed in revolu-
uonary attempt to invade Guatemala
from Mexican territory. General Barrundis
took passage At Acapulco for Panama. The
consent of the representatives OF the United
states was sought, 10 effect his seizure, first al
Chsnperica, where the steamer touched. and
afterwards at san Jose. The captain of the
steamer refused 10 give up his passenger with
out a written order from the Uniied States min
lister. The latter furnished the desired letter
STIMULATING as the condition OF his action that
General Barrundiss life should be spared, and
that he should be tried only for offenses grow
inr ont Oh his insRFrectionary movements This
Ieftar was pgoduced 10 the captain of the Aca-
nulco by the military mmsnder OF san Jose.
and his warrant 10 take the passenger from the
steamer. General BarrundiA resisted the cap
tain and was killed. IL being evident that the
minister Of the United states, Miner, had ex-
eeedsd the bounds of bis authority in interior
ing. in compliance with the demands OF the
Custsmsian authorities, 10 authorize aud effect,
in violation OF precedent, tue s-izure. on YES
sci Of the United STATES, of a passenger OF tran.
an. charged with political odeEses. in order
that ne IN ght be tried for such ofenses under
shat wss described az martial law. was con-
strained to diSavow Mr.. MINERS act and recall
him IRON his post
The Nicarangsan canal project, under the
CONTROL of our citizens. is making most encoRr-
aging progress al the preliminary conditions