The morning call., 1894-12-04

maze by Cheat Britain Tor damages growing
out of the controversy a. 10 fur seals In Berlng
Sea for the seizure of British vessels engaged
IN taking seals in those waters. Inc 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 govern
ments 10 thorough examination upon the
principles as well as the facts which they In
VOlye / am convinced that settlement upon
The terms mentioned would be an equitable and
advantageous one and l recommend that pro-
vision be made for the prompt payment OF the
stated sum. Thus far only France and Portu-
gal nave signitied their Willingness TO adhere to
The regulations established under the award OF
the Paris Tribunal Of Arbitration.
Preliminary surveys of the Alaskan bound
airy and preparatory examination of the ques-
ton of protection of food fish in the contiguous
walers OF The United States and the Dominion
of Canada are In progress.
The boundary of British Guiana still remains
in dispute between Great Britain and VeneZu-
ella. Believing that its early settlement on
some Just basis alike honorable to both parties
is in the line of our established policy TO re-
move from this hemisphere all causes of dii-
ference with powers beyond the sea, shall
renew the efforts heretofore made TO bring
about restoration OF diplomatic relations be-
tween the disputants and 10 induce reference
to arbitration, resort which Great Britain so
conSplcuouSly fayors IN principle and respects
in practice and which Is earnestly sought by
her weaker adversary.
Little About Hawaii.
Since communicating the yoIuminous corre-
spondence in regard 10 Hawaii and the action
taken by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives on certain questions submitted to the
judgment and wider discretion OF Congress, the
organization of Government IN place OF the
provisional arrangement which followed the
deposition OF the Queen has been announced
with evidence of It's effective operation. The
recognition usual in such cases has been ac-
corded the new Government.
Under the present treaties of eXtradition
with Italy miscarriages OF justice have &C.
Cured owing 10 the refusal OF that Government
10 surrender It's own subjects. Thus far our
efforts 10 negotiate an amended cow ntiOn Oh
Vlatlng this dlthculty have been unaVaing.
Japanese Treaty.
Apart from the war in which their en-
piTe is engaged Japan attracts Increasing at
tentlon in this country by her evident desire 10
cultivate more liberal intercourse with US and
10 S Elk our kindly aid In furtherance of her
laudable desire for complete autonomy in her
domestic affairs and full equality IN the family
of nations. The Japanese empire of to-day is
no longer the Japan of the past, and our rela-
tions with this progressive nation should not be
less broad and liberal Than those With other
powers.
Good VIII to Mexico.
Good will, fOstered by many interests in com
mon, has mark ed our relations with our nearest
southern neighbour. peace being r. stored
along her northern frontier. Mexico has asked
the punishment of the late dSturbers of her
commerce and navigation with that country TO
take the place OF the one which terminated
tDllIeel years ago. 1De lTl6uQll0SSS Oh TIE III
tercOurSe between the iwo countries is atUested
by the fact that during this long period the
commerce of each has steadily Increased under
the rule Of mutual consideration, being neither
stimulated by conventional arrangements nor
retarded by Jealous riYalfleS or selfish diStTuSt
An indemnify rendered by Mexico as a gra-
clous act for The mui der IN 1889 of Leon Bald
win, an American citizen, by a band of maraud-
ers in Durango. has been accepted ana is being
paid in inStdlmenLs.
The problem of The storage and use of the
waters OF the Rio GTande for irrigation should
be solved by appropriate concurrent action by
the TWO interested countries. Rising in the
Colorado heights, the stream flows intelmit-
tently, Welding little waller during the dry
months TO the irrigating channels already con-
Structed along It's course. This scarcity is
often severely felt in The regions where the
ilver forms common boundary. Moreover,
the frequent changes IN It's course through lev
els often raise embarrassing questions OF terri
torlal jurisdiction.
Nicaragua Rules.
Prominent among the questions of the year
was the BluefedS incident in what is known as
the Mosquito Indian stIip, bordering on The
Atlantic ocean, and within the jurisdiction of
Nicaragua. By The treaty of 1860 between
Great Britain and Nicaragua. the former Gov
eminent expressly recognized the sovereignty
OF he latter over the strip, and Limited form
OF sef-gOvernment was guaranteed the Nj os-
quito Indians, 10 be exercised according TO
their custom, for themselves and other dwell
els within its limits.
The socaled native Government, which grew
to be largely made up of aliens, for many years
disputed the sovereignty of Nicaragua over the
strip and claimed the right TO maintain re-
in practically Independent municipal govern
ment. Early IN the past years the efforts of
Nicaragua 10 maintain sovereignty over the
Mosquito territory led 10 serious disturbances,
eliminating in the suppression of the native
Government and the attempted substitution Of
an lmpracticable composite administration, in
which Nicaragua and alien residents We're to
participate. Failure was followed by an insur.
C ion which for time Subyerted NicaTagu n
ruI", eXpelling her officers and restoring the
old organization. This in turn gave place to
the existing local government established and
upheld by Nicaragua.
Although The alien interests arrayed against
Nicaragua in these transactions have been
largely American, and the commerce Of that
region for some time has been and still is
chiefly controlled by our citizens, We cannot
for that reason challenge the RICH full
sovereignty OF Nicaragua over this important
part OF her domain. For some months one
and during part OF the time two Of our naval
ships have been stationed ar Rlueiields for the
protection of all legitimate interests of our
citizens. In September last the Government at
Mauagua expelled from its territory twelve or
more foreigners including two Americans. for
alleged participation III sedItious or IeVolu-
tionary movements against the republic at
Buefelds already mentioned. but through the
earnest remonstrance OF this Government the
Americans have been permitted 10 return
10 the peaceful management of their business.
Our naval commanders at the scene of these
disturbances, by their constant exhibition of
IS anu BbOu Judgment, contributed
largely to the prevention OF more ST. rious con-
sequences and to the restoration of quiet and
order.
l regret that in the midst of these occurrences
there happened most grave and irritating
failure OF Nicaraguan justice. Al American
citizen named Wilson, residing at Rama, In
the Mosquito territory was murdered by one
Arguello, the acting Governor OF the town.
After some delay The murderer was arrested
but so insecurity confined or guarded that lie
escaped. and Notwithstanding repeated de-
mands il is claimed hat his recapture has been
Impossible by reason OF his flight beyond
Nicaraguan jurisdiction.
The Nicaraguan authorities having given
notice of forfeiture of the concession TO the
canal company on grounds purely technical
and not embraced in the contracts have receded
from that position.
Peru, regret o say, shows symptoms of do
nestle distul bance due probably TO the slow
ness of her recuperatlon from the distresses OF
the war OF 1881. Weakened in resources her
difficulties in facing International Obligations
invite our kindly sympathy and justly our
forbearance in forcing long pending claims.
L have felt constrained 10 testify This SYM
pathy In connection with certain demands
urgently preferred by other powers.
Death of the Gar.
The recent death of the Gar of Russia called
forth appropriate expressions of sorrow and
sympathy on the part of our Government with
bis bereaved family and the Russian people.
AS further demonstration OF reciprocal friend
ship, our Minister at st. Petersburg was d.