New-York tribune., 1893-12-05
Senate in February last. was duly proclaimed
last June
SAMOA.

contribute to the restoration of order In Samoa,
which for some years previous had been the
scene of conflicting foreign pretensions and
native strife. the United States. departing from
it's policy consecrated by century OF obserV-
ance, entered four years ago into the treaty
Of Berlin. thereby becoming jointly bound with
England and Germany to establish and main
cain Malietoa Laupepa King OF Sa-
moa. The treaty provided for foreign
court of justice; municipal council FOR
the district os Apia with a foreign pres-
dent thereof, authorized to advise the King;
a tribunal for the settlement of native and for
eign land titles, and revenue system for the
Kingdom. 1t entaied 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 dissensions it was designed to que
revived Rivals de:ed the authority of the new
King, refusing to pay taxes and demanding
the election of a ruler by native suffrage. Ma
taafa. an aspirant TO the throne. and large
number of his native adherents We're in open
rebellion on one of the islands Quite lately.
at the request Of the other powers and in full
hln1ent Of its treaty obligation. this Govern
ment agreed To unite in a joint military move
ment OF such dimensions as would probably So
cure the surrender of the insurgents without
bloodshed
The warshp Philadelphia was accordingly
put under orders for Samoa. but before she a.
rived the threatened conflict precipitated
by King Malietoas attack upon the insurgent
camp. Mataafa was defeated and n number of
his men killed. The British and German naval
vessels present subsequently secured the sur
render Of Mataafa and his adherents The de-
feated chief and ten Of his principal supporters
were deported to a German island Of the Mar
shall group. where they held prisoners
under the Joint responsibility and cost OF the
three powers.
This incident and the events leading up to it
sgnay illustrate the impOcy Of entangling
alliances with foreign powers.
SPAIN
More that fifteen years ago this Government
preferred a claim against Spain. in behalf Of
one Of our citizens for property seized and
confscated in Cuba. In 1856 the claim was ad-
justed Spain agreeing to pay. Internationally,
as fair indemnity, 81 100000 A respectful but
earnest note was recently addressed to the
Spanish Government insisting upon prompt full
flment of its long neglected obligation.
Other claims preferred by the United States
against Spain. in behalf Of American citizens
for property confiscated In Cuba have been
pending for many years
At the time Spain's title to the Caroline ISL
ands was confirmed by arbitration. that Gov
ernment agreed that the rights which had been
acquired there by American missionaries should
be recognized and respected. 1t Is sincerely
hoped that this pledge will be observed by al
lowing our missionaries who removed
from Ponape 10 place OF safety by United
States warship during the late troubles between
the Spanish garrison and the natives. TO return
to their field # usefulness.
The reproduced caraVel. Santa Maria, butt by
Spain and sent to the Columbian Exposition
has been presented 10 the United States In token
Of amity and In cornmemoration OF the eveni
II was designed TO celebrate. I recommend
that. in accepting this gift. Congress make
grateful recognition OF the sincere friendship
which prompted It.
TURKEY.
Important matters have demanded attention
in our relations with the Ottoman Porte.
The firing and partial destruction. by an un-
restrained mob. Of one of the school buildings
OF Anatolia College. established by citizens OF
the United States at Marsovan. and the appar-
ent indifference Of tho Turkish Government TO
the outrage. notwithsta ndng the completely Of
some Of it's officials. called for earnest remon-
strance. which was followed by promises Of
rcparation and punishment Of the offenders.
Indemnity for the injury to the buildings has
already been paid. permission To rebuild given.
registration Of the school property In the name
Of the American owners secured. and efficient
protection guaranteed.
Information received Of maltreatment suffered
by an inoffensive American woman engaged in
missionary work in Turkish KOOrdistan was
followed by such representations to the Porte
as resulted i'm the issuance OF orders Tor IN"
punishment OF her assailants. the removal OF a
dclinQut nj Ofllclal, ana tne ddOpllpH bl meas
ures for the protection OF our citizens engaged
In mission and other lawful work In that quar-
ter.
Turkey COMPLAINS that her Armenian sub
jects obtain citizenship in this country. not TO
Identify themselves in good faith with our peo-
pie but with the intention Of returning TO the
land of their birth and there engaging In sed-
ton This complaint is not wholly without
foundation 4 journal published In this country
In the Armenian language openly counsels It's
readers to arm. organize and participate In
Cor h4 c,ih l.
thOrity in the Asatic provinces. The ottoman
Government has announced its intention To ex-
pei from It's domnions Armeniars who nave OBJ
tained naturalization In the United states since
1868
The right to exclude any all classes Of
aliens is an attribute Of sovereignty. II is a
right asserted. and To limited extent en-
forced by the United States. with the sanction
Of our highest court. There being no naturan-
Zation treaty between the United states ana
Turkey our Minister at COnstantinOple has been
instructed that. while recognizing the right or
that Government 10 enforce it's declared policy
against naturalized Armenians ne is expected
to protect them from unnecessary harShnesS Ol
treatment
In view of the impaired financial resources Of
Venezuela consequent upon the recent revou-
tion there a modified arrangement for the sat
isfactlon OF the awards OF the late revisory
Claims Commission. In progressive instruments.
has been assented to. and payments are being
regularly made hereunder
The boundary dispute between Venezuela and
British Guiana Is yet unadjustcd. \ restoration
Of diplomatic intercourse between that Republic
and Great Britain and reference Of the question
to impartial arbitration would be most graft
flying cons immation.
The ratification by Venezuela OF the conven-
ton for the arbitration OF the ng-deierrcd
claim of the VeneZu Ian Transportation Com
pany is awaited.
HAWAII.
It is hardly necessary for me to state that the
questions arising from our relations with Ha-
waii have caused serious embarrassment just
prior to the installation OF the present admins
tration the existing Government of Hawaii mad
been suddenly overthI own. and treaty OF an
nexation had been negotiated between the Pro-
visional Government Of the islands and the
United States and submitted to the Senate for
ratification. This treaty withdrew for eNamin-