Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1891-12-17
PRESIDENTS VIEWS
As Submitted to the Fifty.
Second Congress.

submitted to ne, which are herewith trans
mitted, and the reports of the secretary OF the
treasury and the attorney-general, made
directly to congress, furnish comprehensive
view of the administrative work of the last
fiscal pear relating to internal affairs. 1t
would be of great advantage If these reports
could have an attentive perusal by every MEM
Der of congress and by all who take an interest
In public affairs. Such a perusal could not
fail to excite higher appreciation Of the vast
labor and conscientious effort which are given
to the conduct of our civil administration.
The reports will, believe, show that every
question has been approached, considered and
decided from the standpoint of public duty
and upon considerations affecting the public
interests alone. Again invite to every branch
of the service the attention and scrutiny of
congress.
Reciprocity.
The work of the state department during
the last year has been characterized by an un-
usual number of important negotiations and
by diplomatic results of notable and highly
beneficial character. Among those are the
reciprocal trade arrangements which have
been concluded, in the exercise of the powers
conferred by section of the tariff law, with
the reprhiic of Brazil with Spain for it's West
Ia possessions, and with San Domingo.
Like negotiations with other countries have
been much advanced, and it is hoped that be-
fore the close Of the year further definite trade
arrangements of great value will be con-
cluded.
The Seal Question.
In view Of the reports which had been re-
ceived as to the diminution of the seal herds
in Behring sea, / deemed it wise to propose to
her majesty's government in February last
that an agreement for a closed season should
be made, pending the negotiations for arbi-
tration which then seemed to be approaching
favorable conclusion. After much CORE
spondence, and delays for which this govern
ment was not responsible, an agreement was
reached and signed on the 18th of June, by
which Great Britain undertook, from that
date and until May l, 1892, to prohibit the
killing by her subjects Of seals in the Behring
sea, and the government of the United States,
during the same period, to inforce its existing
prohibities against pelagic sealing and to
limit the catch by the fur seal company upon
the islands t. 75CU skins.
Concerning Boundaries.
Provision should be made for a Joint de-
marcation of the frontier line between Can
ada and the United States, wherever required
by the increasing border settlements, and e.
peciafly fer the exact location Of the water
boundary in the straits and rivers.
l should have been glad to announce some
favorable disposition of the boundary dispute
between Great Britain and Venezuela, touch
ing the western frontier of British Guiana but
the friendly efforts Of the United States in that
direction have thus far been unAvailiRg. This
government will continue to express its con-
ment on territories long under the admins
trative control of American states.
The determination Of disputed boundary
is easily attainable by amicable arbitration.
where the rights Of the respective parties rest,
as here on historic facts readily ascertainable,
The president here refers to the CRAFTY
ing results Of the labors Of the state do
partment and our ministers abroad in hav-
ing the restrictions on American pork pro-
ducts removed in Germany, Denmark,
Italy, Austria and Franco
Brazilian Troubles.
The recent political disturbances in the Re-
public of Brazil have excited regret and So
licitude. The information we possessed was
too meager to enable us 10 form q satisfactory
Judgment Of the causes leading to the temper
airy assumption of supreme power by President
Fonseca; but this government did not fail TO
express it's anxious solicitude for the peace Of
Brazil and for the main tenance of tho free po-
litical Institutions which have been estab-
ished there, nor to offer eur advice that great
moderation should be observed in the clash Of
parties and the eontest for the 10 adership.
These counsels were received in tho most
friendly spirit, and the latest Information Il
that constitutional government has been re-
established without bloodahsd.
The Now Orleans Lynohine.
Tho lynching at New Orleans In March last
of eleven men Of italian nativity by . mob Of
citizens was most deplorabls and discreAita-
BILE incident. 1t did not, however, have it,
origin in any general aAimesity 10 the italian
people, nor in any disrespeet to the govern
ment of Italy, with which our relations ware
of the most friendly character. The fury Of
the mob was directed against these men IS the
supposed participants or accessories In the
murder of CITY officer. Do not auuds to
this as mitigating in any degree this o6enss
against law and humanity, but only ~ Affect
ing the international questions which grew
ont ofi az <aH -. H.
Italian minister that several Of those whose
lives had been taken by the mob were Italian
subjects, and . demand was made for the
punishment of the participants and for an Ia
demnity to the families Of those who were
killed.
1t is to bs regretted that the manner n
which these claims were presented was not
such as to promote . calm discussion Of the
question involved; but this may we'll BE- attri-
buted to the excitement and indignation
which the crime naturally evoked. The views
of this government as to its obligations to
foreigners domciled here were fully stated in
the correspondence as well As it's purpose to
make an investigation Of the affair, with .
view to determine whether there were present
anv circumst anees that could, under such
r. of duty as We had indicated, create IN
obligation upon the United States. Tho tenn
porary absence Of . minister plenipotentiary
OF italy at this capital has retarded the further
correspondence, but it il not doubted that Q
friendly conclusion Is attainable.
Some suggestions growing out of this un.
happy incident are worthy the attention of
congress- 1t would, believe, be entirely com.
petent for congress to make offensos against
the treaty rights Of foreigners domiciled in
the United States cegniHable in the federal
courts. This has not, however, been done, and
the federal officers and courts have no power
in such cases TO intervene either fer the pre-
lection of q foreign citizen OF fer the punish.
ment of his siayers- 1t seems to me to follow,
in this state Of the law, that the officers Of the
state charged with police and judicial poweru
in such cases, must, in the consideration of in.
ternational questions growing out of such In.
c.dents, be regarded in such sense as federal
agents AS to make this government answer.
able for their acts in cases where it would b
answerable if the United States had used it,
constitutional power to define and punish
crimes against treaty rights.
The Gillian MIDDLE.
The civil war In Chilli, which began in Jan.
uary last, was continued, but fortunately
with infrequent and not important armed col
lsions, until Aug. g. when the congressional
forces landed near Valparaiso and. after Q
bloody engagement, captured that city. Presi
dent Balmaceda ut once recognized that hii