The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12

witch they involve. | am convinced that Il
settlement upon the terms mentioned would
be nm equitable and advantageous one and
recommend that provision be made for the
prompt payment OF the stated sum.
HAWAII vSD JAPAN.
Since communicating tho voluminous cor
respondence In regard to Hawaii and the
Qction taken by the Senate and House of
Representatives on certain questions sub
mitted TO the judgment AMI wider discre-
tion OF Congress, tho organization OF n gov
ornment In place OF the provisional arrange
ment which followed the deposition Of the
Queen hns been announced with evidence of
Its effective operation. Tie recognition
usual in such cases has been accorded the
new Government.
Apart from tho war IN which tho Island
Empire Is engaged, Japan attracts increas-
ing attention In this country by her evident
desire to cultivate more liberal intercourse
with us and TO seek our kindly aid in iurther-
ance OF her laulnblo desire for complete
autonomy IN her domestic Affairs and full
equality In tho family OF Nations. The
japanese Empire ot today Is no longer tho
Japan OF the past, AMI our rotations with
| this progressive Nation should not be less
broad aud liberal ;han those with other
powers.
1uE TLurYiELps tSciprSr.
rromiurn, among tho questions OF the
| year was the llluenolds incident. IN what
IL known IA the Mosquito Indian Strip,
bordering on tho Atlantic Ocean and
within the jurisdiction OF Nicaragua. BY
the treaty OF 1860 between Great Britain
| and Nicaragua the former Government
expressly recognized the sovereignty OF
the latter over the Strip, and n limited
form OF self-government was guaranteed
to the Mosquito Indians, to be exercised
according to their customs, for them
selves and ether dwellers within its
limits. The so-called native Government,
which grew TO be largely made up OF aliens
Tor many years disputed the sovereignty Of
Nicaragua over the Strip and claimed
the right TO maintain therein a prac-
Ically independent municipal Govern
ment. Early in the past year efforts
OF Nicaragua to maintain Sovereignty
| over the Mosquito territory led to
| serious disturbances. eliminating in the
suppression Of the native Government
and the attempted substitution OF
an impracticabie composite administration,
| In which Nicaragua and alien residents were
to participate. Failure was followed by an
,nnsurrection which for a time subverted
Nicaraguan rule, expelling her officers and
restoring the old organization. This, in
| turn, gave place to tho existing local gov.
| ernment established and upheld by Me.
aragua.
Although the alien interests arrnyed
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 can
! not for that reason challenge the rightfu
sovereignty OF Nicaragua over this impor-
tant part OF her domain.
For some months one. and during part Of
the time two. OF our naval ships have been
stationed mt Bueflelds for the protection of
all legitimate interests OF our citizens.
In September last the Government at
Managua expelled from its territory
twelve or more foreigners, in
cluiing two Americans, for alleged
participation in the seditious or
evolutionary movements against tho repub.
lie at Blunelds already mentioned but
through the earnest remonstrance OF this
Government the two Americans have been
permitted to return to the peaceful manage
nent OF their business. Our naval CON-
manders at the scene OF these disturbances,
by their constant exhibition of flrmness and
good judgment, contributed largely to the
prevention o: more serious consequences and
20 the restoration ofquiet and order. regret
'ences there happened most
crave and irritating failure OF
Nicaraguan justice. An American citizen
named Wilson. residing at Rama In tho
Mosquito territory. was murdered by one
Arguello, the acting Governor of the town.
h'ei sOIle uelhy tut murderer was
nut so insecurely confined or guarded thar
he escaped, and, Notwithstanding our re-
peated demands. 1t is claimed that his re-
capture has been impossible. by reason OF
his flight beyond Nicaraguan jurisdiction.
The Nicaraguan authorities having given
notice OF forfeiture OF their concession to
he canal company. on grounds purely tech
meal and not embraced In tho contract, have
receded from that position.
PoAcHISs on RUSSIAN SEALS.
The sealing interests of Russia in Bering
Sea are second only to our own. A molus
vivendi has therefore been concluded with
the Imperial Government restrictive OF
poaching on the Russian rooSeres, and OF
sealing in waters which were not compre-
hended in the protected area defined in the
Paris award.
Occasion has been found to urge upon the
RUSSIAN Government equality OF treatment
Tor our great lite insurance companies whose
operations have been extended throughout
Europe. Admitting, as we do, foreign cor.
poraiions to transact business In the United
states, we naturally expect no less tolerance
Tor our own in the ample helds OF compe,i.
tlon abroad.
But few cases OF Interference with nat.
uraiized citizens returning to Russia have
been reported during tho current year. One
krzeminskt was arrested last summer In
Poiish province, on II reported charge OF un-
permitted remuneration of Russian allegi.
ance. but 1t transpired that the proceedings
originated in alleged maleasance committed
by krzeminski while an Imperial official u
numoer OF years ago. Efforts for his re.
ease. which promised to be successful, were
In progress when his death was reported.
TURKEYS TREATMENT OF MISSIONARIES.
In my last annual message adverted TO
the claim on the part OF Turkey of the right
10 expel, as persons undesirable and dan.
serous, Armenians naturilized in the United
states and returning to Turkish jurisdiction.
Numerous questions in this relation have
arisen. While this Government acquiesces
In the asserted right OF expulsion, 1t will not
consent that Armenans may DO imprisoned
or otherwise punished for no other reason
'han having acquired without Imperial con-
sent American citizenship.
Three OF the assailants of Miss Melton. an
American teacher in Mosu nave been con.
victed by the Ottoman courts, an am ad.
v!sed that an appeal against the acouittal OF
The remaining fve has been taken by the
Turkish prosecuting officer.
TROUBLES IN SAMOA.
Reports received from our agents Mt Apla
90 not justify the belief that the peace thus
brought about will be OF long duration. 1t
is their conviction that the natives are NJ