The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-05

offices to induce an amicable arrangement
OF the initial difficulty growing out Of the
japanese demand for administrative re-
forms In COrea. but the unhappy precipita-
ton Of actual hOstilities defeated this kindly
purpose. Deploring the destructive war be-
tween the two most powerful of the east
ern nations and anxious that our commercial
interests IN those countries may be pre-
served. and that the safety OF our citizens
there shall not be jeOpardized, would not
hesitate TO heed any intimatiOn that our
friendly aid for the honorable termination
OF hostilities would be acceptable to both
bellgerents.
A convention has been finally concluded
for the settlement by arbitration Of the
prolonged dispute with Ecuador, growing out
or the proceedings against Emilio Santos, a
naturalized citizen OF the United States.
Our relations with the republic of France
continue to be such as should exist between
nations so long bound together by friendly
sympathy and similarity in their form OF
government. The recent cruel assassination
Of the president 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 resolG-
tions passed by the senate and house of rep
resentatives on the occasion have been COM
municated TO the widow of President Car
not
Acting upon the reported discovery Of
Texas fever in cargoes Of American cattle,
the German prohibition against impOrtations
Of live stock and fresh meats from this
country has been revived. 1t is hoped that
Germany will soon become convinced that
this inhibition is as needless as 1t is harm
full to mutual interests.
The German government has protested
against that provision of the customs tariff
act. which imposes a discriminating duty Of
one-tenth Of one cent pound on sugars COM
ing from countries paying an export bounty
thereon, claiming that the exaction of such
duty is in contravention Of articles and 3
Of the treaty of 1928 with Prussia. In the
interests Of the commerce Of both countries,
and TO avoid even the accusation OF treaty
violation. l recommend the repeal Of so
much of the statute as imposes that duty,
and 1 invite attention TO the accompanying
report Of the secretary Of state, containing
a 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 Bering sea, and the contig-
uous North Pacific ocean, for the guild
ance in the execution of the award of
the Paris tribunal of arbitration, and the
GAlADA tt4lltLA VI lllG IEb uAdNlOAlS NliEA
prescribed, for the protection of seal life
in the waters mentioned. An under
standing has also been reached for the
payment by the United States Of $425, 900
in full satisfaction OF all claims which
may be made by Great Britain for dam
ages growing out OF the controversy as
to fur seals in Bering sea, or the seiz-
ure of British vessels engaged in taking
seal in those waters. The award and
finding of the Paris tribunal TO a great
extent, determined the facts and princi-
pies upon which these claims should be
adjusted, and they have been subjected
by both governments to thorough ex-
animation upon the principles as well as
the facts which they involve. l am con-
WINGED that a settlement upon the terms
mentioned would be an equitable and
advantageous one, and 1 recommend
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 regula-
tions established under the award Of the
Paris tribunal of arbitration. Prelim-
mary SURVEYS Of the Alaskan boundary
and a preparatory examination of the
question Of protection Of food fish In the
contiguous waters of the United States
and the Domi-Iion of Canada are in
progress
The boundary of British Guiana still
remains in dispute between Great Brit
ain and Venezuela. Believing that its
early settlement on some just basis, alike
honorable to both parties, is in the line
of our established policy to remove
from this hemisphere all causes of differ,
ence with powers beyond the sea, l shall
renew the efforts heretofore made TO
bring about a restoration Of diplomatic
relations between the disputants, and
TO induce a reference to arbitration, a
resort which Gerat Britain so conspicu-
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practice, and which is earnestly sought
by her weaker adversary.
Hawaii Recognized.
Since communicating the voluminous
correspondence 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 organization of
a government in place Of the provisional
arrangement which followed the deposition
of the queen, has been announced with
evidence Of its effective operation. The
recognition usual in such cases has been
accorded to the new government.
Under our present treaties of extradi-
ton with Italy, miscarriages of justice
have occurred, owing to the refusal OF
that government TO surrender its own
subjects. Thus far our efforts TO negotiate
an amended convention Obviating this diff
Guilty have been unavailing.
Apart from the war in which the island
empire is engaged, Japan attracts incre3s
ing attention in this country by her evi-
dent desire TO cultivate more liberal inter
course with us and to seek our kindly aid
In furtherance or her laudable desire foI
complete autonomy in her domestic affairs
and full equality in the family of nations
The japanese empire Of today is no longer
the Japan OF the past, and our relations
with this progressive nation should not
be less broad and liberal than those with
other powers.
Relations with Mexico.
Good will, fostered by many interests in
common, has marked our relations with
our nearest southern neighbor. Peace be-
ing restored along her northern frontier
Mexico has asked the punishment Of the
late disturbers of her tranquility. There
ought to be new treaty of commerce
and navigation with that country to take
the place Of the one which terminated
thirteen years ago. The friendliness Of the
intercourse between the two countries Is
attested by the fact that during this Ions
period the commerce Of each has steadily
increased under the rule Of. mutual con
sideration being neither stimulated by
conventional arrangements nor retarded
/ by jealous rivalries or selfish dlstrust
An indemnity rendered by Mexico as
a gracious act, for the murder, in 1887
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