Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06

Il
trict and circuit courts OF the United
states Jurisdiction of civil suits brought
by aliens where the amount involved -ex-
solicitude be shown for alien rights in
cases of merely civil and pecuniary inn
port; how much greater should be the
affecting the life and the rights of aliens
under the settled principles Of interyia-
tional law no less than under treaty stip-
ulation,, In cases Of such transcendent
ally when experience has shown that
local justice is too often helpless to pun
ish the offenders.
part of this government to that end. the
Italian government has consented to. en-
ter into negotiations for naturalization
the regulation of the status of Italians
Except those of an age for active mill
tary service) who having been natural
Italy. 1t is hoped that with the mutually
conciliatory spirit displayed successful
conclusion will be reached.
TREATY WITH JAPAN
The treaty of commerce and navigation
between the United States and Japan. on
With TIE soo OK as Y
the 18th of July last, simultaneously with
the enforcement of like treaties with the
other powers. except France. whose con-
vention did not 90 into operation until
Aug. 4, the United States being, however,
granted up to that date all the privileges
and rights accorded to French citizens
under the old French treaty. By this
notable conventional reform Japan's posi-
ton as a fully Independent sovereign
power is assured, control being gained of
taxation, customs revenues, judicial adj
ministration, coasting trade and all, other
domestic functions of government and
foreign extra-territorial rights being
Comprehensive codes of civil and GRIM
maj procedure according to Western
methods, public instruction. patents and
copyrights, municipal administration, in
Guiding Jurisdiction over the former for
eign settlements customs tariffs and pro-
cedure, public health. and other adminis
The working of the new system has
given rise to no material complaints On
the part of the American citizens or in
terests, a circumstapce which attests the
has been prepared.
Valuable assistance was rendered : by
the japanese authorities to the United
States transport ship Morgan City which
at Kobe Permission has been
granted to land and pasture army horses
the Philippine islands. These kindly EVIL
dences of good will are highly appreci-
ated.
The Japanese government has shown,a
lively interest in the proposition of the
Pacific Cable Company to add to its pro-
ected cable lines to Hawaii, Guam and
he Philippines, branch connection with
NE COAST Oh Jdpdn 1t WOulQ De a RIdtl-
lying consummation were the utility of
he contemplated scheme enhanced by
bringing Japan and the United States
into direct Geographic relation.
CABLE TO MANILA.
Without repeating the observations of
ny special message of Feb. 10, 1899, con-
.erning the necessity of a cable to Manila,
respectfully invite attention to it.
Irecommend, that in case the Congress
hould not take measures to bring about
nc hxy anft 49, 6r1
.rnment. the postmaster general be au-
horized to invite competitive bids for the
establishment of a cable; the company
making the best responsible bid to be
lwarded the contract; the successful
to give ample bonds to insure
he completion of the work within rea-.
enable time.
MEXICAN RELATIONS.
The year has been marked by constant
With Mexico and in the magnitude Of
mutually advantageous interchanges.
his government has omitted no oppor-
elop and perpetuate the ties of cordial
ty. now SO long happily unbroken.
Following the termination, on Jan. 70.
500, by Mexico Of the convention of ex-
tradition of Dec. II. 1851, a new treaty
lore in accordance with the ascertained
eeds of both countries was signed. Feb.
;, 1899. and exchanged in the City of
iexico on the I'D of April last. -
erved to test the application of its WITH
rticle, which provides that neither party
hall be bound to deliver up its own citi-
ems, but that the executive authority of
ach shall have the power to deliver
hem up if in its discretion it be deemed
The extradition of Mrs. Matte Rich;a
Ht ene IN Mexeo Was afer
nature consideration directed by me In
he conviction that the ends of justice
'ould be thereby subserved. Similar ac-
on, on appropriate occasion. by the
ccomplish the desire of both govern
rents that grave crimes go not unpun-
she'd, but also to repress lawlessness
he new treaty stipulates that neither
overnment shall assume Jurisdiction In
ir Within the territory Of the
Their. This will obviate in future the
controversies which have
eretofore arisen through Mexico's asser-
on of claim to try and punish an
merican citizen for an offence commit
d within the jurisdiction of the United
tates.
The international water boundary COM
[arch /. 1889, for the adjustment of ques-
ons affecting the Rio Grande frontier.
as not yet completed its labOrs. A fur
ntil Dec "a, 1899. was effected by a con-
ention signed Dec. 2, 1885, and exchanged
nd proclaimed in February last.
An invitation extended to the President
Mexico to visit Chicago in October, on
ne occasion of laying the cornerstone
the United States government building
that city, was cordially accepted BY
i'm, with the necessary consent OF the
IeXican Congress, but the illness of
lember of his family prevented his at
enhance. The minister of foreign rela-
ons, however. came as the personal rep
of President Diaz and In that
fgh character was duly honored.
BEHRING SEA SEALING.
Claims growing out of the seizure of
merican sealing vessels in Behring sea
ave been under discussion with the gov
rnment of Russia for several years, with
ne recent happy result of an agreement
} submit them to the decision of a single
arbitrator. BY this act Russia affords
roof of her adherence to the benehcent
rinciple of arbitration which her pleni-
otentiaries conspicuously favored at The
Iague disarmament conference when u
-as advocated by the representatives OF
ne United States. 2
A suggestion for a permanent EXPOSE
on of our products and manufactures IN
,ussia, although not yet fully shaped.
as been so cordially welcomed by the
nperial government that 1t may not in
pity take fitting place In whatever
sgislation the Congress may adopt look
1g to enlargement of our commercial
opportunities abroad.
SAMOA.
Important events have occurred in the