Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-07

wholly with h r own people 1t is TIM for US,
however, TO consider whether, if the present
state OF things and trend of things is to con-
tinue, our interchanges upon lines of land
transportation should not be put upon differ
ent basis, and entire independ-
ence of Canadian canals and of the st.
Lawrence. as an outlet to the sea secured by the
construction CT an American canal around toe
Falls OF Niagara and the opening of ship conI-
munication between the Great lakes and one
of our own seaports We shoul not hesitate
to avail ourselves of our great natural trade
advantages. We should withdraw the support
which is given to the railroads and steamship
nneS OF CanaGa by traffic that properly be-
longs to US, and no longer furnish the earnir rs
which tighten the, otherwise crushing weight
of the enormous public subsidies that have
been green to them. The subject of the power
of the treasury to deal with this matter with
out further legislation has been under consid-
Grafton, but circumstances have postponed a
conclusion. II is probable that a consideration
OF the propricty of a modification or abroga-
ton of the rticle of the treaty Of Washington
relating to he transit of goods in bond is in
Volyed III any complete solution of the question
The Settlement with Chilli.
Congress at the last session was kept advised
Of the progress of the serious and for time
threatening differences between the United
States ana Chill. 1t gives me now great graft
hCation to report that the Chilian government
in most friendly and honorable spirit
has rendered and paid as an indemnity to the
families of the sailors of the Baltimore who
were killed and to those who were injured II
the outbreak in the city of Valparaiso the
sum OF 5000. This has been accepted, not
only as an indemnity for wrong done, but as
a most gratltXl ing evidence that the govern
ment OF Chill greatly appreciates the dlsposi
ton OF Tins government to act in spirit OF
the most resolute fairness and frlendlineSs in
our intercourse with that brave people. A
further and conclusive evidence of the mutt,a
respect and clnfidenCe now existing is fur
nished by the fact that a convention submttiu.
TO az bltTatlOn the mutual ella ms Of the cit
OF the respective governments nave been
agreed upon. Some of these Claims has been
.I4
occasion OF much unsatisfactory diplomat
correspondence.
our sister republics of Central and SOUtH
America that the United States COVER mem
and its people have only tn. most friendly d
position toward them all We do 'iu-
sVvet their territory. We have no disp'
s-Ilon TO be oppre -sive or eXactiag s.
cTr dealings with any OF them. ev
weakest Our interests and our homes --
them all lie in the direction pf sta't.e f.ov-sT
ments by their people ami o. the largest ,r
velopment of their commercial ,azldr..s
mutual benefits of enlarge camz2er iat
changes and of a more iamill.t"
intercourse between our peoples
and IN tsllS have sought their iTl-.i.
ton. heve believed. however. ,-t..
these sentiments IN the creates. ID .- d..
we must insist upon Just les-ro s.. .l.gv
any injuries inflicted upen our OIL ..al rsrl
tatiees or upon our citizens. This i-,is-a1.-
kindly and Justly, but firmly made VII . og
heve, promote peace and mutual respect
Our relations with Hawaii have been such rs
70 attract an increased interest and must con.
tlnue to do So l deem it of great importanc
that the projected submarine cable. survey
for which mas been made, should be promoted
Both for naval and commercial uses we should
have quick communication with Homo
lulu. We should before this have
availed ourselves of the concession, made many
years ago t. thln.gOyernment for a harbGr aud
naval station at Pearl River. Many eviden, .,
of the frleDdliness 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 ap
preciated.
The frieut Y act of this government in ex
pressing to the government of Italy its repro
baton and adherence of the lynChing oi
Italian subjects in New Orleans by the pay
ment OF L2J.G0B francs, SS+350 90 was accepted
| by the king OF Italy with every mamie atior
OF gracious ap recitation, and the incident ha.
been highly promotive of mutual respect ant
good will