The record-union., 1894-12-04
JAPAN OF THE PRESENT.

attention in this country by her evident
desire TO cultivate more liberal inter
course with us, and to seek our kindly
ald IN furtherance Of her laudable desire
Tor 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 relations with this progressive
nation should not be less broad and lib
eral than those with other powers.
THE DISPUTE WITH ECUADOR.
a convention has been finally con-
cluded for the settlement by arbitration
OF the prolonged dispute with Ecuador,
growing out OF the proceedings against
Emilio Santos, a naturaliZed citizen of
the United States.
RELATIONS WITH FRANCE.
Our relations with the Republic of
France continue to be such as should
exist between nations SO long bound to-
gether by friendly sympathy and SINH
Iarlty in their form OF government. The
recent cruel assassination of the Presi-
dent Of this sister republic called forth
such universal expressions of sorrow
and coincidence from our people and
Government as to leave no doubt OF the
depth and sincerity of our attachment.
The resolutions passed by the Senate and
House OF Representatives on the occasion
have been communicated to the widow of
President Carnot.
GERMANY'S PROHIBITION AGAINST M
PoRTATION OF AMERICAN CATTLE.
Acting upon the reported discovery of
Texas lever in cargoes OF American
cattle, the German prohibition against
importations of live stock and fresh
meats from this country has been re-
vived. 1t is hoped that Germany will
soon become convinced that the inhibi-
ton is as needless as 1t is harmful to
mutual interests.
DUTY ON SUGAR.
The German Government has taken
exceptions against that provision Of the
Customs Tariff Act which imposes a
discriminating duty Of one-tenth of cent
pound on sugars coming from cOun-
tries paying an export bounty thereon,
claiming that the enaction Of such duty
is in contravention Of Articles V. and TX.
of the treaty OF 1876 with Russia. In the
interests OF the commerce of both coun-
tries, and to avoid even the accusation of
treaty violation, l recommend the repeal
OF so much OF the statute as imposes that
duty, and l invite attention to the ac-
companying report of the Secretary of
State containing discussion of the ques-
ton raised by the German protests.
THE SEAL QUESTION.
Early in the present year an agreement
w az Will 0TOdI concern
ing instructions to be given to the naval
commanders of the two Governments in
Behring Sea and the contiguous North
Pacific Ocean, tor their guidance in the
execution of the award of the Paris trib-
une Of arbitration and the enforcement of
the regulations therein prescribed, for
the protection Of seal life in the waters
mentioned.
An understanding has also been reached
for naVtnant Inv tho TnitaH StGtaS OT
S425, 900, in full satisfaction Of all claims
which may be made by Great Britain for
damages growing out of the controversy
over the fur seals in Behring Sea or the
seizure OF British vessels engaged in TAX
ing seals in these waters. The award and
findings 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 a thorough eX-
animation upon the principles as well as
the facts which they involve. l am con-
vinced that settlement upon the terms
mentioned would be an equitable and ad-
vantageous one, and l recommend that
provision be made for the prompt pay
ment of the stated sum.
Thus far only France and Portugal
have signified their willingness to adhere
to the regulations established under the
award OF the Paris tribunal of arbitra-
ton.
ALASKAN BOUNDARY.
Preliminary survey OF the Alaskan
boundary and a preparatory examination
of the question of protection of food fish
in the contiguous waters of Canada, are
in progress.
The sealing interests of Russia in Behr-
ing Sea are second only to our own. A
ntOdtS UIUe1ldt was therefore concluded
with the Imperial Government restrictive
of poaching on the Russian rookeries,
and of sealing in waters which were not
comprehended in the protected area de-
fined in the Paris award.
BRITISH VENEZUELA DISPUTE,
The boundary of British Guiana still re-
mains in dispute between Great Britain
and Venezuela. Believing that its early
settlement on some just basis, alike hon.
orable to both parties. is in the line of our
established policy to remove from this
hemisphere all causes or differences OF
powers beyond the sea, i shall renew the
efforts heretofore made to bring about
restoration of diplomatic relations be-
tween the disputants and to induce a ref
erence to arbitration, resort which Great
Britain so consplcuously favors in primo
ciple and respects in practice, and which
is earnestly sought by her weaker adyer-
sary.
HAwAIfS NEW GOVERNMENT.
Since communicating the voluminous
correspondence i'll regard to Hawaii and
the action taken by the Senate and House
of Representatives, certain questions SUBJ
mitted to the judgment and wider direc-
ton of Congress, the organization of
Government in place OF the provisional
arrangement which followed the deposit
ton OF the Queen, has been announced,
with evidence of its effective operation.
The recognition usual in such cases has
hQan aRpnFHP0 n IA
EXTRADITIoN TREATY WITH ITALY.
Under the present treaties of extradi-
ton with Italy miscarriages of justice
occurred, owing to the refusal of that
Government to surrender its own SUBJ
jects. Thus far our efforts to negotiate
an amended convention obviating this
difficulty have been unavailing.
RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.
Good will, fostered by many interests
in common, marked our relations With
ournearest Southern neighbors, and peace
being restored along ner Northern from
tier, Mexico has asked the punishment
of the late disturbers of her tranquility.
There ought to De a new treaty of COM
merce and navigation with that country,
TO take the place of the one which ter
minated thirteen years ago. The friend
illness of the intercourse between the two
countries is attested by the fact that dur
ing this long period the commerce OF each
has steadily increased under the rule of
mutual consideration, being neither stim-
ulated by conventional arrangements nor
retarded by jealous rivalries or selfish
distrust.
An indemnity rendered by Mexico as
gracious act tor the murder in 1889 of
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