The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-06

settlement OF which involves the pHySlCdl
location OF the meridian mentioned, no
conventional agreement has yet been
made.
at a particular point is a work requiring
much time and careful observations and
surveys. Such observations and surveys
were undertaken by the United States
coast ana goedetic survey in 1890 ana 1881,
while similar work in the same quarters
under British auspices are believed to give
nearly coincdent results; but these sur
Veys have been Independently conducted,
and. no international agreement to mark
these or any other parts OF the 14lst meri-
dian by permanent monuments has yet
been made. In the meanuRe, the valley
of the Yukon is becomIzR highway
through the hitherto ex4Hored wilds of
Alaska, and abundant lnfnFral wealth has
at or near the junction of the boundary
meridian with the Yukon and it's tribu-
taries. In these circumstances 1t is ex-
pedient, and, indeed, Imperative, that the
5urisdictional limits of the respective gov
ernments in this new region be speedily de-
termined., Her Britannia majesty's gov
eminent has proposed a joint delimitation
or the 141st meridian by an international
commission OF experts, which, If congress
will authorize 1t and make the provisions
therefor, can be accomplished with no un-
reasonable delay. 1t Is impossible to over
look the vital Importance of continuing the
work already Hv entered and supple
looking to the exact location of this en-
tire boundary line.
Needs Immediate Attention.
call attention to the unsatisfactory de-
Limitation of the respective jurisdictions
of the United States and the Dominion of
Canada in the great lakes at the ap-
proaches to the narrow waters that con-
frequented by fishermen of both nation
alities and their nets are there used. Owing
to the uncertainty and ignorance as to the
true boundary, vexatious disputes and in
furious seizures of boats and nets by Ca
madam cruisers often occur, while any
positive settlement thereof by an accepted
standard Is not easily to be reached. A
joint commission to determine the line in
those quarters, on n practical basis, by
measured courses following range marks
date provision should be made.
Venezuelan Dispute.
1t being apparent that the boundary dis
pute between Great Britain and the repub-
British Guiana was approaching an acute
stage, definite statement OF the interest
and policy of the United States as regards
the controversy seemed to be required
both on it's own account and In view of it's
relations with the friendly powers directly
concerned. In July last, therefore, a dis
London for communication to the British
government, in which the attitude of the
United States was fully and distinctly set
forth.
Monroe Doctrine Upheld.
The general conclusions therein reached
and formulated are in substance that the
traditional and established policy of this
government is firmly opposed to forciblo
increase by any European power OF It's ter
ritorial possessions on this continent; that
this policy Is as well founded in principle
as 1t Is strongly supported by numerous
precedents; that as consequence the Unit
ed States is bound to protest against the
enlargement of the area of British Guiana
in derogation of the rights and against the
VIII or Venezuela. that, considering the
disparity in strength of Great Britain and
Venezuela, the territorial dispute between
them can be reasonably settled by friends
and impartial arbitration, and that the re-
sort to such an arbitration should include
the whole controversy, and is not satisfied
If one of the powers concerned is permitted
to draw an arbitrary line through the ter
ritory in debate and to declare that it will
submit to arbitration only the portion lying
on one side of 1t.
In view OF these conclusions, the dispatch
In question called upon the British govern
ment for a definite answer to the question
whether or not 1t would submit the terri
ezuela in its entirety to impartial arbitra-
ton. The answer OF the British govern
ment has So not yet,been received, but is ex-
ton on the subject will probably be made
to the congress.
Relations with Hawaii
Early In January last an uprising against
the government of Hawaii was promptly
suppressed. Martial-law was forthwith
proclaimed and numerous arrests were
made of persons suspected of being in SYM
these were several citizens of the United
States, who were either convicted by
prisonment. or fine, or were deported with
ont trial. The United States, while deny
Ing protection to such as had taken tho
Hawaiian oath Of allegiance, insisted that
nartial-law though altering the forms of
justice could not supersede justice itself
and demanded stay of execution until the
proceedings had been submitted to this
therefrom that our citizens had received
fair trial.
The death sentences were subsequently
committed or were RENTED on condition
OF leaving the islands. The cases of GER
tain Americans arrested and expelled by
arbitrary order without formal charge or
stances have been found to justify remon-
STRANGE and claim for indemnity which
Hawaii has not thus far conceded. Mr..
Thurston, tho Hawaiian minister having
furnished this government abundant rea-
son for asking that he be recalled, that
course was pursued, and his successor has
lately boon received
Padrono. System Should Re Uprooted.
The deplorable lynchng of several Ital-
ian laborers In Colorado was naturally fol-
lowed by, international representations,
and / am happy to say that the best efforts
of the state in which the outraBes occurred
have been put forth to discover and pun
ish the authors Of this atrocious crime.
fortunate victims invite by their depior-
able condition gracious provision for their
needs TheSo manifestations against nelp-
less aliens may be traced through success
sive stages to the vicious padronesystem,
which, unchecked by our immigration and
contract labor statutes, controls these
workers from the moment of landing on
our shores, and farms them out in distant
and often rude regions, where their cheap
ening competition in the fields of bread
winning toll brings them into collision with
other labor interests.
While welcoming, as we should, those
who seek our shores to merge themselves
into our body polite and win personal COM
petence by honest effort, we cannot regard
such assemblages of distinctively alien
laborers, hired out In the mass to the prof
II Of alien spectators, and shipped hitler
and thither as the prospect Of gain may in
dictate, as otherwise than repugnant to the
spirit of our civilization, deterrent to indi-
vidual advancement, and hindrances to
the building OF stable communities resting
upon the wholesome ambitions of the citi-
zen, and constituting the prime factor in
the prosperity and progress of our nation
If legislation can reach this growing evil
1t certainly should be attempted.
Japan EuIogized.
Japan has furnished abundant evidence
of her vast gain In every trait and charac-
teristic that constitutes a nations great
ness. We have reason for congratulations
in the fact that the government of the
United States, by the exchange of liberal
treaty stipulations with the new japan, was
first to recognize her wonderful advance
and to extend to her the consideration and
confidence due TO her national enlighten-
ment and progressive character
The boundary dispute which lately threat