Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-05
THE MESSAGE.

boundary. when rollows the IllsJ merlulan
northwardly from Mount St Elias to the frozen
ocean the sett ement OF which involves the
physical location OF the meridian mentioned
no conventional agreement has yet been made
call attention to the unsatisfactory define
alton Of the respective jurisdictions OF the
United Stat es and the Dominion Of Canada
In the great lakes at the approaches to the
narrow waters that connect them The waters
in question ere freQuented by fishermen Of
both nationalities and their nets are there
used. Owing to the uncertainty and ignorance
as to the true boundary .vexotious dispUtesand
injurious seizures OF boats and nets by Cana
dian cruisers often occur, While amy positive
settlement thereof by an accepted standard Is
not easy to be reached
It being appar ent that the boundary dispute
between Great Britain and the republic Of
Venezuela, concerning the limits Of British
Guiana was approaching an acute stage,
definite statement OF the interest and policy Of
the United Sta ties as regards the controversy
seemed to be required, both on its own ae-
count and in view OF its relations with the
friendly powers directly concerned In July
last, therefore, q dispatch was ad-
dressed 10 our ambassador at London
for communication to the British government.
in which the attitude OF the Unite States was
conclusions there reached ald formulated arc
, in substance. that the traditional and estab-
l!shel policy of thi government Is firmly OPP
posed to u lorcible increase by any European
power OF its territorial possessions on this
continent: that this policy is as we'll founded
in principle as it is strongly supported by nu-
merous presidents: that as Il consequence the
UnitcdStates is bound to protest against the en-
largement OF the area Of British Guiana ia dcrO-
CATION of the rights and against the Will OF
Venezuela: that, considering the disparity in
strength Of Great Britain and Venezuela
the torr itorial dispute between them can ba
| reasonably settle olly by friendly ana iuIpa''
tial arbitration and that the resort co sujb ar
bitration should include the whole controversy
and is not satisfied IL one Of the powers con-
cerned is permitted to draw an arbitrary line
| through the territory in debate and to declare
that 1t will submit to arbitration only the por-
tiOn lying on one side OF it, In view OF these con-
clusionS the dispatch in question called upon
| the British government for a definite answer
| to the question whether 1t would or would not
submit the territorial controversy between
itself and Venezuela In It's entirety to impair
| tial arbitration.
The answer Of the British government has
not vet been received, but is expected shortly
| when further communication on the subject
will probably be made to the congress.
Early in January last an uprising against
tho government Of Hawaii was promptly sup
| pressed. Martial law was forthwith pro-
claimed and numerous arrests were made OF
, persons suspected Of being In sympathy with
| the royalist party. Among these were several
| citizens OF the United States, who were either
convicted bV q military court and sentenced
| to death or imprisonment or fine, or were de-
/ ported without trial The United States,
| lIn 20 nNrnh q
taken the Hawaiian oath Of allegiance,
insisted that martial law, though altering the
forms OF justice could not supercede justice it.
| self and demanded n stay Of execution until
the proceedings had been submitted to this
| government and knowledge obtained there
from that our citizens had received fair trial.
| The death sentences we're subsequently COM
muted or we're RENTED on condition Of leaving
| the islands.
Japan has furnished abundant evidence OF
her vast gain in every trait and characteristic
that constitutes anation's greatness. Wehave
reason for congratulation in the fact that the
government of the United States, by the ex-
change OF treaty stlpulations with the new
Japan, was the first to recognize her wonderful
| advancement and to extend to her the consid-
Grafton and confidence due to her national en-
lightenment and progressive character.
Cuba is again gravely disturbed, an lnsurrec-
tion In some respects more active than the last
preceding revolt, which continued from 1858
to 1873, now exists In large part OF the eastern
interior Of the island, menncing even some pop
ulatiOns on the coast Beside derangng the
exchanges OF the island, OF which our country
takes the predominant share, this fragrant con-
ditiOn OF hostilities by arousing sentimental
| sympathy and melting adventurous support
| among our people, has entniled earnest enort
on the rart Of this government to enforce obe-
dlence to our neutrality laws and to prevent
the territory OF the United states from being
abused as a vantage ground from which to aid
those in arms against Spanish sovereignty.
Whltever may be the traditional sympathy
OF our countrymen as individuals with people
who seem to be struggling for larger autonomy
and greater freedom, deepened as such sympa-
thy naturally must be in behalf of our neigh
Dor, yet the plain duty Of their government
Is to observe in good faith the recognized obli-
| cations Of international relationship. The
performance Of this duty should not be made
more difficult by q disregard on the part Of our
citizens OF the obligations growing out Of their
| allegiance 10 their country. which should re-
strain them from violating, as individuals, the
neutrality which the nation OF which they are
members is bound to observe in its relations
to friendly sovereign states Though neither
the warmth Of our peoples sympathy with the
damage consequent upon the futile endeavors
thus far made to restore Teace and order
nor any shock our humane SerSibi les may
have received from the cruelties which appear
to especially characterize this sanguinury and
iercely conducted war, have In the least shall-
en- the determination OF the government to
honestly fulfill every international obligation,
yet, 1t is earnestly hoped, on all grounds,
that the devastation OF armed conflict may
speedily be stayed and order and quiet restored
to the distracted island bringing in their train
the activity and thrift OF peaceful pursuits.
Vigorous protests against excessive fines inn
posed on our ships and merchants by the ships.
officers OF these islands for trivial errors have
resulted in the remission Of such fines in in
stances the equity Of the compliant was appar-
ent, though the vexatlous practice has not
been wholly discontinued.
Occurrences in Turkey have continued
to excite concern. The reported massa-
creS OF Christians in Armenia and the de-
velopment there and in other districts. of
the spirit OF fanatic hostility to Christian In
huences naturally excited apprehension for
the safety OF the devoted men and women, who
as dependents OF the foreign missionary soci-
cites in the United States all reside In Turkey
under the guarantee OF law and usage and In
the legitimate performance OF their educa-
tonal and religious mission. No efforts have
been spared in their behalf and their protection
IN person and property has been earnestly and
vigorously enforce by every means within our
power. The presence Of our naval vessels which
are now in the vicinity OF the disturbed localities
familiarity with the condition Of affairs and
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