Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-03
RELATIONS WITH OTHER COUNTRIES.
The Dispute with Portugal and the Chi
rN2e Problem-Other Matters.

The DiSpute with Portugal and the Chi
N2e Problem-Other Matters.
The friendly relations of our country with the
nations of Europe and fthe East have been uD
disturbed. while the ties of good will and COM
mon interest that bind us to the states of the
Western Hemisphere have been notably
streng thened by the conference held in this cap
ital to consider measures for the general welfare
Pursuant to the invitation authorized by Con-
gress, the representatives of every independent
state of the American continent and OF Hayu
net In conference in this capital in October
1882 and continued in session until the 18th of
last April. This important conyoc 4tlon marks
a most interesting and influential epoch in the
hisor of the Wese rn Hemisphere. 1t is note
worthy that Brazil. invited while under an inn
perial form of government, shared MS republic
in the deli berations and results of the confer
ence. The recommendations of this conference
were all transmitted to Congress at the last ses
sion.
The International Marine Conference, which
was held at Washington last winter, Ieache ed II
very gratifying result. The regulations sug-
gested have been brought to the attention of all
the governments represented and their general
adoption is confidently expected. The leglSla
ton of Congress at the last session is in con-
1ormiy with the propositions Of the conference
and the proclamation therein provided fer viii
| be issued when the other powers have gN Ell
notice of their adhesion.
The conference of Brussels, to Gevise means
for suppresslpg the slave trade in Africa. afford
ed an opportunity for new expression OF the
interest the American people te>l in that great
| work 1t soon became evident that the measure
proposed would tax the resources or the Congo
| Basin beyond the revenues available under the
general act of Berlin of 1884. The United states
not being party to that act. could share in its
sats Of congo was act
| from the restrictions upon customs revenue
The demoralizing and destructive trn ffic in
dent spirits among the tribes also claimed the
earnest attention of the conference and the Gel
egates of the United States were lore most in adj
vocating measures for its repre- sion. An &C.
cord was reached, the Influence Of which will
be very helpful and extend over wide region
AS soon as these measures shall receive the
sanction of the Netherlands for a time ithheld
the general acts will be submitted Tor ralitica-
tion by the Senate. Meanwhile negotiations
have been opened for q new and complete treaty
of friendship, commerce and navigation be-
tween the United States and the independent
state of the Congo.
Toward the end of the past year the only in
dependent monarchical government on the
Western continent. that of Brazil, ceased to eX-
list, ana was succeede by republic Dipo-
matte relations were at once established with
the new government. but it was not com pletely
recognized until opportunity had been at
forded to ascertain that it had popular approval
and support. When the course OF events he'd
yielded assurance ofthis fact no time was lost in
extending to the new govern :nont a full and
cordial welcome into the family of American
that TIE coed relations of the two countries will
be preserved. and that the future will witness al
increased intimacy of intercourse nd an eXpan-
sion of their mutual commerce
The peace of Central America has again been
disturbed through revolutionary change in
salvador. winch was not recognized by other
states and hostilities broke out between Saliva
dor and Guatemala tn reaten1ng to involve all
Central America in conflict, and undo the
progress which had been made toward Il union
of their interests. The efforts of this govern
ment were promptly and zealOusly exerted 10
compose their differences, and through the ac
tive efforts of the representative of the United
States provisional treaty of peace was signed
August 26. whereby the right of the Republic of
Salvador to choose its own rulers was recog-
niZed. Gen. Ezeta, the chief of the provisional
government. has since been confirmed i'll the
presidency by the Assembly, and diplomatic
recognition duly followed.
The killing of Gen. Barrundia on board the
Pacific Mail steamer Acapulco, while anchored
ia transit in the port of San joe de Guatemala,
revolutionary attempt to invade Guatemala
from Mexican territory, Gen. Barrundia took
passage at Acapulco for Panama. The consent
OF the representatives Of the United States was
sought TO effect his seizure. first at Champerico
where the steamer touched. and aferward at
San Jose. The captain of the steamer refused to
give up his passenger without written order
from the United States minister; the Latter fur
nished the desired letter, STIMULATING the
dltlon of his action that Gen Barrundia's life
should be spared and that he should be tried
only Tor ofenses growing out of lis insurIec-
tionary movements. This letter was produced
to the captain of the Acapulco by the military
commander at San jose, as. his warrant
TO take the passenger from the steamer. Gen.
Barrundia resisted capture and was killed. 1t
being evident that the minister, MIR. Misener.
had exceeded the bounds of his authority in in
tervening, in compliance with the demands of
the Guatemalan authorities, to authorize and
effect. in violation of precedent the seizure on
a vessel of the United States of a passenger in
transit CHARGED with political offenses. in order
that he might be tried for such offenses under
what was described martial law, was con-
strained to disavow Mr.. Miseners act and recall
him from his post
The Nicaragua Canal project. under the con-
troll of our citizens. is making most encour-
aging pyogress, all the preliminary conditions
and initial operations having been accom-
pl1Shed within the prescribed time.
During the past year negotiations have been
renewed 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 e1rly
and satisfactory adjustment.
Our relations with Chine, which have for sew
ersl years occupied so important place in our
diplomatic history. have called for careful con-
sideration and have been the subject of much
CT pondence The communications of the
Chinese minister have brought into view the
whole subject of our conventional relations
with his country and at h time This gov
eminent, through its legislation at Pektn, has
sought to arrange various matters aud COM
plants touching the interests and protection of
our citizens in hina In pursuance ofthe con-
current resolution of October l. 1890, | have
proposed TO the governments of Mexico and
Great BIltain TO consider a conventional regula-
tion of The passage of Chinese laborers across
our southern and northern 'front.'.
On the 22d day Of Aue1 s. list Sir Edmund
Nonson. The arbitrator elected lnGtr the
tr aty of December 6, 1883. rendered award
10 he effect that no compeI stion was due from
In DANISH e VHrnmeDt 10 the Unl1oO States on
account of Mat is commonly known as the
Carlos Ruttert Id claim.
Our relations with The French republic con-
tinue t. he cordial Our repres entative at that
court h very diligently urged the removal of
the restrictions in posed upon meat prod
Cc-s. and it is believed that substantial prog
res has been ma de towards Just settlement.
. h Same an treaty, signed last year ut Berlin
by the representatives of he United States, Ger
many and Great Britain, alter due ia 1fcation
and exchange has begun to produce utary
effects The formation OF the government
agreed upon will soon replace the disorder of
the past by stable administration, alike just
to the natives and equit7 BILE to the three pow
els most concerned in trade and interct urse with
the Samoa1 Islands. The chief justice has been
chosen by the king of weden and Norway, on
the invitation ofthe hree paWers, and will loon
| e installed. The land con miss ion md the
municipal council are in process of o'grniza-
ton. A rational and evenly distributed heme
of taxation both municipal and upon impor is,
is in operation. Malietoa is respected rs king.
The treaty of extradition with
Great Britain. after due ratification, was
{, proclsimed the 18th OF last March
| Its henefici.l working is already APP
parent. The difference between the two govern