The herald., 1894-12-04

western power) felt constrained at thu
beginning of the controversy to tsndel
our good Offices to induce an amicable
arrangement of the initial difficulty
growing out OF the Japanese demands
for administrative reforms in Corea. bul
| the unhappy precipitation OF actual hos
tiities defeated this kindly purpose,
Deploring the destructive war between
the two most powerful OF the eastern
nations, and anxious that our CONNER
cial interests in those countries may be
preserved, and sthat the safety of ouI
citizens there shall not be jeopardizod,
l would not hesitate to heed any inti-
nation that our friendly aid for the hon.
| orable termination of hostilities would
be acceptable to both belligerents.
THE DISPUTE WITH EUcADoR.
A convention has finally been con-
cluded for the settlement, by arbitra
ton. of the prolonged dispute with Eu
cador growing out OF the proceedings
| against Emilio Santos. . naturalized
citizen OF the United States.
SYMPATHY FOR FRANCE.
Our relations with the republic ol
France continue to be such as should
exist between nations 60 long bound to-
gether by friendly sympathy and simi-
Iarity in their form of government. The
recent cruel assassination OF the presi-
dent Of this sister republic called forth
such universal expressions Of sorrow and
coincidence from our people and govern
ment, as to leave no doubt of:the depth
and sincerity of our attachment. The
resolutions passed by the senate and
house Of representatives on the occasion
have been communicated to the widow
OF President Carnot.
TROUBLE WITH GERMANY.
Acting upon the reported discovery oil
Texas fever in cargoes of American cat
tie, notice Of the German prohibition
against importations of life stock and
fresh meats from this country has been
received. 1t is hoped that Germany
will soon become convinced that the
inhibition is needless ~ it isiharmful to
mutual interests.
The German government has except
ed against The revision of the customs
tariff act which imposes . discrimina-
ting duty of one tenth OF a cent pound
on sugars coming from coun.
tries paying an export bounty thereon
claiming that the enaction of such q
duty is in contravention of articles five
and nine of the treaty OF 1876 with
Prussia. In the interests OF the COM
merce of both countries. and to avoid
even the accusation of treaty violation,
| recommend the repeal of so much of
the statute as imposes that duty, and l
invite attention to the accompany
report of the secretary of state contain
ing discussion OF the questions raised
by the German protests.
BERING SEA ARBITRATION.
Early in the present year an agree
ment was reached with Great Britain
concerning instructions to be given to
the naval commanders OF the two gov
ernments in the Bering sea, and the
contiguous North Pacific ocean, for their
guidance in the execution of the award
OF tine Paris tribunal of arbitration and
the enforcement of the regulations
therein prescribed for the protection of
seal life in the waters mentioned.
An understanding has also been
reached for the payment by the United
States of $425 coo in full satisfaction of
oil claims which may be made by Great
Britain for damages growing out OF the
controversy as to fur seals in Bering sea
AOi thO cSiLQiC WI DIltidA tOs6OLo 6A~
gaging in catching eeals in those waters.
The award and findings OF the Paris
tribunal to great extent determined
the facts and principles upon which these
claims should be adjusted, and they have
been subjected by both governments to
thorough examination of the principles,
as we'll as the facts, which they involve.
am convinced that settlement upon
the terms mentioned would be an equit-
able and advantageous one, and l rec
ommend that provision be made for the
prompt payment OF the stated sum.
Thus far only France and Portugal have
signified their willingness to adhere to
the regulations established under the
award OF the Paris tribunal of srbitra-
tion.
ALASKAN BOUNDARY SURVEY.
Preliminary surveys Of the Alaskan
boundary and preparatory examination
of the question OF protection OF food fish
in the contiguous waters of the United
States and the Dominion OF Canada are
in progress.
BRITISH GUIANA BOUNDARY.
The boundary of British Guiana still
in dispute between Great Brit.
ian and Venezeules. Believing that its
early settlement on some just basis alike
honorable to both parties ia in the line
OF our established policy to remove from
this hemisphere all causes OF difference
with powers beyond the sea, | shall re-
new the efforts heretofore made to bring
about restoration of diplomatic rea-
tions between the disputants and to in
duce reference to arbitration, q resort
which Great Britain go conspicuously
favors in principle and respects in prao.
tice. and which is earnestly sought by
her weaker adversary.
THE REPUBLIC OF HAWAII.
Since communicating the voluminous
correspondeI cs in regard to Hawaii, and
the action taken by the senate and
house OF representatives on certain ques-
tions submitted to the judgment and
wider discretion of congress, the organi-
zation OF q government in place Of the
provisional arrangement which followed
the deposition of the queen, has been
with evidence of it's effect
i've operation. The recognition usual in
such cases has been'accorded the new
government.
TROUBLE WITH ITALY.
Under the present treaties OF extra
jition with Italy miscarriages of justice
nave occurred owing to the refusal of
that government to surrender its own
subjects. Thus far our efforts 10 nego.
late an amended convention obviating
his difficulty have been unavailing.
JAPAN'S ENLIGHTENMENT.