Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-06
Our FOREIGN RELATIONS.
The Nicaragua Canal Ainshn" p'S
pute-Lynching of Itaiians-E'c'

for the past year is thoroushiN IeNie"
Among the subjects touched upon are inc
the settlement OF the lons-pel"li- "or'-
dairy dispatc between the Aig'h,l"t ~
public and Chile. the progress '""'
hen made toward the conclusion OF "
convention OF extradi1on with lte Ni-'n
tine Republic which oniy awaits 'ne ""-
iustment OF some sigh, changes lh tne
text before exchange. the rciusal ol t,'N
government 10 assume liability JOY 'he
Killing OF certain Austrian ana huhs"-
rlan subjects by the authorities OF leiH'
svlyania. at Latmer. while supp essii 3
an unlawful tumult OF miners. s'r'e"
Der 10 1891; the mitigation by the hei34""
Government OF restrictions on TIC lm-
portation OF cattle from the United states
the attempt on the part Oh or gov
eminent 10 induce the Government
of Bolivia TO amend its marriage laws
so as 10 give legal status 10 me non
Catholic and civil marriages OF aliens
within It's jurisdiction, the settlement OF
the claim for the seizure Of the AmeIl-
can-owned newspaper. the Panama star
and Herald. by the authorities OF Coioih-
bia, that government agreeing 10 Pug
$4,000 In damages, and the question
raised by the action of Denmark in I'M
noslng restrictions on tho importation OF
American meats. which has confnoed
without substantial result in our favor.
The coed will Of Brazil in cOrciaiiy re-
ceiying two American watshps, ana that
of Colombia shown by tie extension
OF facilities TO the Nicaragua Canal Com
mission IN their approaching lhNestisa-
ton OF the Panama canal and oihef pro
lected routes across the lslhmus on "a
ren is mentioned.
The controversy gIowlgg out OF the
collection Of certain public dues by the
surrectionary movement last February Is
still unsettled.
IsTHMIAN CANAL.
The Isthmian Canal Commission. which
WAS organized under the terms ol the
act approved March 3. 1893. for the pnr-
pose of examining the American isthmus
with view 10 determining ihe most pr1c-
ticable and feasible route Tor ship canal
across that isthmas. is al work ana mas
made good progress.
Regarding this matter. the President
saws:
",The great importance Of this work
cannot be too often on too strongly press
ed upon the attention OF Congress.
In my message OF a year ago / expressed
my views Of the necessity Of canal
which would link the two great oceans,
10 which / again invite your COnsidcra-
tlon. The reasons then presented for
early action are even stronger now
TRADE WITH CHINA.
The President renews his recommends
tions. made 90 his message 10 Congress
December g.. 1898. for an appropriation
for commission 10 study the commercial
and industrial conditions in the Chi
nese empire. and report as 10 the OPP
portunites for and obstacles 10. the en-
largmcnt of markets in China for the
United States. The Importance of this
subject has steadily grown. and DO time
should be lost in studying for ourselves
the resources Of this great field for Amer
lean trade and enterprise
Considerable space is devoted 10 The
coming Paris Exposition. and the dG
vantages OF a proper American display
are set forth.
GERMANY.
"Our relations with Germany continue
TO be most cordial The increasing mu
macy OF direct association has been me K
ed during the year by the granting per
mission in April fOY the landing on oin
shores of "a cable from Berkum Linden
on the North sea. by way of the Azores
and also by the conclusion on Septcmboi
"a Of a parccs-post convention with Tia,
German empire In all that promise.
closer relations Of intercourse and com
mCrcc. and a better understanding be
tween two races having so many trMu
IN common, Germany can be assured o.
the most cordial cooperation of TIN
government We may be rivals in man.
material paths. but our rivalry Should
De generous and open. ever aiming towor
the attainment of larger results and tn
mutually beneficial advancement of Cac
la the line OF its especial adaptabiity.
FOOD-STUFF INSPECTION.
THE several governments of the EN-
pire seem reluctant 10 admit the natur,
excellence of our food productions, an
10 accept the evidence We CONSTANT
tender of the care with which their purlt
Is guarded by rigid inspection from ia
farm. through the slaughtcr-house an
packing establishments, to the port G
shipment our system of control over e>
ported food staples invites eXaminaltc
from any quarter, and challenges respe'
by its efficient thorOughness 1t Is 70
hoped that in time the two government
will act I'm common accord toward IN
realization OF their common purpose
safeguard the public health. and to II
sure the purity and whOlesomeness or "a
food products imported by either countl
from the other Were the Congress
authorize an invitation 10 Germany
connection with the pending reciprociI
NEGOTIATIONS for the constitution OF
Joint commission Of scientific experts an
practical men Of affairs TO conduct
searching investigation OF food pIodu'
ton and expectation in both cOuntriC
and report To their respective Legislature
for the adoption of such remedial me-
sures as they might recommend for elite
The way might be opened Tor the desired
result indicated
ALASKAN BOUNDARY MATTER.
The work OF the Joint High Commi'
sion and its failure TO determine q
Alaskan boundary. receives attention, an
the hope is expressed that the negou
tions now in progress between this go'
eminent and that of Great Britain vi
end In an agreement for the establishmel
and delimitation of a permanent boun'
airy
Apart from this question, growing on
OF our relationship with our northei
neighbor, the most friendly dispositiC
and ready agreement have marked II
discussion OF numerous matters arisii
I'm the vast and intimate intercourse
the United States and Great Britain.
BoER-BRITIsH WAR.
''This government has maintained a
attitude of neutrality in the unfortuna
contest between Great Britain and q
Boer States OF Africa. We have remain,
faithful 20 the precept Of avoiding ei
tangling alliances as 20 affairs not of o.
direct concern. Had circumstances SUI
gested that the parties To the quar-
would have welcomed any kindly expire
sion Of The hone of the American neon