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mination of hostilities would be ac-
ceptable to both belligerents.
EMBARGO ON MEATS

ceptable to both belligerents.
EMBARGO ON MEATS.
Acting upon the reported discovery of
Texas fever in cargoes OF American i'm
portations of livestock and fresh meats
from this country the prohibition
against them has been revived. 1t is
hoped that Germany will soon become
convinced that the inhibition is as
needless as 1t is harmful to mutual in /
terests.
The German government has excepted |
against that provision of the customs |
section of the tariff act which imposes |
discriminating duty of one-tenth of a |
cent pound on sugars coming from |
countries paying an export bounty
thereon, claiming that the enaction OF
such duty is in contravention of Arti-
Giles and of the treaty of 1926 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
/ invite attention to the accompanying
report of the secretary of state, contain
ing a discussion of the questions raised
by the German protests.
OTHER RELATIONS.
A convention has been finally con-
Guided for the settlement by arbitra-
ton of the prolonged dispute with Ec-
uador, growing out of 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 recnt cruel assassination of the
president of this sister republic called
forth such universal expressions of sor-
row and coincidence from our people
and government as to leave no doubt
of the depth and sincerity of our attach
ment. The resolutions passed by the
senate and house of representatives on
the occasion have been communicated
to the widow of President Carnot.
PROTECTION TO SEALS.
Early in the present year an agree
ment was reached with Great Britain
concerning instructions to be given
to the naval commanders of the govern
ments in Boring sea and the contiguous
North Pacific ocean, for their guidance
in the execution of the award of the
Paris tribunal of arbitration and the en-
forcement of the regulations therein
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 $685.
900 in full satisfaction of all claims
which may be made by Great Britain
for damages growing out of the contro-
versy as to fur seals in Boring sea- OF
the seizure of British vessels engaged in
taking seals in these waters. The
award and findings of the Paris tribu-
nal, to a great extent, determined the
facts and principles upon which these
claims should be adjusted and they
have been subjected by both govern
ments to a thorough examination upon
the principles as well as the facts which
they involve. 1 am convinced that q
settlement upon the terms made would
be an equitable and advantageous one
and | recommend that provision be
made for the prompt payment of tho
stated sum. Thus far only France
and Portugal have signified their will
lingness to adhere to the regulations es
tablished under the award of the Paris
tribunal of arbitration.
BOUNDARY DISPUTES.
: Preliminary surveys of the Alaskan
boundary and preparatory examina
ton of the question of protection o.
food fishes in the contiguous waters Of
the United States and the Dominion OF
Canada are in progress
The boundary of British Guinea still
: remains in dispute between Great Brit
} ain and Venezuela. Believing that it.
: early settlement on a just basis alik,
= honorable to both parties is in the lin,
of our established policy to remove from
! this hemisphere all causes of difference,
! with powers beyond the sea, / shall
2 renew the efforts heretofore made t,
/ bring about a restoration of diplomatic
relations between the two disputants
, and to induce arbitration, a resor
n which Great Britain 80 conspicuousl!
y favors in principle and respects in prac
: tice and which is earnestly sought b!
/ | her weaker adversary,