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extreme contention OF either party.
gives to Great Britain a large
share Of the interior territory IN dispute
and to VenC zuela the entire mouth OF the
Orinoco, including Barimo Point. and the
Caribbean l.ttoral for some distance to
the eastward.
The decision appears 10 be equally sat
isfactory to both parties. Venezuela has
once more undergone a revolution The
insurgents under General Castro. after
ssnguinary engagement In which they
suffered much loss. rallied In the noun
famous interior and advanced toward the
capital The bulk OF the army having
sided with the movement. President An
drade Quilted Caracas. where General
Castro set up a provisional government
with which our Ministers and the repre-
sentatives Of the other powers entered
into diplomatic relations on the 10Th OF
November, 1899.
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That we snail nave IN the AIltII-
can sections at Paris over 1000 eXhib-
.ltors. from every State in our country
a number ten times as great as those
which were represented at Vienna in
1873. six times as many as those in Paris
in 1873. and four times as many as those
who exhibited in Paris in 1889. This
statement does not include the exhib-
it's from either Cuba, Porto Rico or Ha-
wall, for which arrangements have been
made.
congresses. on special topics affecting pub
lic interest are proposed 10 be held IN
Paris next summer in connection with
the exposition. Effort will be made TO
have the several technical branches of
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rent tariff act. In
these. as in all matters
OF international con-
Germ. no effort will be
spared TO respond to
the good disposition Of
Spain, and TO cultivate
in all practicable ways
the intimacy which
should prevail between
two nations whose past
history has so often and
In so many ways been
marked by sincere
friendship and by COM
munity of interests.
/ would recommend
appropriate legislation
in order TO carry into
execution article VIII
OF the treaty OF peace
which the United States
ment of certain claims
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FRANCE.

The death OF President Faure in Febru-
ary last called forth those sincere ex-
pressions of sympathy which befit the re-
lations OF two republics as closely allied
by unbroken historic ties as are the
United States and France.
Preparations for the representation of
the industries. arts and products OF the
United States at the Worlds Exposition
10 be held in Paris next year continue
on an elaborate and comprehensive
scale, thanks TO the generous appropri-
alton provided by Congress and to the
friendly interest the French Gnvernrnerf
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as expeditously as possible and report
made AZ the earliest practicable date.
The great importance Of this work can
not be 700 often or too strongly pressed
upon the attention OF the Congress. In
my message of year ago L expressed
my views OF the necessity OF a canal
which would link the two great oceans
10 which / again invite your considera-
ton. The reasons then presented for
early action are even stronger now. ,'
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Spain sending 10 Wash
ington the Duke OF Ar
cos. an eminent diplo-
matist, previously sta
toned In Mexico. while
the United States trans
ferred 10 Madrid Hon.
Bellamy Storrer, its
Minister at Brussels.
This was followed by
the respective appoint
ment OF Consuls. there
by fully resuming the
relations interrupted by
the war.
In addition TO it's con-
sular representation in
the United States, the
Spanish Government has
appointed Consuls for
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ments by the recently
opened direct steamship
line to Turkish ports
have been denied en-
trance on the score
that, although of stand
ard composition and
unquestioned purity, the
flour was pernicious to
health because OF de-
ficient elasticity" as
indicated by antiquated
and untrus I ort hy
tests. Upon due protest
by the American Min
lister, and II appearing
that the act was a vir-
tual dis cri m ination
against our product, the
shipments in question
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festations of blind. mob fury directed
at dependents or natives of a foreign
country suggests that the contingency
has arisen for action by Congress in the
direction of comforting upon the Federal
courts jurisdiction in this class of inter-
national cases. where the responsibility
OF the Federal Government may be in
volved. The suggestion is not new. In
his annual message of December o, 1891.
my predecessor, President Harrison,
said:
1T would be, I believe, entirely COM
petent for Congress TO make offenses
against the treaty rights of foreigners
domiciled in the United States cogniz-
able in the Federal courts. This has not.
