The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-14

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| Indians formally subJecting themselves TO
be governed By the general laws and reg
own customs and regulations, and thus
awaiting themselves OF a privilege secured
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After this extension OF uniform Mic
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who had been. SUMMARY expelled from
indignity. provoked claim by Great
Britain upon Nicaragua for pecuniary In
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| Great Britain. While the sovereignty and
jurisdiction, OF Nicaragua was In no way
| arbitrary conduct In regard to British sub
| Jccts furnished the ground for this pro-
without resistance tho Pacific seaport Of
Corinto, but was soon after withdrawn
upon tho promise that the sum demanded
| Relations with Russia.
The coronation of the car OF Russia at
Moscow In May next invites the ceremonial
participation OF the United States. and In
| accordance with usage and diplomatic pro-
| priety our minister to the imperial court has
been directed to represent our government
Correspondence is on foot touching tho
| practice of Russian consuls within the
rogate citizens as to their race and reii-
gious faith. and upon ascertainment there
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dsabiIty, WhieS tRe " asss
fringe the treaty rights Of our citizens
and which Is an obnoxious invasion of our
territorial jHrisdicti9n It has eiicited NJ,
ts hoped VIII remove the cause OF COM
plant.
An Inconsistent 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
treaty or agreement by which we became
to SO interfere with the government and
control OF Samoa as In effect to assume
day OF May, 1884, / transmitted to the sem
ate a special message with accompanying
documents giving information on the sub
at all times entertained that our situation
In this matter was inconsistent with the
in Violation OF the principles we PROFESS.
and in all it's phases mischieyous and vexa-
tious. ! again press this subject upon the
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
than the last preceding revolt. which con-
large part OF the eastern interior of the is
land, menacing even some populations on
einl exebanees OF the island OF one wbcb orr
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
tory OF the United States from being
abused as a vantage ground from which to
aid those In arms against Spanish sover-
eighty.
must Maintain n Position Of Neutrality.
Whatever may be the traditional SYM
patty Of our eountrymen as individuals
as sacs sSmpaRy %as
duty of their government is to observe in
good faith the recognized obligations of
international Relationship: The perform
citizens OF the obligations growing out Of
should restrain them from Violating rs IN
dividuals the neutrality which the nation
Of which they are members is bound to
eign states.
The Alliance Incident.
One notable instance Of interference by
Spain with passing American ships has oc-
while bound from Colon to New York. and
following the customary track for vessels
mile limit was fired upon by Spanish
gunboat. Protest was promptly made by
theUnited States against this act as not be-
ing justified by q state OF war, nor per-
misslble in respect of vessels on the usual
paths of commerce, nor tolerable In view
life and property. The act was disavowed,
with full expression of regret and assur
ance of ponconcurrence Of such just cause
was relieved of his command.
Military arrests OF citizens of the United
reciamations. Where held on criminal
charses their deliyery to the S ordinary
treaty provisions, and where merely de-
tained by way of military precaution un-
formulating accusation, their release or
trial has been insisted upon
The lonE-standing demand of Antonio
been settled by the payment. on the 18th OF
September last. of the sum originally
agreed upon in liquidation Of the Claim.
- The Armenian MassHcres.
Occurrences in Turkey have continued
to excite concern. The reported massacres
OF Christians in Armenia, and the develop
ment there and In other districts 1,s Of
fluences. naturally excited apprehension
for the safety Of the devoted men and
missionary societies in the United States,
reside In Turkey under the guarantee OF
law and usage and In the legitimate per
iigious 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.
will Keep a watchfui Eye.
The Ottoman government has lately is
sued an imperial trade exempting forever
from taxation an American college for
girls at Scutari. Repeated assurances
have also been obtained by our envoy at
Constantinople that similar institutions
maintained and administered by our coun-
trymen shall be secured In the enjoyment
Of all rights, and that our citizens through
out tho empire shall be protected. The gov
eminent, however, in view OF existing facts.
il far from relying upon such assurances
as the limit of Its duty. Our minister has
been vigilant and alert in affordlng all pos-
sible protection in individual cases where
danger threatened or safety was imperiled.
We have sent ships as far toward the
points OF actual disturbance as II Ia pos
sible for them to co. where they offer rof-
uge to those obliged to flee, and we have
the promise of other powers which have
ships in the neighborhood that our citi-
gems as well as theirs will be received and
protected on board those ships. On the de-
mand of our minister orders have been IL.
sued by the sultan that Turkish soldiers
shall guard and escort to the coast Ameri-
can refugees.
BY treaty several of the most powerful
European powers have secured a right and
have assumed a duty, not only In behalf
of their own citizens and in furtherance of
their own interests, but as agents OF the