Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-12-15

which has been made, should be promoted both
for naval and commercial uses. We should have
quick communication We should before have
availed ourselves of the concession, made MANY
years ago to this government for harbor and
naval station at Pearl river. Many evidences
of the friendhness of the Hawaiian government
have been given in the past and it is gratifying
TO believe that the advantage and necessity OF
q continuance OF very close relations is appre-
ciated.
The friendly act of this government In ex-
pressing to the government OF Italy its repro
bation and adherence of the lynching of Ital-
ian subjects in New Orleans by the payment of
2oOU0 francs, or a2i 49, 30, was accepted by the
king of Italy with every NANTES station OF CRATE
full appreciation, and the incident has been
highly promotiye of mutual respect and good
will
In consequence OF the action of the French
government in proclaiming protectorate over
certain tribal districts of the west coast of
Africa, eastward of the San Pedro river,
1 have felt constrained to make protest
against this encroachment upon the territory
OF a republic which founded by citizens of
the United States and toward which this couu-
try has for many years held the intimate rela-
ton of friendly counsel.
The recent disturbances of the public peace
by lawless foreign marauders on the Mexican
frontier have afforded the government an op-
portunity to testify its good will toward Mexico
and its earnest purpose to fulfill lis Obligations
of international friendship By pursuing and dis
persing the evil doors. The work Of relocating
the boundary of the treaty of Guadalupe Hi
da1go westward from FL Paso is progressing
favorably.
Our intercourse with Spain continues good
terms regret, however, not to be able to re-
port as yet the adjuS tnent o. The claims of the
American missionaries arising from the dis
orders at Ponape in the Caroline islands, but
anticipate satisfactory adjustment of ur-
gent representations to the government
at Madrid The treatment of the relig-
ious and educational establishments of
American citizens in Turkey has of late called
for more than the usual share of attention.
tendency to curtail the liberation which has so
benefcially prevailed is discernible and has
called forth the earnest remonStrances Of this
government. Harassing regulations in re gard
to schools and churches have been attempted
in certain localities, but not without due pro
test and the assertion of the inherent and
yentional rights of our countryfnen Violations
of doniciie and search OF the persons and eff
fects of citizens of the United States by appar-
entity irresponsible officials in the Asiat1c vii
layets have from time to time been reported.
An aggravated instance of injury to the proper
ty of an American missionary at Bourdeur in
the province of koni, called forth an urgent
claim for reparation which, am pleased to say,
was promptly needed by the government OF the
porte. Interference with the trading ventures
of our citizens in Asia Minor is also reported
and the lack lof consular represen-
tation in that region is a serious draw
back 70 instant and effective protection
cannot believe that these incidents
represent settled policy and shall not cease
to urge the adoption of proper remedies
International copyright has been extended to
Italy by proclamation in conformation with the
act of March 3, 1891, upon assurance being given
that italian law permits to citizens of the
United States the benefit OF copyright on sub
stantially the same basis as the subjects of
Italy.
By a special convention proclaimed January
Is, 1892, reciprocal provisions of copyright have
been applied between the United States and
Germany Negotiations are in progress with
other countries to the same end.
repeat with great earneS tneSS the recon
mendation which I have made mention in
previous messages to the inadequate support
given the American company engaged in con-
siruction of the Nicaragua ship canal It is
impossible to over state the value from every
standpoint Of this great enterprise, and hope
there may be time given in this congress
to give to it an impetus that will insure the
early completion Of the canal and secure to the
United States its proper relations to it when
completed
THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.
Congress has already been advised that the
invitations of the government for the assenb-
Iing of an international monetary conference to
consider the question of enlarged issue of
silver was accepted by the nations to which
they were issued. The conference assembled
at Brussels on the 22nd of November, 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 this conference as in my
public messages, that the free coinage OF silver
upon agreed interna tional ratio would great
1y promote the interests OF our people and
equally those Of other nations It is too early
to predict What results may be accomplished by
the conference II any temporary check or de-
lay intervenes, I believe that very soon COM
mercial conditions will compel the now reluct-
ant governments to unite with US in this move
ment to secure the enlargement of the volume
of money needed for the transaction OF the
business of the world