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full recognition by Nicaragua.
Relations with Russia.
The coronation of the czar of Russia at
/ Moscow in May next invites the ceremonial
participation of the United States, and in
accordance with USAGE aud diplomatic pro-
priety our minister to the imperial court has
been directed to represent our government
on the occasion
Correspondence is Gil foot touching the
practice Of Russian consuls within the
jurisdiction of the United States to inter-
rogate citizens as to their race and relt-
G1ouS faith, ard upon aScertafnment there
of To deny to Jews Authorization of pass
ports or legal documents for use In Russia.
mas much as such proeeeding IMPOSES
to property in Russia may be found to In
fringe the treaty rights of our citizens
and which is an obnoxious invasion of our
territorial jurisdiction. it has elected fit
ting remonstrance, the result of which 1t
Is hoped will remove the cause of com
plant.
The pending claims of sealing vessels
of the United States seized in Russian
waters remain ,,th unsdjusted our recent con-
vivendi as to imperial jurisdiction in such
cases has prevented further difficulty of
this nature.
The Russian government has welcomed
IN principle our suggestion for a modus vi
vendi, to embrace Great Britain and ia
seal life in the North Pacific and Behring
sea and the extension of the protected area
defined by the Paris tribunal to all Pacific
waters north of the S5th parallel. 1t is es-
pecially noticeable that Russia favors pro-
hibition of the use of firearms in seal hunt
ing throughout the proposed area and
longer close season for sic sealing.
An InconsisteiY Position.
In my last two annual messages called
the attention of the congress to the posi-
ton we occupied as one of the parties to
a treaty or agreement by which we became
jointly bound with England and Germany
to so interfere with the government and
q
the management of it's affairs. On the 9th
day of May, 1894, transmitted to the sem
documents giving Information On the sub
ject and emphasizing the opinion / have
at all times entertained. that our situation
in this matter was inconsistent with the
mission and traditions of our government,
In violation of the principles we profess,
and in all it's phases mischievous and veNa-
attention of the congress and ask for such
legislative action or expression. as will
lead the way to our relief from obligations
both irkSome and unnatural.
The Revolution In Cuba.
Cuba is again gravely disturbed. An in
surrection, in some respects more active
tinued from is6s to is1s, now exists exists In In. a
large part of the eastern interior Of the is
land, menacing even some populations on
the coast. Besides deranging the CONNER
cial exchanges of the island, of which our
country takes the predominant share, this
fragrant condition of hostilities. by arous-
venturous support among our people, has
entailed earnest effort on the part of this
government to enforce obedience to our
neutrality laws and to prevent the terri
tory of the United States from being
abused as vantage ground from wilich.to
aid those In arms against Spanish sover-
eighty.
Must Maintain n Position of Neutrality.
Whatever may be the traditional SYM
pathy OF our countrymcn. as individuals
with people who seem to be struggling for
deepened as such sympathy naturally must
he in behalf of our neighbors, yet the plain
good faith the recognized obligations of
international relationship. The perform
ance Of this duty should not be made more
difficult by disregard on the part of our
citizens of the obligations growing out of
their allegiance to their country, which
should restrain them from violating as IN
OF which they are members is bound to
observe in Its relation to friendly sover-
eign states, Though neither the warmth
! of our peoples sympathy with the Cuban
| insurgents, nor our loss and material dam
age consequent upon the futile endeavors
! thus far made to restore peace and order.
| nor any shock our humane sensbilities
may have received from. the cruelties
which appear to especially, charactcrize
war, have in the least shaken the determi-
nation of the government to honestly full
t,ll every International obligation. yet it
that the devastation Of armed conflict may may
| speedily be stayed and order and quiet re-
| stored to the distracted island, bringing
| in their train the activity and thrift Of
| peaceful pursuits.
The Alliance Incident.
One notable instance of interference by
Spain with ~ passing Amesican ships has oc-
while bound from Colon to New York, and
following the customary track for vessels
mile limit. Was fired upon My by rs Spanish
gunboat. Protest was promptly made by
theUnited States against this act as not be-
| ing justified by state of war, nor per-
| missible in respect of vessels on the usual
| paths of commerce, nor tolcrable in view
| Of the wanton peril occasioned to innocent
with full expression of regret and assur-
ance of nonconcurrence of such. just cause
| of complaint, while the offending officer
was relieved of his command.
| Arrests OF Americans in Cuba.
:, Military arrests of citizens Of the United
States in Cuba have occasioned frequent
charges, their delivery to the ordinary
| civil jurisdiction for trial has been de-
manded and obtained, in conformity with
| tanned by way of military precaution IN
der proclaimed state of siege, without
HAT their IRE release
| American consular officers in the island
| to prefer protests and demands in such
sular authority, their enjoyment of the
privilege stipulated by treaty for the con-
suls Of Germany. was claimed under the
most favored nation provision of our own
convention, and was promptly recognized.
Settlement of tho Mora Claim.
The long-standing demand Of Antonio
been settled by the payment, on the i4th Of Of
September last, of the sum originally
agreed upon in liquidation Of the claim
| Its distribution among the parties entitled
to receive it has proceeded as rapidly as the
| rights of those claiming the fund could be
| safely determined.
aflf Nf
| against products of this country exported
/ to Cuba and Puerto Rico prompted the i'm
mediate claim on our part to the benefit of
the minimum tariff of Spain in return fer
| the most favorable treatment permitted by
Gf Hh regards the production of Span
4 was concluded in January last securing the
| treatment so claimed.
| Vigorous protests against excessive fines
| imposed on our ships and merchandise by
the customs officers of these islands for
trivial errors have resulted in the remis-
sion ,,i. OF such n, fines in instances where the
though the vexatious practice has not been
wholly discontinued.
The Armenian Massacres.
Occurrences in Turkey have continued
to excite concern The reported massacres
Of Christians in Armenia, and the develop.
ment there and in other districts of a
spirit of fanatic hostility to Christian in
for the safety of the, devoted men and
| women, who as dependents of the foreign
4 missionary societies in the United States,
reside IN Turkey under the. guarantee of
law and usage. and in the legitimate per-
,formance OF their educational and re-
ligious mission. No efforts have been spared
In their behalf and their protection. in per-
! son and property has been earnestly and
| vigorously enforced by every means with
in our power
regret. however. that an attempt on our
| part to obtain better information concern
| Ing the true condition of affairs in the dis
| turbed quarter of the Ottoman empire by
| sending thither the United States consul at