however. been done and the Federal Off
GERS and courts have no power in such
cases to intervene either for the protec-
tion of a foreign citizen or for the pun
ishment OF his slayers. 1t seems to me
to follow, in this. state of the law, that
the officers of the State charged with
police and judicial powers in such cases
must, in consideration OF international
questions growing out of such incidents.
be regarded in such sense as Federal
agents as TO make this Government an
swerable for their acts in cases where
IL would be answerable II the United
States had used its constitutional power
to define and punish crimes against
treaty rights"
A bill 10 provide for the punishment of
violations OF treaty rights of aliens was
introduced in the Senate March /, 1892,
and reported favorably March 20. Hav-
Ing, doubtless, II view Of the language Of
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continues, under instructions, TO press for
a money payment in satisfaction OF the
just claims for injuries suffered by Amer
lean citizens in the disorders of several
years past and for wrongs done TO them
by the Ottoman authorities. Some OF
these claims are of many years stand
ing. This Government is hopeful of a
general agreement in this regard.
In the Turkish Empire the situation Of
our citizens remains unsatisfactory. Our
efforts during nearly forty years to bring
about a convention OF naturalization
seem to be on the brink OF final failure
through the announced policy of the OF
toman Porte to refuse recognition Of the
alien status of native Turkish subjects
naturalized abroad since 1867. Our stat
uteS do not allow this Government to ad-
nit any distinction between the treat
ment of native and naturalized Americans
abroad, so that ceaseless controversy
arises In cases where persons owing in
the eye of international law dual allie
glance are prevented from entering Tur-
I-y or are expelled after entrance Our
law In this regard contrasts with that Of
the European States. The British act
for instance, does not claim effect for the
naturalization Of an alien in the event Of
return TO his native country, unless the
change be recognized by the law OF that
country or stipulated by treaty between II
and the naturalizing State
The arbitrary treatment in some in
stances Of American productions in Tur-
Key has attracted attention OF late, nota-
bly In regard to our -four. Large ship
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territory. An arrangement was effected
IN April last by the United States Minis
ter and the foreign Secretary OF Nicar-
aqua, whereby the amounts of the dup
Acate payments were deposited with the
British Consul. pending an adjustment
OF tho matter by direct agreement be-
tween the Governments OF the United
States and Nicaragua. The controversy
IS stil unsettled.
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our administration eff
GENTLY represented al
those conferences, each
in its special line, and
70 procure the largest
possible concourse OF
S { ate representatives,
particularly at the con-
gresses OF public char
ity and OF medicine.
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American achievement in the inventive
arts. and most adequately shows the eX-
cellence Of our natural productions.
In this age of keen rivalry among ma
tions for mastery in commerce the doc
trine OF evolution and the rule Of the
survival Of the flttest must be as mex
orable in their opinion as they are posi-
tive in the results they bring about. The
place won in the struggle by an industrial
people can only be held by unrelaXed
endeavor and constant advance in
achievement. The present extraordinary
impetus in every line OF American expor-
tation and the astounding increase in the
volume and value Of our share in the
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GERMANY.

Our relations with
Germany continue most
cordial. The increasing
intimacy OF direct asso-
citation has been mark
ed during the year by
the granting permission
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cred any proposition for the abrogation
of the tripartite control which did not
confirm us in all our rights and safe
guard all our national interests in the is
lands.
Our views commended themselves to
the other powers. A satisfactory ar
rangement was concluded between the
Governments Of Germany and of Eng
land. by virtue of which England retired
from Samoa. in view of compensations
in other directions and both powers re-
nounced In favor OF the United States all
their rights and claims over and in re-
spect TO that portion of the group lying
to the east Of the one hundred and seven
ty-first degree Of west longitude, en-
bracing the islands OF Tutila, Ofoo, Olo-
senga and Manua. / transmit TO the
Senate for its constitutional action there
on, a convention. which besides the pro-
visions above mentioned. also guarantees
us the same privileges and conditions in
respect to commerce and commercial ves-
sells in all the islands OF Samoa as
those possessed by Germany.
