Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1892-12-16

of the tribunal OF arbitration or other
wise, the restraints can be supplied to
the vessels of all countries.
GOES FOR THE CANADIAN PACIFIC.
1t is hardly too much to say that
tho Canadian Pacific and other rail-
way lines which parallel our northern
boundary are sustained by commerce
having either its origin or the origina-
tors, or both, in the United States.
The Canadian railways compete with
those OF the United States for our
traffic and without restraints OF our
Interstate commerce act. Their cars
pass almost without detention in and
out of our territory. The Canadian
Pacific railway brought into the Unit
ed States from China and Japan via
British Columbia during the year
ended June 80, 1892, %, 3,239. $3.50 pounds
Of freight, and it carried from the
United States, to be shipped to China
and Japan, via British Columbia, a.
O6S,346 pounds of freight. There
were also shipped from the United
States over this road from Eastern
points OF the United States govern
ment to Pacific ports during the same
year 13,9l2,OlS pounds of freight, and
there were received over this road at
the United States Eastern ports from
ports on the Pacific Coast 13,293,31
pounds OF freight.
PLEASANT RELATIONS WITH HAWAII.
Our relations with Hawaii have
been such as to attract an increased
interest, and must continue to do so.
deem it OF great importance that the
projected submarine cable, survey
for which has been made, should be
promoted for both naval and CONNER.
cial uses. Many evidences OF friendli.
ness OF the Hawaiian government
have been given in the past and it is
gratifying to believe that the advant-
age and necessity of continuance OF
very close relations is appreciated.
FRENCH MUST NOT EvADE AFRICA.
In consequence of the action of the
French government in proclaiming a
protectorate over certain districts
OF the west coast of Africa, westward
to the San Pedro river, / have felt con-
strained to make protest against this
encroachment upon the territory of
a republic which was founded by citi-
zens OF the United States and to-
wards which this country has for many
years held the intimate relation of q
friendly counsel.
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT EXTENDED.
International copyright has been
extended to Italy by proclamation, in
conformity with the act OF March 3,
1891. upon assurance being given that
the Italian law permits to citizens of
the United States the benefit of the
copyright on substantially the same
bssis as the subjects of Italy. BY q
special convention proclaimed Janu-
ary 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.
THE PROPOSED DITCH AT NICARAGUA.
Irepeat with great earnestness the
recommendation, Of which I have
made mention in previous messages,
that adequate support be given the
American company engaged in the
construction of the Nicaragua ship
canal. 1t is impossible to overstate
the value from every standpoint
of this great enterprise. I hope there
may be time given this Congress to
give an impetus that will insure the
early completion Of the canal.
Isarnestiy urge continuance of the
policy inaugurated by this legislation
and the appropriations required to
meet the obligations of the govern.
ment under the contracts may be
promptly made 80 that the lines that
have entered into the engagements
may not be embarrassed. We have
had by reason of connections with
the transcontinental railway lines
constructed through our own territory
some advantages in the gain of trade
on the Pacific that we did not possess
on tho Atlantic. Construction OF the
Canadian Pacific railway and the
establishment under large subventions
from Canada and England of fast
steamship service from Vancouver
with Japan and China seriously
threaten our shipping interests in the
Pacific. This line of English steam
ers received, rs stated by the Com.
missioner Of Navigation a direct sub
sidy of 100000 annually, or $30,767
per trip for IL voyages. in addition to
some further aid from the admiralty
in connection with contracts BY which
the vessels may be used for naval
purposes. The competing American
Pacific Mail, under the act of March
3, 1891, receives only Sc, 6,3S9 per round
trip.
Efforts having been making within
the last year, as l am informed, TO
establish, under similar conditions, a
line between Vancouver and some
Australian port with a view of seizing
there = trade in which we have had a
large interest. The Commissioner OF
Navigation states that very large per
cent. of our imports from Asia are
now brought to us by English steam-
ships and their connecting railways in
Canada. With q view of promoting
this trade, especially in tea, Canada
has imposed discriminating duty of
10 per cent. ON tea and coffees brought