The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-12-07

In the interests OF the commerce OF both
sountr9s ana 10 avoid even INC accusation o.
much OF the statute as imposes that duty and
invite attention TO the accom- ,lanying report
OF the questions raised by the German pro-
tests.
Behrins Sea CONTROVERSY
Early in tho present year an agreement was
reached with Great Britain concerning fnstruc-
ttonS to DO given TO the naval commanders OF
the two governments In Behring sen and the
contiguous north Pacific ocean Tor their guild
ance In the execution OF tho award OF tho
Paris tribunal OF arbitration and tho enforce
ment OF regulations therein pre- crlbcd.
for the protection OF seal life in the waters
mentioned. An understanding has also been
reached for the payment by tho Uni cd States
OF 1925 900, in fun satisfaction OF al claims
which may be middle by Great Britain for dam
ages growing out OF tho controversy as to fur
seals in Behring sea or the seizure of British
vessels engaged in taking seal In those wnters.
The award and findings Of tho Paris tribunal 10
great extent determined tho facts and prln-
ciples upon which these claims should be ad-
lustcl, and they have boon subjected by both
governments to thorough examination uDon
the principles as well as the facts which they
involve. / am convinced that Settlerent
upon the terms mentioned would be an cauita-
bic and advantageous one, and / recommend
that provision be made for the prompt pay
mont of the stated sum. Thus far only France
and Portugal have signiled their willingness
TO adhere to tho regulations established under
the award Of the Paris tribunal OF arbitration
Preliminary surveys fthc Alaskan boundary
ana preparatory examination of the question
OF protection Of food fish in tho contiguous
waters OF the United States and the Dominion
or Canada arc in progress.
The boundary OF British Guiana still remains
in dispute between Great Britain and Vene-
zuela. Believing that its early settlement on
some just basis alike honorable TO both
parties, IL in tho line OF our established policy
TO remove from this hemisphere all causes OF
difference with powers beyond the sea- shall
renew the efforts heretofore made TO bring
about u restoration OF diplomatic relations be-
mt n
10 arbitration, u resort which Great Britain so
conspicuously favors in principle and respects
in practice, and which is earnestly sought by
her weaker adversary.
Recognition of tho Hawaiian Republic.
Since communicating the voluminors corre-
Spondence In regard to Hawaii and the action
taken by the senate and house Of representa-
tives on certain questions submitted to the
judgment and wider dis erection Of congress- tho
organization OF government in place of tho
provisional arrangement which followed the
deposition OF tho queen has been announced,
with evidence OF its effective operation The
recognition usual In such cases has been ac-
corded the new government.
Under our present treaties of extradition
with Italy miscarriages of Justice hayo oc-
currred owing to tho refusal OF that govern
ment TO surrender its own subjects. Thus far
our efforts to negotiate an amended convention
obvlatlng this difficulty have been unavailing.
Japan's Progress.
Apart from the war in which the island en-
creasing attention in this country bv
her evideS desire to cultivate more lib
eral intercourse with us and to seek
our kindly aid in the furtherance OF her laud-
able desire for complete autonomy In her do
nestle affairs and full equality in tho 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,
Relations with Mexico.
Good will fostercd by many interests in
relatiOng
nearest southern neighbour. Peace being re-
stored along her northern frontier, Mexico has
asked the punishment Of tho late disturberS OF
her tranquility. There ought TO be o new
treaty Of commerce ana navigation with TINT
country to take the place OF the ono which ter
minated thirteen years ago. The friendllness Of
the intercourse between the two countries is
atteSted by the fact that during this long
period the commerce OF each has steadily in
creased under the rulo of mutual considera-
ton, being neither stimulated by conventional
arrangements nor retarded by jealous rivalries
or selfish diStrust
An indemnity rendered by Mexico, US q graz
cious act, for the murder in 1887 OF Leon
BALDWIN, an American citizen, By band OF
mi9rauders in Durango, has been accepted and
Is being paid in installmonts.
Tho I;iO Grande.
The problem of the stords2 and use of the
waters OF the Rio Grande for irrigation should
be solved by appropriate concurrent action OF
the two Interested countries. Rising in the
Colorado heights, the stream flows intermit-
tently, yielding little water during the dry
months TO the irrigating channels already con-
structed along its course. This scarcity is
often severely felt IN the regions where the
river forms common boundary. Moreover
the frequent changes In it's course through
level sands ofton raise embarrassing questions
OF territorial Jurisdiction
Iho Blueflelds Incident.
Prominent among tho questions of tho year
was the Bluetields incident. In what is known
rs the Mosquito Indian strip, bordering on the
Atlantic ocean and within the jurisdiction of
Nicaragua. BY the treaty Of 1850 between
Great Britain and Nicaragua the former gov
ernment expressly recognized the sovereignty
of the latter over the strip, and limited form
of sclf-government was guaranteed to the
MOSQUITO Indians TO DC exercised according
jewellers within its limits The so-called ma
tive government, which grew to be largely
made up OF aliens, for many years
the strip and claimed the right to maintain
therein a practically independent municipal
government Early In the past year efforts OF
Mosquito territory led to serious disturbances.
eliminating in the suppression Of the native
government and tho attempted substitution of
an fmpracticable composite administration, in
which Nicaragua and alien residents were to
participate. Failure was followed by an in
surrection which for time INSTRUCTED Nicara-
guen rule, expelling her officers and restoring
the old organization. This In turn gave place
to the existing local government establishing
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 rightful SOW
ereignity 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 sta
toned at Bluehelds for the protection OF all
legitimate interests OF our citizens In
September last the government Mt Ma
nagua expelled from Its territory twelve
or more foreigners, including two Amer
leans. for alleged participation In the
the republic at Bluefields already mentioned;
but through the earnest remonstrance of this
government the two Americans have been per-
mittod to return to the peaceful management
Of their business. Our naval commanders ut
the scene OF these disturbances, by their con-
slant exhibition OF frmness and good judg-
mont, contributed largely to the prevention Of
more serious consequences and to the restora-
tion OF quiet and order.
Murder of Wilson.
/ regret that in tho midst of these occur
rouces theirs happened most grave and irri-
Eating failure of Nicaraguan Justice. An Amer
loan citizen named Wilson, residing at Rama,
in tho Mosquito territory, was murdered by
one Arguello, the acting governor of the town.
After some delay the murderer was arrested
but 30 insecurity confined or guarded that he
escaped. and Notwithstanding our repeated de-
mands 1t Is claimed that his recapture has
been impossible by reason OF his flight beyond
Nicaraguan Jurisdiction The Nicaraguan au-
thortties having given notice Of forfeiture of
their concession to the canal company on
grounds purely technical and not embraced in