The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-12-07

probation, aad the eomp !iraent has been highly
proniotive of mutual respect aud good viii.
IN Consequence OF the action Of the French
government in preeia!rning Il proteetora.e over
certain districts of the ives. coast o. Africa,
westward Of the san Pedro river. / have felt con-
GRAINED 20 make protest against this eacroaca-
meat upon the territory OF a republic which was
founded ty eitIz3as of the United states end
toward which this country has for many years
held the intimate relation OF ii friendly counsel.
The recent dIstur 6ence OF tha public peace by
iawiess foreign naaraaders on tas Mexican
frontier have Afforded the government an oppor-
tunity TO testify its goodwill for Mexico and its
earnest purpose to fulfill the obligations of in
ternatiouai friendship by pursuing and dispers-
ing the eTildoers-
The work OF relocating the boundary of the
treaty of Guadalupe Hidslgo westward from Ell
Peso is progressing faFo-aoiy.
Our intercourse with spain continues On good
terms. / regret, however, not to BE- able to report
the adjustment. OF the claims OF the American
ape, in the Caroline islands, but I anticipate a
satisfactory adjustment OF the urgent repre-
sensations to the government at Madrid.
The treatment CT the religious and educa-
tioual establishments OF American citizens in
TURKEY have OF late called for more than the
usual share OF attention. A tendency to curtail
the liberation which has 50 beneticiaiIy pre-
vailed is discernable, and has called forth the
earnest renonsrrances of this government. Har-
RAISING regulations in regard TO schools and
churches have been attempted in certain local..
ties, but not without due protest and the as
sertion of the inherent aud conventional rights
OF our couLtrvmen. Violations OF domicile and
search OF the persons and effects OF citizens of
the United states oy apparently irresponsible
officials IN the Asiatic viilayets have from time
TO time been reported. An aggravated instance
OF injury 10 the property OF an American mis-
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the trading ventures of our citizens in Asia
Minor is also reported, and the lack of consular
representation IN that region Is a serious draw
back to instant and %eftectual protection. l can
not believe that these incidents represent a
settled policy, and shall not cease to urge the
adoption OF proper remedies.
International copyright has been extended to
Italy by proclamation, in conformity witt, the
act OF March 3, 1891. upon assurance being given
United States tho benefit of the copyright on
substantially the same basis as the subjects OF
Italy. By a special convention proclaimed Jam
uary Is. 1892, reciprocal provisions of copyright
have been applied between the United States
and Germany. Negotiations are in progress
with other coantr es 10 the same end.
l repeat with great earnestness the recon-
mendation, OF which | have made mention in
previous messages, az to the inadequate support
construction OF tae Nicaragua snip canal. II is
Impossible to oyerstate the value from every
ssandpolns OF this great ENTERPRISE: hope
It an impetus that Will ensure the early COM
p.etion of the canal and secure to the United
states its proper relations to it when completed.
The eougrrss has been already advised that the
invitations OF this government for the asscmbfMe
of HI international monetary conference TO con-
slider the question OF al enlarged issue OF silver
was accepted by the nation to which
they were issued. The conference assembled
Ct Brussels on the 2.nd OF November, and has
entered upon the consideration OF this great
question. / have not doubted, and have taken
occasion to express that belief, as we'll III the i'll
~yitatious Issued FOR the conferences As in nay pub
lie messages. that the free coinage OF silver upon
all agreed international ratio would probably
promote the interests OF our people equally with
those OF other nations. 1t is too early to predict
what results may be accomplished by the con-
ference. If any temporary check or delay inter
venes believe that very soon commercial con-
ditions will compel the now reluctant. govern
meuts 10 unite with US in this movement to Sc
cure the enlargement Of the volume OF money
needed for the transaction Of the business OF the
world.