The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-12-02

three eminent jurlsts 20 be designated by
the president OF thc Swiss republic, who,
upon tho joint Invitations Of tire aaysFss-
nsents of the United states, areat Britain
and Portugal, has selected persons veil
qualified fur the task before them.
The revision nf ssFs9renty Relations With
the empire Of Japan has continued 20 ~
the subject OF consideration add of CORE
spondcnce, The questions Involved AsN
both grave aud delicate. and While IA wtli
De my duty to see that tho Interests ~ tb@
United States are not by any changes ~ !
posed 10 undue discrimination, siueereiy
hope that such revision as wilt satisfy the
legitimate expectations OF the japanese
government aud maintain the present and
long existing friendly relations between
japan and the United States VIII be ef-
fectod.
The friendship between our country and
Mexico born OF close peighborhooa and
strengthened by many considerations OF in-
timafo intercourse and reciprocal Interest.
has never been more conspicuous than now
nor more hopeful Of Increased heneht W
both nations. The intercourse OF the two
Countries by rail. already great, + making
constant growth. The established lines
and those recently projected add 10 the in-
timacy of trafAc and open new channels of
access TO fresh areas OF demand and supply.
The Importance OF tho Mexican railway
system will be- further enhanced 10 degree
almost impossible 70 forecast. II u should
become link in the projected inter-confA-
mental railway, recommend that our niis-
sion 20 the City OF Mexico be raised 80 the
first class.
The cnrsiIal character OF our reiatlo- \
with spain warrants the hope that By the
continuance Of methods Of friendly negotia-
tions much may be accomplished EH the
direction OF nu adjustment OF the pending
question, aud OF the Increase OF our trade.
The extent ann Development OF our trade
with the island Of Cuba Invest the eomHer-
cial relations of the United States and
Spain with peculiar Importance. IN " not
doubted that special arrangemaMt ~ re-
gard Co commerce. based upon the recipr0-
city provision OF the recent tarln act would
operate most beneAeially for both govern
ments This subject Is now receiving at
tension.
The restoration Of the remains Of John
Ericsson 90 sweden affords q gratifying Oc-
caslon 10 hopor the memory OF the great In
vantor, % whose genius our country ewes
so nsuch and 20 bear witness To- the un-
broken friendship which has existed Ia the
land which bore him and cur owns which
claimed him ns q citizen.
ON the 2d day OF September last the eom-
mission appointed 20 revise the proceedings
Of the commission under the elminas eonvcn@
tion between tho United states and Vcne-
zuela OF 1866 brought It's labors to a close
within the period fixed for that purpose.
The pFoeeediags OF tise late Commission
we're characterized by a spirit Of impartlal-
ity aud high sense Of Justice. and ca In
cident which was for many years the sub
ject OF discussion between the g0yernmcuts
has been disposed og In a manner alike Hon
orahle and satisfactory 10 both parties. For
the settlement OF The claim Of the Venezur
ola Steam Transportation company, whirb
was the subject of joint resolution
adopted at the last session 0f c0ngress. mn-
gotiati0mx arr still la progress. Am early
conclusion Is anticipated.
The legislation Of the pasf faw years has
evidenced on the part OF congress , grow
ing realization OF the imporiance - the
consular service Ia fostering our rfgamef-
cEaI relations abroad and ins prOsestinK the
domestic rexennue. A. the scope "a opera
fi0rss expand lncreaaed .prn3isi0n n1ast ~
made % keep up fIIe essential standard OF
efficiency The necessity OF SONS adeqaate
measure of supervision aud inspection has
been 80 often presented that ] need only
commend the subject ia your attention.