The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-12-07

spITTJ or TISuUTIuEsS. -NegUJIa-
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 coop
| 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 a 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
| extraditable offenses covered by the
existing treaty between the two coun-
tries is 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 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 Liberia's
control has not been well maintained
More recently, negotiations between the
Liberian representative and the French
government resulted in the signature at
Paris OF a treaty whereby, as an adj
juStment, certrin Liberian territory is
coded 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 establishment and development OF
which was largely aided by the benevo-
lence of our countrymen, and which
constitutes the only Independently SOW
ereign state on the west coast of Africa,
this government has suggested to the
French government its earnest concern
lest territorial Impairment in Liberia
should take place without her uncon-
strained consent.
MEXICO Is ALL RIGHT.
Our relations with Mexico continue to
be of that close and friendly nature
which should always characterize the
intercourse of two neighboring repub-
lies.
NICARAGUA'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-
fiict The large American interests
esta blished in that country in connec-
ton with the 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
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
eminent preferred a 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 a fair Indemnity, 81, 500, 900.
A respectful but earnest note was
recently addressed to the Spanish gov
eminent, insisting upon the prompt
fulfillment of its long neglected obi
CATION.
Other claims preferred by the United
States against Spain, in behalf of Amer
lean 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
lean missionaries, should be recognized
and respected. 1t is sincerely hoped that
this pledge will be observed by allowing
our missionaries, who We're removed
from Ponape to a place of safety by
United States war ship during the late
trouble between the Spanish garrison
and 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 buildings has already
been paid, permission to rebuild given,
registration of the school property in
the name of the American owners Sc
cured, aud efficient protection guaran-
teed.
THE HAWAIIAN EMBROGLIO.
1t Is hardly necessary for me to sta "a
that the questions arising from gu:
relations with Hawaii have caused Sc.
rlous embarrassment
Jsut prior to the inStallment of the
present administration, the existent
government of Hawaii had been sud-
Cenly overthrown, and treaty of an
nexation had been negotiated be-
tween the provisional government of
the islands and the United. Statas and
EuUTr1rUreU 20 rne -scuauc Ior CcIUiuva-
ton.
This treaty l withdrew for exami-
nation and dispatched Hon. James H.
Blount. of Georgia. 70 honolulu as
spec1aI messenger 70 make an Impair
tial investigation of the circumstances
attending the change of government,
and of all the conditions bearing upon
the subject of the treaty.
After a thorough and exhaustive ex-
examination, Mr.. Blount submitted
to me his report, showing beyond all
question that the constitutional gov
eminent of Hawaii had been sub
verified with the active aid of our rep
resentative to that government and
through the intimidation caused by
the presence of armed naval force of
the United States which was landed
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