Claims have been preferred by white
residents Of Samoa on account of inju-
ries alleged TO have been suffered through
the acts OF the treaty Governments in
putting down the late disturbances. A
convention has been made between the
three powers for the investigation and
settlement of these claims by a neutral
Senate will be invited.
TURKEY.
The United States Minister to Turkey
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GREAT BRITAIN.

In my last annual message I referred
TO the pending negotiations with Great
Britain in respect to the Dominion of
Canada. By means of an executive
agreement joint high commission had
been created for the purpose OF adjust
ing all unsettled questions between the
United States ana Canada, embracing
twelve subjects, among which were the
questions of the fur seals, the fisheries
OF the coast and contiguous inland wa
ters, the Alaskan boundary. the transit
of merchandise in bond, the alien labor
laws, mining rights. reciprocity in trade.
revision Of the agreement respecting
naval vessels in the Great Lakes, more
complete marking of parts OF the boun-
dary, provision for the conveyance Of
criminals and for wreclking and salvage.
Much progress had been made by the
commission toward the adjustment OF
many of these questions. when 1t became
apparent that an irreconcilable difference
of views was entertained respecting the
delimitation OF the Alaskan boundary.
In the failure OF an agreement as TO the
meaning OF articles and of the treaty
of 1875. between Russia and Great Bri-
TAIN which defined the boundary be-
tween Alaska and Canada, the Ameri-
can Commissioners proposed that the
subject OF the boundary be laid aside and
that the remaining questions of differ
ence be proceeded with, some OF which
were so far advanced as TO assure the
probability of a settlement. This being
declined by the British Commissioners,
adjournment WAS taken until fhe
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ITALY.

For the fourth time in the present de-
cade question has arisen with the Gov
ernment OF Italy in regard to lynching Of
italian subjects. The latest of these de-
plorable events occurred at Tallulah.
Louisiana, whereby FIVE unfortunates of
italian origin were taken from jail and
hanged.
The authorities Of the State and rep
resentative OF the Italian Embassy hav-
ing separately investigated the occurrence
with discrepant results. particularly as
TO the alleged citizenship of the victirns
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pleteness Of display. 10
represent our nation.
1t has been suggested
that a permanent build
ing OF similar or appro-
pirate design be erected
on a convenient site,
already given by the
municipality, near the
exposition grounds, to
serve in -commemora-
ton OF the part taken
by this country in this
great enterprise, as an
American National In
stitute for our country
men resorting TO Paris
for study.
I am informed by our
Commissioner General
A
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worlds markets may
not be attributed TO ac-
cidental conditions.
The reasons are not
far 10 seek. They lie
deep In our national
character and find ex-
preston year by year.
I'm every branch Of
handicraft. IN every
new device. whereby
the materials we so
abundantly produce are
subdued 10 the artisans
viii and made 10 yield
the largest. most prac-
tical and most beneficial
return. The American
exhibit at Paris should,
and / am confident will.
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boundary. Apart from these ques-
tions, growing out or our relationship
with our northern neghbor. the most
friendly disposition and ready agreement
have marked the discussion of the nu-
merous matters arising in the vast and
intimate intercourse of the United States
with Great Britain.
This Government has maintained an at
titude of neutrality in the unfortunate
contest between Great Britain and the
Boer States of Africa. We have remain
ed faithful TO the precept OF avoiding en-
tangling alliances as TO affairs not of our
own direct concern. Had circumstances
suggested that the parties to the quarrel
would have welcomed any kindly express
sion OF the hope Of the American people
that the war might he averted, good Of
fees would have been gladly rendered.
