The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-05

WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. AT the
opening Of Congress to-day the Presi-
dents annual message was delivered and
read TO both houses. Following iN the
fun text Of the message.
To the Congress Of the United States
The constitutional duty Wuch requires
the President from time 80 time to give
10 the Congress information Of the state
of the Union and recommend TO their
consideration such measures as he shall
Judge } ece' alry and eApeInient, is httins-
ly entered Upon by commenting TO tine
Congress Careful examination OF the
detailed statements and wcil-supported
recomme ldauous contained in the reports
OF the heads OF departments VINO arc
chiefly charged with lhc cAecutivc work of
Che government :. au cdort to abridge
this communication as much as is consis-
tlnt with ir purpose b SHAH make
nuef reference to the contents OF
these departmental reports by the
mention Of such executive business
aud Incidents as are not cmbrac-
as appear to Doe at This particular time
appropriate. While our foreign relations
have not at an times during the past year
been entirely lree from peupleMty, no en-
barrassing situation remains thatwill not
yad to the spirit Of fairness and love
oi justice which joined with consistent
armness characterize a truly American
foreign policy My predecessor having ac-
capted the office of arbitrator Of the long
standing missions beyond any dispute ten
dered 20 the President by the Argentine
Republic and Brazil. IL has been my agree
able duty TO receive the special ENJOYS
commissioned boy those States to lay before
me evidence and arguments in behalf of
their respective governments.
Tar antor Incid-nt at Rio.
The outbreak Of domestic hostllities in
The republic of Brazil found the United
States alert 90 watch the interests of our
citizens IN that country. with which we
carry on important commerce. several
vessels OF our new navy are now and
for some time have been stationed at Rio
Jauero. The struggle being between the
established government which controls
rle machinery Of ndministratrA and
with which We maintain friendly rela-
u0ns. and certain officers Of the navy
employing the vessels of the COM
mand in an attack upon the nation
a capital and chief seaport, and
lacking. as il does the elements Of
divided administration. l have failed
r see thst the iasursents gan reas-
0.I .v cIau0 recognition as bciligereut8
Thus far the position of our government
h.s been that OF an attentive but impair
uaI observer of the unfortunate conflict.
Emphasizing our fixed policy Of Impair
ta. neutrality in such condition OF affairs
s- now exists. 1 deemed ID necessary 10
dI-arow. in a manner not 10 Doe nisunder-
stood the unauthorze action or our late
naval commander in thore waters IN sa-
ulng Toe revoltcd Brazilian Admiral,
being indsposed to countenance an act
calculated 10 give gratutous sanction 10
NE loyal insurrection.
The convention between our government
tl Chilli having for us object the set
N.n.gt and adjustment OF the demands
~ he two countries against each other /
.-. been made ehecpve by the organiza- |
i M The claims commission provided /
i'f. The TWO governments failing 90 agree /
upon The third member Of the commission, /
lNe good Offices of the President OF the |
"'sa Republic were invoked az provided /
tl ~ 'he treaty, and the selection Of the +
oNlSs representative in this country 10 /
complete the organization was graufy- 1
Hk alike 90 the United States and Chill. !
me vexatious question Of sO-called /
s.sauon asylum for Offenders agains, the
o,ates and lbs laws was presented anew In
NnlN Dy the unauthorized action OF the
.ae United States minister I'm receiving
mg ils Official residence two persons who
hae Just failed IA an attemp at revolution
o"a against whom criminal charges were
PeHaing growing out OF a former aborfive
N.oluf Danee. The doctrine OF asylum as
appned 10 this case Is not sanctioned by
the BEST precedents. and. when allowed,
,.hoS TO encourage sediuOn and STRIFE.
CHaer no circumstances can the repre-
,n.a,iFes OF this government be per-
nl'ted. under the IN defined fiction
oi extra territoriality. 10 intercept |
e we administration OF criminal jus
.es ~ the countries 10 which they /
Nv accredited A temperate demand |