Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-17

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fact that they were all discharged. no criminal
charge being lodged against any one of them
shows very clearly that they were innocent OF
So far As have yet been able to learn no other
explanation of this bloody work has been sug-
these men as sailors of the United State. wear
ing the uniform of their government. and not in
any individual act OF personal aninosity. The
| attention of the Gillian government was at once
called TO this affair and statement of the facts
| obtained by the Investigation we had conducted
advised of any other or qualifying facts in the
possession OF the Chilisn government that might
tend TO relieve this affair of the appearance of
insult 10 this government. The Chilian govern
ment was also advised that if such qualifying
facts did not exist this government would con-
1t is TO be regretted that the reply of the sere-
tary for foreign affairs of the provincial govern
mens was couched IN an offensive tone To this
now awaiting the result of an investigation
| which has been conducted by the criminal court
the investigation is about completed. and ii is
expected that the result viii soon be coTnmuni-
edsns 20 TINS sns 1ogstheG 'h :. some {6
note by which the attention of Chill
was called to this incident: If these just
expectations should be disappointed. or
further needless delay intervene. I will. by a
special message. bring this matter again to the
attention of congress for such action as may be
necessary The entire correspondeuce with
the government OF Chill viii at an early day be
submitted 10 congress
A.
| The late outbreak against foreigners in va
rious parts of the Chinese empire has been a
cause of deep concern, in view OF the numerous
establishments OF citizens in the interior of
that country.
The Chinese government has declined 10 re-
ceive Mr. Blair as the minister of the United
States on the ground that as a participant
while senator. in the enactment OF the existing
legislation against the Introduction OF Chinese
| laborers. he has become unfriendly and objec-
tionable 10 China I have felt constrained TO
point out To the Chinese government the unten-
.f.1a lgN<F
much on the unacceptabihty of our legislation
| as on that Of the person chosen and which. if
/ admitted. would practically debar the selection
I. of any representative 50 long as the existing
laws remain in force
You Will be called upon to consider the e1-
! Pediency OF making special provision by law for
/ the temporary admission OF some Chinese
/ artisans and laborers in connection with the ex-
/ hihit of Chinese industries al the approaching
4 that the Chinese exhibit be facilitated IN every
proper way
! oCR SPANISH RELATIONS.
\ question has arisen with the government OF
Spain touching the rights OF American citizens
/ in the Caroline islands Our citizens there.
long prior 10 the confirmation Of SPANS claim
! 70 the islands had secured by settlement and
| purchase certain rights, TO the recognition
] Spain was pledged. I have had reason
II 10 protest against the failure 70 carry ont
this pledge in the part of his majesty ministers
which has resulted in great injustice and injury
| to the american residents The government
J aLAA stIklS OF Spain lAOkNSe 10 CStcDT-SIS ne
/ four hundreith anniversary Of the discovery Of
America by holding an exposition Al Madrid.
and continue until the 5Ist OF December lSse,. \
cordial invitation has been extended TO the
| United States 70 take part in this commercial
relation. and As spain was one OF the first 2a-
tons 10 express the intention 10 particiuate in
/ the Worlds Columbian exposition al Chicago. il
| would be very appropriate for this government
to give this invitation its friendly promotion.
TIE MEXICAN BOUNDARY
On November L, lSsi- treaty was concluded
the two countries as described in the treaties of
February 2 ISIS. and December 30. ISIS
March !: lSs2, further treaty was negotiated
| TO facilitate the carrying out of the prin-
| ciples of the treaty of 1854. and to
avoid the difficulties occaSioned by reason OF the
| changes and alterations that take place from
natural causes II the Rio Granie and Colorssio
rivers IN the portions thereof constituting the
boundary line between the two republics The
for by the treaty of 1883: 70 have exclusive ju-
risdiction OF any question that may arise, has
appropriation Is necessary to enable the United
States 10 fulfill its treaty obligations II this re-
QUE RELATIONS WITH HAWAII
The death OF King kalakaua il the United
States afforded occasion 10 testify our friend
ship for Hawaii by conveying the king body TO
his OWL Land IN a naval vessel with all due hon
ors- The government of his successor. Queen
Liliou kalana IS seeking TO promote closer com
veys for the much needed sub-ma cable
from our Pacific coast TO Honolulu are in prog
able promotion OF the two governments
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.
Tse arbitration treaty formulated By the in
terhational American conference lapsed by rea-
son OF the failure 10 exchange ratifcations fully
within the limit Of time provided: but several
of the governments concerned have expressed a
ference for an extension OF the period II is in
my Judgment incumbent upon the United
has taken II this measure by ratfying the in
srrument and by advocating the proposed ex-
tension OF tbs time Tor exchange These views
have been made known TO the other Slgna1O-7aS.
RUSSIA AND TIE JEWS.
This government has found occasion TO
press. IN a friendly spirit. but with much
e1-!lstLless, % L1as soFeETIsnI OF 1hs car rs
serious concern because OF the harsh measures
now being enforced against the Hebrews il Rus
sia- The Punishment whether by direct de-
cree. or by not less certain indirect methods. OF
50 large a number OF men and women is not
local question \ decree to leave one countryis.
in the nature of things an order TO enter an
as the suggestions OF humanity furnishes ample
ground for the circumstances which nave been
presented 10 Russia, while our historic friend
ship for that government can not fail 10 give
the assurance that our representations are those
of a sincere well wisner-
TIE NICARAGUA CANAL
The annual report OF the maritime canal COM
pany of Nicaragua shows that much costly and
necessary preparatory work has been done dur
ing the year II the construction of shops. rail
road tracks and harbor piers and breakwaters
anC! that the WORK of canal construction has
Of highest concern 10 the United States that this
canal connecting tia waters OF the Atlantic and
Pacific oceans. aLd giving 70 Us short water
communication between our ports upon these
two great seas, should be speedily constructed
and ST the smallest practical limit Of cost. The
senator from Alabama tAiT. Morgan, II his
guIneut upon this subject before the senate az
the last session. did not oyeT-eScirlste the
portance OF this work when ne said tfat The
canal : the most important subjaCV now con-
nected with the commercial growth and prog
reSs OF the United States I most sincerely
hope that neither party nor sectional lines viii
be drawn upon this great American project 50
full Of interest TO the peCpIe @ al our states
and 80 influential IN it, eIfscts CITo1 tce prestige
and prosperity OF our common country
SAvsSsA ISLAND
The island Of Navassa. II the West Indian
group. has. under the provisions Of title - OF
the Revised Statutes been recognized by the
president a. aFpe-talniT- 70 the United STATES
II contains gTIa1o deposits. l. owned by thu Ma
vassa Phosphate Co, and occupied solely by its
The president details thu riots there and the
resultant trials and convictions. tossther with
the results OF official investigations and con
cludes:
Ireconmend legislation that shall place labor
contracts upon this and other islands having the
relation that Nayassa has 10 The United States
under the supervision OF court commissioner,
and that shall provide. AZ the expense OF the
owners. officer 10 reside upon the island with
power Ia Judge and adjust disputes and TO en-
ployes-
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.
International copyright has been secured. In
accordance with the conditions of the &C. OF
March 5, 1921, with Belgium France. Great
Britain and the British possessions and Switzer-
our citizens the benefit OF co2yr:ght on Sub
stantiaiy the same basis as their own citizens or
subjects With Germany a special convention
has bean negotiated upon this subject. which
will bring that country within the reciprocsd
benefits OF our legislation
tbs TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The general interest IN the operations of the
treasury department has been much augmented