The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-12-13
OUR EUROPEAN RELATIONS,

hope that the extradition treaty with
That country. as amended by the SEN
ate, will soon be in operation.
While occasional questions affecting
our naturalized citizens returning to
the land of their birth have arisen in
| our intercourse with Germany, our re-
lations with that country continue
satisfactory.
The questions affecting our relations
with Great Britain have been treated
IN spirit OF friendliness. Negotia-
lions are in progress between the two
governments with view to such con-
current action as will make the award
and regulations agreed upon by the
Behring sea tribunal of arbitration
practically effective; and it is not
doubted that Great Britain will co-op
crate freely with this country for the
accomplishment of that purpose. The
dispute growing out of the discrimi-
mating tolls imposed in the Welland
| canal, upon cargoes of cereals bound
to and from the lake ports of the Uni
ted States was adjusted by the substi-
tuition OF more equitable of charges,
and my predecessor thereupon. sus-
pended his proclamation imposing dis
eliminating tolls upon British transit
| through our Canals.
| A request for additions to the list of
| eNtraditable offenses covered by the
existing treaty between the two coun-
trleS 1S under consideration.
FRANCE AND LIBERIA
A notable part of the southeasterly
coast of Liberia, between the Cavally
and San Pedro rivers, which for nearly
half n century has been generally rec
ognized as belonging to that republic by
cession and purchase has been claimed
to be under the protectorate of France
in virtue of agreements entered into by
the native tribes over whom Liberals
control has not been woll maintained
More recently, negotiations between the
Liberinn representative and the French
| government resulted in the signature at
Paris of treaty whereby, as an ad-
justment, certrin Liberiau territory is
ceded to France. This convention at
last advices had not been ratified by the
Liberian legislature and executive.
Feeling sympathetic interest in the
fortunes of the little commonwealth,
the establishments and development of
which was largely aided by the benevo-
lence of our countrymcn, anI which
constitutes the only Independently SOW
ere1gn state on the west coast of Africa,
this government has suggested to tho
French government it's earnest concern
lest territorial Impairment in Liberia
| should take place without her uncon-
strained consent.
MEXICO Is ALL RIGHT.
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be of that close and friendly nature
which should always characterize the
intercourse of two neighboring repub-
| lies.
NfCARAGUA's CIVIL TROUBLES.
Nicaragua has passed through two
revolutions, the party at first success
full, having in turn been displaced by
another, and our newly appointed
minister, by his timely good offices,
aided in a peaceful adjustment of the
controversy involved in the first con-
established in that country in connec-
tion with tho Nicaragua canal were
not molested.
The United States are especially in
terested in the successful achievement
OF the vast undertaking this company
has in charge. That it should be ac-
complished under distinctively Ameri-
can auspices and it's enjoyment assured
not only to the vessels of this country
as channel of communication be-
tween our Atlantic and Pacific sea-
boards. but to the ships of the world
in the interest of civilization, is prop
osition which, in my Judgement does
not admit of question.
NEW EXTRACTION TREATIES.
An extradition treaty with Norway
has recently been exchanged and pro-
claimed.
The extradition treaty with Russia.
signed in March 1887 and amended and
confirmed by the senate in February
last, was duly proclaimed last June.
CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN.
More than fifteen years ago this gov
ernmeut preferred claim against
Spain in behalf of one of our citizens
for property seized and confiscated in
Cuba. In 1886 the claim was adjusted,
Spain agreeing to pay uncondition-
ally, as fair indemnity;-S1,5 500, ,OOO
A respectful but earnest note was
recently addressed to the Spanish gov
ernment, insisting upon the prompt
fulfillment of it's long neglected. obi
CATION.
Other claims preferred by the United
States against Spain, in behalf of Amer
ican citizens, for property confiscated in
Cuba, have been pending for many
| years.
At the time Spain's title to the Carolina
Islands was confirmed by arbitration,
that government agreed that the rights
which had been acquired there by Amer
Jean missionaries, should be recognized
| and respected. 1t Is sincerely hoped that
| this pledge will be observed by allowing
pur missionaries, who were removed
from Ponape to a place of safety by q
United States war ship during the late
tiouDlc DeOWeen UDe spanish garrison
pnd the natives, to return to their field
of usefulness.
TROUBLE WITH THE TURKS.
Important matters have demanded our
| attentions to the Ottoman Porte.
The firing aud partial destruction, by
| an unrestrained mob, of one of the
school buildings Of Anatolia College, es-
| tablished by citizens of the United States
at Marsovan, and the apparent indiffer-
ence Of the Turkish government to the
outrage, Notwithstanding the completely
of some of its officials, called for earnest
| remonstrance, which was followed by
promises of reparation and the punish
ment of the Offenders. Indemnity for
the INJURY TO the Duliulngs mas already
been paid, permission to rebuild given,
registration Of the school property ia
the name of the American owners se-
cured, and efficient protection guaran.
| teed.
| THE HAWAIIAN Es!DRoGLYO.
1t is hardly necessary for me to state
that the questions arising from our
relations with Hawaii have caused So
hous embarrassment.
Jsut prior to the installment of the
present administration, the existent
government of Hawaii had been sud-
denly overthrowp, and treaty of an
nexation had been negotiated be-
tween the provisional government Of
The islSnds and the United States and
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