The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-07

| and must continue to do so. / deem ~
of great Importance that the projected
submarine cable. a survey OF which has
been made. should be promoted. Both for
naval and commercial uses we should
have quick communication with Homo
lulu. We should before this have awaited
| ourselves of the concession made many
| years ago to this Government FOR har-
Dor and naval station at Pearl river.
| Many evidences of friendliness OF the
Hawaiian Government have been given in
the past, and IT is gratifying to believe
that the advantage and necessity OF a
continuance of very close relations is
appreciated.
The friendly act of this Government in
expressing to the Government OF Italy its
| Reproduction and adherence of the lynch
! ing of Italian subjects in New Orleans
by the payment of 10000 francs or S24,-
$1,000. was accepted by the King Of Italy
with every manifestation Of gracious APP
probation, and the incident has been
highly promotive of mutual respect and
! good will
In consequence OF the action OF the
French Government in proclaiming pro-
tectorate over certain tribal districts OF
the west coast OF Africa. eastward of
the San Pedro river. which has long been
regarded as the southeastern boundary
of Liberia, I have felt constrained 10
make protest against encroachment upon
the territory which was founded by citi-
zens of the United States, and toward
which the country has for many years
held the intimate relations Of a friendly
counselor.
The recent disturbances of the public
peace by lawless foreign marauders on the
Mexican frontier have afforded the Gov
eminent an opportunity 10 testify It's
goodwill for Mexico, and its earnest
purpose to fulfill the obligations of inter
national friendship by pursuing and dis
persng the evil doors. The work OF re-
locating the boundary of the treaty OF
Guadalupe Hidalgo. westward from I'll
Paso, is progressing favorably.
Our intercourse with Spain continues
on a friendly footing. I regret. however,
not to be able to report as yet the ad-
justment Of the claims OF the American
missionaries arising from the disorders
at Ponape, in the Caroline Islards, but
l anticipate satisfactory adjustment
in view of renewed and urgent represen-
tations to the government at Madrid.
The treatment of the religious and edu-
cational establishments of American citi-
Zers in Turkey has of late called for
more than a usual share Of attention
A tendency ito curtail the liberation
which has so benefcially prevailed Is
discernible and has called forth the ear
nest circumstances of this Government
Harassing regulations In regard 10
schools and churches have been attempt
ed in certain localities, but not without
due protest and the assertion OF the
inherent and conventional rights OF our
cOuntrymen. Violations of domicile and
search of the persons and effects Of ciu-
zens Of the United States by apparently
Irresponsible officials in the Asiatic viii
lagos have from time to time been re-
ported. An aggravated instance OF in
jury to the property or an American |
missionary at Bordeur in the province !
of Konia called forth an urgent claim |
OF p9sB9Id WB I 'VoIqA 'uopBIBd9I IoJ |
say was promptly needed by the govern /
ment of the porte. Interference with the
trading ventures Of our citizens I'm Asia
Minor is also rported, and the lack OF
representation in that region is
a serious drawback to instant and effec-
tive protection. I cannot believe that
these incidents represent settled policy,
and shall not cease to urge the adop-
ton OF proper remedies. International
copyright has been extendd 70 Italy by
{ rocla nation in conformity with the act
Of March 3, 1891, upon assurance being
given that the Italian law permits TO
itizens Of the United States the benefit
Of copyright on substantially the same
basis as to subjects Of Italy. BY a spe-
,ial convention proclaimed January ID,
1892, reciprocal provisions OF copyright
nave been applied between the United
States and Germany. Negotiations are in
progress with other countries to the same
md.
I repeat with great earnestness the
which I made In sew
raj previous messages that prompt and
ldeauate support be given 10 the Amer
an company engaged In the construc-
ion of the Nicaragua ship canal IT Is
IMPOSSIBLE to oyerstate the value from !
very standpoint Of this great enterprise
nd hope that there may be time,
ven in this Congress, to give to II an
nnulse that will insure the early COM
tetion of the canal. and secure the
Inited States in proper relation to 1t
hen completed
The Money Question. .
The Congress has been already ADVISED s
nat the Invitations OF this Government q
Or the assembling OF an international {
difference to consider the question OF an I
nlarged use of silver were accepted by the I
ations TO which they were addressed /
he conference assembled at Brussels on /
10 22d of November last and has en-
cred upon the consideration or inns I
raat question / have not doubted ana c
ave taken occasion TO express mat pc o
Of as well as in the invitations Issued I
~ tbis conference as in my public mes a
,gas that the free coinage OF silver s
non an agreed international ratio Wouid II
-eatlv promote the interests or cur peo- I
q and equally those Of other nations +
&c too early TO predict what results {
av he ACCOMPLISHED by the conference. n
anv Temporary check or delay inter- h
,,oe believe that very soon COM
arcial conditions will compel the now (,
Iuctant governments to unite with US IN G
&c move ment to secure the enlargement h
the volume OF coined money needed Tor II
70 transaction Of the business or the r
GRID. -, ~. 4
reasury will attract interest in view OF $,
70 MANY misleading statements That nave n
,en made as TO the state OF the puDlc Q,
venues Three preliminary facts should n
~ only be stated, but emphasized be- CT
re Looking into details: First, that the r
,blic debt has been reduced since March u
1S8Q 500 300 and the annual interest 81
,arge sli 6s4. 469; second, that there have s.
.en maid out for pensions during TINS Il
ADMINISTRATION up TO November i. 1882, lo
% 564 178 TO- an excess Of STA 466 90 over c,
q sum expended during the period from a.
arch /. 1885 to March /, 1889; and third II
,der the existing tariff up 70 December 81
: about 900 OF revenue which II
Guild have been collected upon imported ei
gars II the duty had been maintained. cl
Is gone into the pockets OF the people. "
I'd not into the public Treasury, as be- al
re- II there are any who still think "
at the surplus should have been kept p'
It of circulation by boarding 1t in the es