The United States representative at Pre-
toria was early instructed to see that all
neutral American interests be respected
by the combatants. This has been an
easy task, in view OF the positive dec
larations Of both British and Boer au-
thorities that the personal and property
rights of our citizens should be observed
Upon the withdrawal Of the British
agent from Pretoria, the United States
Consul was authorized, upon the request
of the British Government and with the
assent Of the South African and Orange
Free State Governments, TO exercise the
customary good offices OF a neutral for
the care of British interests In the
discharge Of this function I am happy
TO say that abundant opportunity has
been afforded TO show the impartiality Of
this Government to both the combatants
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has shown in further
Ing a typical exhibit OF
American progress.
There has been al
lotted TO the United
States a considerable
q d dition OF space,
which, while placing
our country in the first
rank among exhibitors,
does not suffice TO meet
the increasingly urgent
demands of our manu-
facturers. The efforts
OF the Commissioner
General are ably di-
rected toward a strictly
representative d 1 splay
Of all that most char
acte isticallV marks
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VENEZUELA.

The Intern ational
Commission OF Arbitra-
ton, appointed under
the Anglo-Venezuelan
treaty of 1877. rendered
an award on October 8
last whereby the boun-
dairy line between Ven
ezuela and British Gui-
ana Is determined. thus
ending a controversy
which has existed for
the greater part OF the
century. The award. as
10 which the arbitra-
tors were unanimous.
while not meeting the
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work intrusted 10 Il.
and Is now carrying on
examinations in Mica
ragua. along the route
OF tie Panama canal
and in Darien. from the
Atlantic IN the neigh
borhood OF the Atrati
River. 70 the Bay Of
Panama on the Pacific
side. Good progress has
been made. but under
the Law a comprehen>
sive and complete IN.
vestigation IS called
FOR. which will require
much labor and consid-
cradle time for its ac-
C ON Pills hment The
u~ork Win hn nroeeclfed
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SAMOA.
Action Of the Three Powers Reviewed
and the Agreement Recently Entered
Into Submitted 10 the Senate.
3o~o~oAo@ 30 o~o o~o~o~o~o%e

The inconvenience and possible perils
of the tripartite scheme of supervision
and control in the Samoan group by pow
ers having little interest in common In
that quarter beyond commercial rivalry
has been once more emphasized by the
recent events. The suggested remedy Of
the Joint commission, like the scheme IL
aimed to replace, amounted to what has
been styled a tri-dominium, being the ex-
ercise of the functions of sovereignty by
an unanimous agreement of three powers.
The situation had become part more In
tricate and embarrassing from every
point of view than 1t was when my pre-
decessor in 1894 summed up Its perplexi-
ties and condemned the participation In
IL of the United States.
The arrangement under which Samoa
was administered had proved impracti-
cable and unacceptable to all the powers
concerned. To withdraw from the agree
ment and abandon the islands to Ger
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and 1t not appearing
that the State had been
able TO discover and
punish the violators OF
the law. an independent
investigation has been
set on foot through the
agency OF the Depart
ment Of State and is
|still In progress. The
result will enable the
executive to treat the
question with the Gov
ernment OF Italy In a
spirit OF fairness and
justice. A satisfactory
solution will doubtless
be reached.
The recurrence of
these distressing mani
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law and justice: by placing where II Is
practicable the machinery OF the admin
istrations in the hands OF the inhabitants;
by instituting needed sanitary reforms;
by spreading education; by fostering in
dustry and +rade: by inculcating public
morality and in short by taking every
rational step TO aid the cuban people 10
attain TO that plane OF self-cOnsciOus re-
spect and self-reliant unity which fits an
enlightened community for self-goveru-
ment within its own sphere. while en-
abling it 10 fulfill all outward obllga-
tions.
