San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-15
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MEXICO.
Our relations with Mexico continue TO
be of that close and friendly character
which should always characterize the in
tercourse OF two neghboring republics
The work Of relocating the monuments mark
ing the boundary between the two countries
from Paso del Norte to the Pacific is nearly
completed. The commission recently organ
lied under the conventions OF 1854 and 1853 1t is
expected wlll speedily settle the disputes grow
Ing out of the shifting currents OF the Rio
Grsnde river east Of Fl Paso.
NICARAGUA
Nicaragua has recently passed through two
revolutions, the party Al hrst successful having
in turn been displaced by another. Our newly
aided In peaceful adjustment Of the contrO-
yersy involved in the first conflict. The large
American interests established in that
Nicaragua SHc1t canal were not molested
The canal company has unfortunately become
financially seriously embarrassed, but = gener-
Gus treatment has been extended TO it by the
government OF Nicaragua The United States
are especially interested in the successful
achievement OF the vast undertaking. This
company has work in charge that should be
accomplished under distinctively American aus
pieces, and its enjoyment be not only 10 the
vessels OF his country as channel OF com1nu-
nication between our Atlantic and Pacific sea
boards but TO the ships OF the world in the in
terests of civilization is proposition which in
my Judgment does not admit OF question.
Guatemala has also been visited by the polit-
zeal vicissitudes which have afflicted her Cen
trail American neighbOrs but the dissolution
OF its legislature and the proclamation OF a
dictatorship have been unattended with civil
wars.
An extradition treaty with Norway has re-
Gently been exchanged and proclaimed
The extradition treaty with Russia, signed
in March. 1871, and amended aid confirmed by
he senate in February last, WAS duly pro
claimed last June.
SAMOA.
Led by desire TO compose the differences and
contribute TO the restoration of order Ia Samoa
which for some years previous has been the scene
OF conflicting foreign pretentions and native strife
the United states departing from its policy conse-
Grated by century Of observance, entered four
years ago into the treaty OF Berlin thereby becom
ing Jointly bound with England and Germany TO
establish and maintain Malletoa Laupepepa as
king Of Samoa, The treaty provided for a foreign
court OF justice, municipal council for the dis
trict of Apia with foreign president thereof. au-
nal for the settlement Of native and
foreign land titles and a revenue system for the
kingdom. II entails upon the three powers
that part Of the cost of the new government not
met by the revenue of the islands. Early in the
life OF this triple protectorate the native dissen-
sons IL was designed to quel were revived.
Rivals defied the authority OF the new king, re-
fusing to pay taxes and demanding the election
OF n ruler by native suffrage Mataaia, an as
plrant to the throne, and large mum Der OF the
native aGhereutS, were IN open rebellion on one
OF the islands. Later on, AT the request OF
other powers and in tulhllment OF Its
treaty obligations. this government agreed
to unite in q joint military movement OF such
dimensions as would probably secure the
surrender OF the insurgents without blOOdshed-
III warship Philadelphia was accordingly
put under orders for samoa. but before she
arrived, the threRted conflict was precipitated
by King Nalietoa's attack upon the insurgent
camp. Mataafa was defeated and number
OF his men killed. The British and German
naval vessels present subsequently secured the
surrender Of Nataafa and his adherents. The
defeated chief and ten OF his principal sup
porters were deported TO German island OF
the Marshal group, where they are held as
prisoners under the joint responsibility and
cost OF the three powers.
This incident and the events leading up 10
It, signally illustrates the impolicy OF entang-
ling alliances with foreign powers.
CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN
More than fifteen years ago this government
preferred a claim against spain IN behalf OF
one OF our citizens for property seized and CON
hscated in Cuba In 1886 the claim was adjust
ed. Spain agreeing TO pay Internationally, rs
fair Indemnity Sl,5OO 900 and respectful but
earnest note was recently addressed to the
Spanish government insisting upon prompt
fuldllment OF its long neglected obligRtion.
Other claims preferred by the United States
against Spain IN behalf OF American citizens
for property confscated il Cuba have been
pending for many years, At the time spain's
title TO the Caroline Islands was confirmed by
arbitration. that government agreed that the
rights which had been acquired there by Amer
lean missionaries should be recognized and re-
will be observed by allowing our missionaries
who were removed from Punape to place OF
safety by United States wnrship during the
late troubles between The Spanish garrison and
the natives To return 10 their field OF useful
ness.
The reproduced caravel. santa Marin. built
by Spain and sent 10 the Columbian exposition
has been presented To the United states In
token OF amity and in cOmmamOratiou OF the
event II was designed l. celebrate | req ON
mend tnat In accepting this gift Congress make
fnf "a II III
which prompted it.
oUTRAGEs BY TURKS
Important matters have demanded attention
IN our relations with the Ottoman Porte. The
6rug aud partial destruction by unrc-
strained mob oil one OF the school buildings Of
Anatolia College. established BY citizens of the
United States at MarsOvan. and the apparent
Indifference Of the Turkish government to the out
rage COMMUNICATING the completely Of some OF
its officials, called for earnest rsmonstraBee which
was followed BY promises ofrepsration and punish
ment OF the offenders. Indemnity for the injury
20 the buildings has already been paid, permission
TO rebuild given registration OF the school prop
owners secured and efficient protection guaranteed
Information received OF maltreatment suf-
fered by an inonensive American woman en-
gagged in missionary work IN Turkish koordls-
tan WAS followed by such representations 10
the orte resulted in the issuance OF orders
for the punishment OF her assailants. the re
moval Cf delinquent onicial and the adoption
OF measures for the protection OF our citizens
engaged IN mission and other lawful work in
that quarter.
Turkey complains that her AM rican sub
1ects obtain citizenship In this country. not TO
identity themselves in good faith with our
people, but with the intention Of returning 10
the land OF their birth and there engaging in
sedition.
This com plaint is not wholly without fouuda-
tcin. A journal published in this country in
the Armenian language openly couHsels its
readers TO arm, organize and participate in
movements for the subversicu OF Turkish au-
thority IN the Asiatic provinces, The Ottoman
government has announced its intention 10 ex
pei from It's dOmiuions ArmenlGus who have
obtained naturalization in the United States
since 1858. The right to exclude any or ali
classes is an attribute Of sovereignty. Il is a
tent enforced by the United States with
the sanction of our highest court.
There being no naturalization treaty between
the United states and Turkey. our minister at
Constantinople has been instructed that while
recognizing the right Of that government to
enforce its declared policy against naturalized
Americans, he Is expected TO protect them
from unnecessary harshness OF treatment
VENEZUELA.
In view Of the impaired financial resources OF
VeneZueis, cons-quest upon the recent revOlu-
ton there. a modified arrangement for the
satisfaction OF the awards OF the late revisOry
ments, has been assented to and payments
are being regularly mande hereunder.
The boundary dispute between Ven zuela and
British Guiana is suggested. The restoration
Of diplomatic intercourse between that repub-
lie and Great Britain and reference to the
question Of important arbitration would be a
most crafty consumation. The ratification Of
Venezuela OF the convention for the arbitra-
ton OF the long deferred claim Of the Yenezu-
elan Transportation Company to awaited.
The Hawaiian Matter.
Il is hardly necessary for me to state that
the questions arising from our relations with
Hawaii have caused serious embarrassment
Just prior 70 the installation OF the present ad-
ministration the existing government
of Hawaii had been suddenly overthrow