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

against tnis encroacnment upon the territory
OF republic which was founded by citizens of
try has for many years held the intimate rela-
tion of friendly counselor.
The recent disturbances of the public peace
by lawlesS foreign marauders on the Mexican
frontier have afforded this government an op-
portunity to testify its good will for Mexico
and its earnest purpose to fulfill the obligations
OF international friendship by pursuing and
dispensing the evil doers. The work of relocat-
ing the boundary of the treaty OF Guadaloupe
ing favorably.
Our intercourse with Spain continues on a
friendly footing. 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 Ponapey in the Caroline
islands, but anticipate satisfactory ad Just
ment in v lew of renewed and urgent represen-
tatlons to the government at Madrid.
The Treatment of the igious and educa-
1onai establishments of American citizens in
Turkey has of late called for more than usual
share of attention. A tendency to curtail the
loleratlon winch has so beneficay prevailed
is dlscelnlble and has called forth the earnest
remonstrances Of this government. Harassi..g
regulations IN regard to schools and churches
have been attempted in certain localities. but
not Without due protest and the assertion of
the inherent and conventional rights of orr
counJrymen. Violations of domicie and search
oi the persons and effects of citizens of the
O4ilteq states by apparently irresponsible
'-'ials IN the AsiaUic viiagets have from time
70 me been reported. An ag gravated instance
OF injury to the property of the American mis-
slonary AT Bourdeur III the province of honia,
called forth an urgent claim for reparation,
which | am pleased to say was promptly
needed by the government of Porte. lnterfer-
ence with the trading ventures of our citizens
in Asia MINOR is also reported. and the lack of
consular representation in that region is a seri-
Gus drawback TO instant and effective protec-
ton l 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 10y proclamation in conformity with
the act of March 3, 1851 upon assurance being
given that the Italian law permits the citizens
OF the United ) tates the benefit of copyright
on substan italy the same basis to subjects
OF Italy. By special convention, proclaimed
Jan. ID, 1892 TeciprOcal provisions of copyright
have been al piled between the United Stat,
and Germany Negotiations are in progress
with other countries To the same end
repeat with great earnestness the recon-
mendaJlon which have made IN several pre-
vlous messages that prompt and adequate sup
port be given to the American company en-
gagged IN the construction of the Nicaragua
ship canal II is impossible TO overstate the
value from every tandipoiEt of this great en-
terprse, and hope that there may be time,
even III this congress, to give to il AN impetus
that will insure the carly completion OF the
canal ana secure to the United states its proper
relation TO 1t when completed.
The silver Conference.
The congress has b-en already advised that
the invitations OF this goyeru ment for the as
sembllng of ar luterua tioual "a onetary confer
ence to consider the question of an enlarged
issue OF silver was accepted by the nations to
Which lAey We're issued. The conference as
sembled at Brussels on the -s2d of November,
and has entered upon the cons dera-i n of this
great question. have not DOUBTED, ana have
taken occasion to express that belief, vel
IL the invitations issued for tIiS conference as
in my public messages, that the free coinage of
silver upon a. agreed international ratio would
greatly promote the interests of our people
and equally those of other nations. 1t Is too
early TO pred Ct what result may be accom-
p.Ished by the con- erence. II any temporary
check or delay IDterveues l believe that very
soon CONNER a con itions viii compel the
now reluctant governments TO unite WI u Us in
this mo, enenl to secure TIE en- -arEelnent Of
the volume OF money negt.ed for the trauac-
ton of the business Of the world.