This nation has assumed before the
world a grave responsibility for the fu-
ture good government OF Cuba. We have
accepted a trust the fulhllment OF which
calls for the sternest integrity Of pur-
pose and the exercise OF the highest wis
dom. The new Cuba yet 20 arise from
the ashes OF the past must needs be
bound 20 us by ties OF singular intimacy
and strength II It's enduring welfare is
to be assured. Whether those ties shall
be organic or conventional, the destinies
OF Cuba are In some rightful form and
manner irrevocably linked with our own.
but how and how far Is for the future
TO determine in the ripeness Of events
Whatever be the outcome we must see
TO it that free Cuba be a reality. not a
name, perfect entity. not a hasty ex-
pertinent bearing within itself the ele-
ments Of failure. Our mission, 20 accom-
plish which we took up the gage OF bat
tie. is not TO be fulfilled by turning adrift
any loosely framed commonwealth TO
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be an open volume, where lessons Of skill
fully directed endeavor, unfaltering en-
ergy and consummate performance may
be read by all on every page, thus spread
ing abroad clearer knowledge Of the
worth Of our producers and the justice OF
our claim 10 an important place in the
marts Of the world. To accomplish this
by judicious selection, by recognition Of
paramount merit IN whatever walk OF
trade and manufacture II may appear and
by orderly classification and attractive in
stallatioR, IS the task. of our commission.
The United States Government build
ing IS approaching completion and no eff
fort will be spared 10 make it worthy, in
beauty OF architectural plan and in COM
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SPAIN.

Following the exchange OF ratifications
of the treaty of peace. the two Govern
mants accradited Ministers 70 each nthar
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70 the restored Supre-
macy OF Nicaragua
During the interregnum
certain public dues ac-
cruing under Nlcara-
guam law We're collected
from American mer-
chants by the agents
FOR the Government for
the time being in ad-
;ninistrative rol.
Upon tirular govern
ment rogaining power
a second payment Of
these dues was demand
I'd. Controversy arose
touching the validity OF
the original payment
OF the debt 20 the de
fscto regent Of the
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NAAE
boundary should be ad-
justed by the two gov
ernments. The subject
has been receiving the
careful attention which
its Importance de-
mands. with the result
that a modus vivendi
for provisional demark-
ations in the region
about the head of Lynn
canal has been agreed
upon and IL is hoped
that the negotiations
now in progress be-
tween the two govern
ments will end in an
agreement for the es-
tablishment and delimi-
tation Of a permanent
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face the vicissitudes
which too often attend
States whose natural
wealth and abundant
resources are Offset BY
the incongruities OF
their political orsaniza-
tion and the securing OF
occasions for internal
rivalries 20 sap their
strength and dissipats
their energies. The
greatest blessing which
can come 20 Cuba Is the
restoration OF her agri-
cultural and industrial
prosperity. which will
give employment 20 idle
men and re-establlsh
the pursuits OF peace.
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many and Great Brit
ain would not be COM
patible with our inter-
ests in the archipelago.
To relinquish our rights
in the harbor Of Pago-
Pago, the best anchor
age In the Pacific. the
occupancy of which had
been leased to the
United States In 1873
by the first foreign
treaty ever concluded
by Samoa. was not to
be thought Of. either as
regards the needs of our
navy or the interest Of
our growing commerce
with the East. We
u
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necessarily devoted in
great part TO q consid-
Grafton OF the Spanish
war and Of the results
II wrought and the con-
ditions II imposed for
the future. i am graft
ned to announce that
the treaty OF peace has
restored friendly rela-
tons between the two
powers. Effect has been
given to its most impor-
tant provisions. The
evacuation Of Porto
Rico having already
been accomplished on
the 18th Of October.
1898, nothing remained
paOaagary thara htff N
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cuba.
All the Administrative Measures
Adopted Have Aimed to FIJI Cuba
for Regenerated Existence.

Se eo@o4O@o$o @ o = o 9 o@o$O$o@O
Ny annual message Of last year was
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TURKEY.
The United States Minister to Turkey