The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-07
CHILE Is FRIENDLY.
The United States Is Now st Peace With
All Nations.


All Nations.
Congress at the last session was kept advised
of tile progress OF the threatening differences be-
tween The United States and Chile. IL give. me
now great qualification 10 report that the Chilean
Government is in most friendly aud honorable
spirit. There has been rendered and paid as
indemnity to the families OF the sailors OF the
Baltimore who were KILLED aud TO those who
were injured In the outbreak in the city OF Val.
paraiso The sum OF $4,000. This has been ac-
ceptsd not only as an Indemnity for wrong
done, but as most gratifying evidence that the
Government OF Chile rightly appreciates the dis
position OF this Government 10 act IN spirit OF
absolute fairness and friendIiness ip our inier-
course with that brave peUple. A futIher and
conclusive evidence OF the mutual respect aud
confidence now existing Is furnished by
the fact that convection submitting 10
arbitration the mutual claims OF the citizens
OF The respective Governments has been
agreed upon. Some OF these claims have been
pending for many years and have been the oc-
casion OF much unsatisfactory diplomatic cor
Iesponeenee. nave endeayored Ia every way TO
assure our sister republics OF Central aud South
America that the United states Government aud
It's people have only the most friendly dIspo.
sition toward them all. We do not coyet their
territory We have no disposition 10 be Cypress
i've or exaeiing In our dealings with any OF them
even the weakest. Our intel ests and our votes
for them AL lie IN the direction OF stable govern
meBts by thef people and of tie largest devel-
opmrnf OF their great commercial resources
The mutual benefits OF enlarged commercial ex-
changes aDd OF = more familiar and friendly in
teIest between them and our people we do de-
sire, ana in this have sought their friendly CO.
operation.
have believed, however while holding these
sentiments In The greatest sincerity, that we
must insist upon just responsibility for any
Injuries inflicted upon our official representa-
yves OF upon our citizens. This inslstence,
kindly aud justly but firmly made, WILL believe
promote peace and mutual respect
Our relations with Hawaii have been such as
10 attract an increased interest and must Con.
tinue 10 do so. deem II of great Importance
that The projected submarine cable, survey for
heeH sInHid cd hQfh
for naval and commercial uses. We should have
quick communication. We should before this
have svailed ourselves OF the concession made
many years ago TO this Government for harbor
and naval station al Pearl River. Many EVIL.
dences of tie iriendiness OF the Hawaiian Gov
eminent have been given In the past ana IL Is
gratifying 10 believe that the advantage and
necessity of contlnuance OF very close relations
Is appreciated.
The friendly act OF this Government IN ex-
pressing 10 the Government OF Italy It's repToba-
ton aud abhorrenc OF tbs lynchlng Of Italian
subjects in New Orleans by the payment of
$4,000 francs or SPA, $50 was accepted by the
King OF Italy with every manifestation Of
gracious appreciation. aud the compliment has
good will.
In consequence of the action OF the French
Government In proclaimlng protectorate over
westward OF tile San Pedro River, have felt
constrained TO make protest against thi. en-
croaehment upon the territory of republic
which was founded by citizens OF The United
States. aud toward which this country has for
many years held the intimate relation OF a
friendly counselor.
The recent distur Dances OF the public peace by
lawless foreign maEauders on The Mex can
frontier have afforded the Government an OPP
poftun1fy 10 testify lis good will for Mexico and
It's earnest purpose 10 fulfill the obligations OF
International friendship by pursuing ana dis
peTslng the evildoers
The Work OF felOcat Dg the boundary se. by
The treaty Oh GUADALUPE hidalgo. westward from
II faso, 10 progressing fayorably.
Our Intercourse with Spain continues on good
L nntf IN H.. lie
port as yet the adjustment OF the claims OF the
American missionaries arising from he disor-
anticipate satisfactory adjustment OF The urg-
cut presentations 10 The Government al Madrid
The treatment OF the religious and educa ional
establishments OF American citizens In Turkey
has OF late called for more than the usual share
OF attention. tendency to curtaii the tolera.
ton which has 80 benefcally prevailed
earnest remonstrances OF this Govern.
ment. Harassing regulations In regard 10
schools aud churches have been attempted in
certain localities but not without due protest
ana the assertion OF the inherent and cOGyen-
tional rights OF our countrymen- Violations OF
oomiclle and search OF the persons and effects OF
citizens OF The United States by apparently ire
sponsible officials In the Asiaiic vllayets have
from time 10 time been reported. An aggravated
insfance OF Injury 10 the property of an American
missionary al Bourdour. In the province OF Koni
called forth az urgent claim for reparation which
am pleased TO say was promptly needed by the
government or the Porte Interference with
Inc trading ventOres OF our citizens In Asia
Minor IL also reported and the lack OF
consular representation IN That region Is
q serious drawback to Instant and effectual
protection. caEbot believe that these Incident q
represent settled policy and shall not cease to
urge the adoption OF proper remedies. Interna-
uonal copyright has been extended to Italy by
proclamation. In conformity with the act OF
March ., 1891, upon the assurance being given
mat the Italian law permits to citizens OF tile
United States the benefit OF the copyright on
substantially the same basis as the subjects Of
lay. BY snecial convention. proclaimed
IL aalf IL -
copyright have been applied between The United
States and Germany. Negotiations are In prog.
ress with other countries to the same end.
L repeat with great earuestness the recon-
mendation which have made mention of in
previous messages To the inadequate support
given the American company engaged In the
con,truciion OF tile Nicaragua ship canal. Ii Is
impossible 10 overstate tie value from every
standpoint OF this great enterprise and hopo
that there may DO time given in this Congress TO
give 10 u an Impetus that will insure tile early
completion OF the canal and secure TO the United
pIeted.
Congress has been already advised that the
invitations OF this Government for the as.
stmbling OF an international monetary con-
iersnce 10 consider The question OF an enlarged
issue OF silver was accepted by the nations TO
which they were issued. The conference as
sembled at Brussels OH the 22d OF November,
and has entered upon the consideration or this
great question. 1 have not doub ed aud 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 sill
yer upon an agreed International ratio, would
PROBABLY promote the interest OF our people
equally with Those OF other nations. IL Is TOO
oafiy 10 predict what results may be accom-
pished by The conference. IL any temporary
check or delay iniervcnes believe that very
soon commercial conditions will compel the low
movement 10 secure the enlargement OF The
volume oil money needed for shu transaction OF
the business OF The world.
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