The morning call., 1894-12-04

for the benefit of generous and free people
lmpressivey suggests the eXaetng obligation
ana memorable Responsibility involved IN their
task. AT the threshold of such Ia Dor now 10 be
unGertaK n by The Congress OF the Unit
States, and in the dischirg of an Executive
duty enjoined by The constitution submit this
communication containing brief statement OF
The condition OF our national affairs and recon-
meuu1nS such legislation as seems 10 me neCes
saTy ana eXpedlenL
Foreign Relations.
The history of our recent dealings with other
nations and our peaceful relations with thp N at
this time additionally demonstrates the advant-
age OF consistently adherlng 10 hrm but Just
foreign policy, free from enVious or ambitious
national schemes and characterized by entire
honesty and sincerity.
During the past year, pursuant TO a law of
Congress, commissioners were appointed 10 The
Antwerp Industrial Exposition. Though the
participation of American exhibitors fell far
short of completely Illustrating our national
ingenuity ana lnduStrlal achievements, yet IL
was quite credilable in view of the brief time
allowed for preDaratiCns.
! have endeavOred 10 impress upon the
Belgian Government the needlessness and posi-
live harmiulness OF lis restrictions upon the
importation OF certain OF our food products, and
have strongly urged that the rigid supervision
aud inspection under our laws are amply sui.
hclent 10 prevent the expectation from this
Country OF diseased cattle and unwhOlesOme
meat.
Peace IN Brazil.
The termination of the Civil War in Brazil
has been followed by the general prevalence OF
peace and order. Ii appearing at an early
stage or the insurTectOn hat its course would
call for unusu walchfulnesS on the part OF
This Government, Our naval force in the haTbor
OF Rio de JanelrO was strengthened. This pre-
caution, am satisfied, tended to restrict the
issue 10 a simple trial of strength between the
Brazilian Government and the Insurgents, and
10 avert complications which 1t times seemed
immin Mt. Our firm attitude of neutrality was
maintained TO the end. The insurgents received
The announcement of eventual asylum from
our commanders, and such opposition as they
encountered was for h. protection of our COM
merce and was clearly justified by public law.
a serious tension OF relations having arisen at
the close Of The war between Brazil and Port
nEal by reason OF The escape OF the tnsurgPnt
admiral. De Cana, and his followers TIL
friendly Offices of our representatives TO those
countries were exert for the protection OF the
subjects OF either within the territory OF The
other
Although the Government of Brazil was duly
notified that the commercial arrangement eX-
listing between the United States and that cOun-
try Sed on the third section of The tariff act
Of 1890 was abrogaIed on August g. 1894, by
the taking effect of The tariff law III force. that
Government subsequently notified US OF lis lie
tentlOn TO terminate such arrangement on the
first day Of January, 1895, in the exeseise of
tn right reserved in The agreement between
the TWO countries. L invite attention 10 tue
correspondence between the Secretary of State
ana The Brazilian Minister on This subject
Chilean Claims.
The commission organized under the conven-
tiOn which we had entered into with Chile for
Inc Setu ne0t or ne outstanding claim OF edch
Government against the other adjourned at the
END Of the period stipulated for It's continuance,
leaving undet rmined number OF American
cases which had been duly presented. These
claims are not barred and negotiations are in
progress Tor their submission to tribunal.
China and Japan.
On the 18th Of March the new treaty with
China in further regulation OF immigration was
signed al Washington, and on August Is 1t
received the sanction of the Senate. Ratlfca-
ton on the paTt of China and formal exchange
are avail ed 10 give effect TO this mutually ben
Ifcial convention.
A gratifying recognition of the uniform i'm
Partially of this country toward all foreign
states was manifested by the cOlncident request
OF the Chinese and Japanese Governments that
the agents of the United States should, within
proper limit, afford protection to thu subjects
OF other Dalions during the suspension Of d1plO-
matte relations due TO a state of war. This
delicate ONCE was accepted, and misappre-
beuSiOn. which gave rise 10 The belief that in
atfording this kindly unofficial protection our
agents would exercise tn same authority
which the Withdrawn agents OF the belligerents
had exercised WAS promptly corrected.
Although the war between China and Japan
endangers u % policy of the United States ii de-.
serves our gravesU consideration by reason OF
its disturbance OF our growing commercial in
teTests IN The two countries and the Increased
dangers which may result TO our citizens domi-
clled or soJOurnlng in the Interior OF China.
Acting under stipulation in our treaty with
Korea Ohe first concluded with Western
poWer), felt constrained al the beginning of
the controversy 10 tender our good offices to
Induce an amicable arrangement on the initial
difficulty growing Out of the japanese demands
Tor Administrative reforms in Korea; but the
unhappy precipitation OF actual hostllltles de-
feateo this kindly purpose. Deplorlng The de-.
stTuctlVe war between the two most powerful
OF The Eastern nations, and anxious that our
commercial interests in those countries may be
preserved and that the saf-ty of our ciIiZ US
tbeIe shall not be jeopaTdiZed, would nos hes
1tate 10 heed any intimation that our friendly
aid for the honorable termination of hostilities
would be acceptable to both belligerents.
Ecuador, Franco and Germany.
a convention has been finally concluded for
tnr settlement by arbitration OF the prolonged
dispute with Ecuador growing out OF the pro
ceedngs against Emilio Santos, a naturaliZed
ciiiZen OF the Uuited States.
our relations with the republic of France
continue 10 be such as should exist betw-ep
nations SO long bound together by friendly
sympathy and similarity In their form OF GOV
ernmenl. Inc recent cru assassination of
Inc PRESIDENT OF this sister republic called
forth such universal expressions OF soi row and
coincidence from our people and Government
as 10 leave no doubt OF the depth and sincerity
OF our attachment. The resolutions passed nv
the Senate and House OF Represent atiyes on
The occasion have been communicated TO the
widow of President Carnot.
Acting upon the reported discovery of Texae
fever In cargoes of American cattle tie German
prohibition against importations of live stock
ana fresh meats from this country has been
revived. 1t Is hoped that Germany will SOM
become convinced that the inhibition Is as
needless as IL is harmful TO our mutual in
tFlesLS. Inc herman government MS pro-
tested against hal provision of the customs
tarlh act which imposes discriminating dutv
OF one-tenth of cent a pound on sugars
coming from countries paying an EXPORT bounty
thereon, Claiming that the enaction OF such
duty is in cOntravenilon OF articles V and TX of
the treaty Of 1876 with Prussia. In the ill.,
terests OF the commerce of both countries and
10 avoid even The accusation of treaty violation
L recommend the repeal of so much OF the
statute as imposes that duty and invite atten-
lion TO the accompanying report of the Secre-
questions raised by the German protestants.
England Is Friendly.
Early In the present year an agreement was
reached with Great Britain concerning instruc-
lions 10 be given 10 the naval commanders OF
Inc wo governments IN Bering Sea and the
contiguous North Pacific Ocean, for their guild
ance 10 the execution OF the award of the Paris
tribunal OF Arbitration and the enforcement
OF me regulations therein prescribed for the
protection OF seal lite In the waters mentioned.
an UNDERSTANDING has also hean reached for