The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-04
Reviewed in the Presidents
Message to Congress.
RESTORATION OF QUEEN
To Hawaiian Throne Necessary as Ex-
Minister Stevens Was Concerned in Con-
spiracy to Overthrow Her Government.
Delay in Silver Legislation Favorel l.
Tariff Pledges Must Be Kept.

pending boundary dispute finally closed by
arbitration in conformity with the spirit o
the treaty concluded between them some
years ago.
Our relations with the French republic con-
tinue 10 be intimate and cordial ] sincerely
hope that the extradition treaty with that
country, as amended by the senate. win soon
be operative.
While occasional questions affecting our
hatnralizcd citizens returning TO the land OF
their birth have arisen I'm our intercourse
with Germany, our relations with that coun-
try continue satisfactory.
Friendly with Great Britain.
The questions affecting our relations with
Great Britain have been treated in a spirit of
friendliness. Negotiations are in progress be-
tween the two governments with view TO
such concurrent action as will make the
award and regulations agreed upon BY the
Behring sea tribunal OF ofarbitration practically
effective. and il is not doubted that Great
Britain viii cooperate freely with this coun-
try for the accomplishment Of that purpose.
Redress Was Prompt.
Upon receiving authentic information of the
firing upon an American mail steamer touch
ing at Amapala, because her captain refused
TO deliver up "a passenger in transit from
Nicaragua TO Guatemala upon demand of the
military authorities of Honduras our minis.
ter TO that country under instructions pro-
tested against the wanton act and demanded
satisfaction. The government OF Honduras.
actuated by n sense of justice and in a spirit
of friendship. disavowed the illegal conduct
OF the officers and expressed sincere regret for
the occurrence.
1t is confidently anticipated that satisfac-
tory adjustment will soon be reached of the
questions arising out OF the seizure and use oi
American vessels by insurgents in Hondura,
l.er H. 81
government of commercial privileges TO those
vessels on that account.
Liberia.
A notable part Of the southeasterly coast OF
Liberia, between the Cavally and San Pedro
rivers. which for nearly half century has
been generally recognized as belonging TO that
republic by cession and purchase, has beer
claimed to be under the protectorate OF
France in virtue Of agreements entered int
by the native tribes over whom Liberals con
troll has not been well maintained. More re
Gently, negotiations between the Liberian rep
resentative and the French government re
suited In the signature at Paris of a treaty
whereby as an adjustment certain Liberiar
territory is ceded to France. This convention
at last advices. had not been ratified by th'
Liberian Legislature and executive.
Feeling sympathetic interest in the for
tunes of the little commonwealth, tho cstab
lishment and development of which Were
largely aided by the benevolence Of our coun
trymen, and which constitutes the only in.
dependently sovereign state on the west coast
of Africa, this government has suggested tt
the French government its earnest concern
lest territorial impairment in Liberia should
take place without her unrcstrained consent
Our Relations with Mexico
continue to be of that close and friendly ma
ture which should always characterize the in
tercourse of two neighboring republics. The
work of relocating the monuments markinr
the boundary between the two countries from
Paso Del Norte TO the Pacific is now nearly
completed. The commission recently or
ranized under the conventions of 1854 anC
1859 IL is expected will speedily settle dis
putes grow ing out of the shifting currents OF
the Rio Grande river east of FL Paso.
The canal company has, unfortunately, be
rome seriously financially embarrassed, but 9
generous treatment has been extended TO 1t b.
the government of Nicaragua. The United
States are especially Interested in the success
full achievement of the vast undertaking thi
company has in charge. That IL should be ao
complishcd under dstinctivcly American
auspices, and its enjoyment assured not onl,
to the vessels Of this country as channel o,
communication bstwoen our Atlantic ant
Pacific seaho1ras. bnt % the ships OF ia,
world in the interests OF civilization, is a
proposition which, in nay Judgment, does no
admit ofquestion.
Guatemala has also been visited by tn,
political vicissitudcs which have afflicted hei
Central Amcricaa nc:ghbors; but the dissolu.
tion of its legislature and the proclamation o.
n dictatorship have been unattended With
civil war.
An extradition treaty with Norway has
recently bccn exchanged and proclaimed.
The extradition treaty with Russia, signed
In March, 1887 and amended and confirmed
by the senate in February last, WAS duly pro.
claimed last june
The samoan sqnabbie.
Led by desire 10 compass differences nnd
contribute 10 the restoration of order a.
Samoa. which for some years previous had
been the scene of conflicting foreign prctcn
sions and native strife, tho United States, do
parting from its policy consccratol By u cen.
tury OF Observance. entered four years egg
into the treaty OF Berlin. thereby becoming
Jointly bound with England cad Germany 80
establish end maintain Islistoa rs kinR
OF Samoa. The treaty provided for n forcigr
court OF justice, a municipal council for the
district OF Apia, with u foreign president
thereof. authorized 20 advise tho king; tri-
bunsl for the settlement OF native and foreign
land titles and a revenue system FOR tho king
dom. IL entailcd upon the three powers thai
part Of the cost Of the new govcrnmcnt not
met by tho revenue OF tho island.
Early IN tho life o. this triple proicctoratc,tho
native dissonsons IL was designed TO qucil re-
vivcd. Rivals icfcd the authority OF the new
king, refusing 10 pay taxes end demanding
the election Of ruler by native suffrage. Ma
tnafa. an asrirant 20 the throne, and large
number OF his native adhercnts, were in open
rebellion on ono OF the Islands. Quite lately
at the request OF the other powers. and In fni-
nliment OF It's treaty obligation, this govern
mcnt agreed 10 unite in a Joint military move.
nent OF such Dimensions as would probab.,
secure the surrender OF the Insurgents with
out biOOashed.
The warship PHILADELPHIA was accordingly
put under orders for Samoa. but before sh,
arrived the threatened conflict was prcoipi-
tatod by King Ialietoas attack upon the ia
surgent camp. Mataafa was defeated and a
number Of his men killed. The British anu
German naval vessels present subsequently,
secured the surrender of Mrtaafa aud his al.
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