The record-union., 1892-12-07

prab2aie that 2 consideration ot the rropr'ety
OF IroLIic Zion or slyr,.,.l ion OF the article
I OF tue tF,-tts Of Washington relating 10 the
E II 7sit o. go IS in bond l. involved in any
/ con- leis spuuon of the question.
THE TROUBLE WITH CHILE.
/ Congress at the last session was kept ad-
Vlsed Of the progress of the threatening differ
ences between the United States ana Chile 1t
gives me now great qualification to report that
the Chilean Government is in a most friendly
ana honorable spirit. There has been ten
dered and paid an indemnity to the fami-
lies OF the sailors of the Baltimore who were
Killed and to those who were injured in the
outbreak in the city of Valparaiso the sum of
$4,000. This has been accepted, not only as
an indemnity for wrong done, but as most
gratifying evidence that the Government OF
Chile rightly appreciates the disposition of
this Government to act in a spirit of absolute
| fairness and friendliness in our intercourse
| A further and conclusive evidence of the
| mutual respect and confidence existing is now
furnished by the fact that convention sub
mitting to arbitration the mutual claims of
I the citizens OF the respective Governments
has been agreed upon. Some of these claims
have been pending for many years, and have
| been the occasion OF much unsatisfactory
diplomatic correspondence. / have endeav-
ored in every way to assure our sister repub-
lies Of Central and South America that the
| United States Government and its people
| have only the most friendly disposition to-
I ward them all. We do not covet their terri
tory. We have no disposition TO be oppres-
/ sive or eXacting in our dealings with any OF
them, even the weakest. Our interests and
| our votes for them all lie in the direction of
stable government by their people and the
| largest development OF their great commercial
resources. The mutual benefits Of enlarged
commercial exchanges and of a more familiar
and friendly interest between our people we
do desire, and in this have sought their
! friendly cooperation. l have believed how
ever, while holding these sentiments in the
greatest sincerity, that we must insist upon a
just responsibility for any injuries inflicted
upon our official representatives or upon our
citizens. This instance, kindly and justly,
but firmly made, WILL | believe promote
peace and mutual respect.
RELATIONS WITH HAWAII
Our relations with Hawaii have been such
as to attract an increased interest, and must
continue to do so. l deem it of great import
ance that the projected submarine cable, a
survey for which has been made should be
promoted both for naval and commercial
uses We should have quick communication.
| we should before this have aValled ourselves
OF the concession made many years ago to
this Government for harbor and naval sta
tion at Pearl River. Many evidences of the
triendlinesS OF the Hawaiian Government
have been given in the past, and il is gratify-
ing to believe that the advantase ana neces-
sity OF continuance OF very close relations is
appreciated.
THE NEW ORLEANS INCIDENT.
The friendly act of this Government in ex-
pressing 10 the Government of Italy its repro
baton and abhorrence Of the lynching of
Italian s49Jects IN New Orleans, and the pay
nent of 1900 francs, or S24, $50, was ac-
cepted by the King of Italy with every mani
testation OF gracious appreciation, and the
compliment has been highly promotive of
mutual respect and good will
OUR INTERESTS IN AFRICA
In consequence of the action of the French
Government in proclaimng a protectorate
over certain tribal districts of the west coast
OF Africa, eastward of the san Pedro River I
nave felt constrained to make a protest
against this encroachment upon the territory
OF a republic which was founded by citizens
of nj TOD -t.afg.
country has for many years held the intimate
relation OF a friendly counselor.
MEXICAN BORDER DISTURBANCES
The recent disturbances of the public peace
by lawless foreign marauGers on the Mexican
frontier have afforded the Government an OBJ
portunity to testify its good will for Mexico.
and its earnest purpose 10 fulfill the obliga-
! tiOnS of international friendship bv Dursuinr
and dispensing the evil-doers. The work OF
relocating the boundary of the treaty OF
Guadalupe HidaIgo westward from FL Paso
is progressing Iavorably.
INTERCOURSE WITH SPAIN.
Our intercourse with Spain continues on
good terms. l regret, however, not TO be able
TO report as yet the adjustment OF the claims
OF the American Missionaries arising from the
disorders at POnape, III the Caroline Islands
but anticipate a satisfactory adjustment OF
the urgent presentations to the Government
at Madrid.
AMERICANS IN TURKEY.
?. The treatment of the religious and educa-
tiOna establishments OF American citizens in
Turkey has OF late called for more taan tile
usual share OF attention. A tendency to cur
tail the toierat on which has so benehcially
prevailed is discernible and has called forth
the earnest remonS RANGES OF this Govern
ment HarasSing regulations in regard TO
| schools and churches have been atternr1ted in
certain localities, but not without due pro
tes. and the as Sertlon of the inherent and con
venuonal rights of our countrymen.
Violations OF Gomicile aud search of the
| persons and eHects OF citizens OF the United
Stues by apparently Irresponsible oficials in
the Aslauc eyalets have from time to time
| been reported. An aggravated instance of in
jury to the property OF an American mission
airy at Bocrdour, in the province of Koni.
called forth an urgent claim for reparation
which, ! am pleased to say. was promptlV
needed by the Government OF the Porte.
Interference with the trading ventures of
our citizens in Asia Minor is also reported,
and the lack of consular representation IN
that region is a serious drawback to instant
and effective protection. l cannot belieN e that
these incidents represent settled policy. and
shall not cease to urge the adoption of proper
remedies
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.
International copyright has been extended
TO Italy by proclamation, in conformity with
the Act OF March 3, 1891, upon assurance
being given that the Italian law permits to
citizens of the United States the benefit of the
copyright on substantially the same bass as
the subjects of Italy. BY special convention
proclaimed January 15, 1852, reciprocal pro-
visions of copyright have been applied be-
tween the United States and Germany Ne
EQUATIONS are III progress with other countries
to the same end.
NICARAGUA CANAL.
l repeat with great earnestness the recon-
mendation Whicn | have made mention III
previous messages to the inadequate support
given the American company engaged in the
construction of the Nicaragua shin canal II
is impossible TO oveTstate the value from
every standpoint OF this great enterprise, and
/ nope that there may be time given in this
Congress TO give to it an impetus that will in.
sure the early completion OF the canal and Sc
cure to the United States its proper relations
to it when completed.
THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.
Congress has been already advised that the
invitations of the Government for the assem-
bling of an International Monetary Confer
ence to consider the question of an enIarUel 4
issue of silver was accepted by the nations to
which they were issued. Tile conference as
sembled at Brussels on the 22d of NOvem ber
and has entered upon the consideration of this
great question. | have not doubted and have
taken occasion TO express that belief as well
in the invitations issued for the conference as
in my public messages, that the free coinage
of silver upon an agreed international ratio
would probably promote the interests of our
people and equally those OF other nations 1t
is too early to predict what results may be ac-
compllshed by the conference. If any tenn
porary check or delay intervenes | believe
that very soon commercial relations will COM
pei the now reluctant governments to unite
with us IN this movement to secure the en-
| largement Ofthe volume of money needed for
the transaction of the business of the world.
STATE OF PUBLIC REVENUES.
The report OF the Secretary of the Treasury
will attract special interest, in view of the
many misleading statements that have been
made as to the state of the public revenues.
Three preliminary facts should not only be
stated, but emphasized, before looking into
details: First, that the public debt has been
reduced since March 4, 1889, 259,O742OO.
and the annual interest charges S11 ,6S4 469:
second, that there have been paid out for pen
sions during this Administration, up to No
vember /, 1892, S432, ,564,17S 20, an excess
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