Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-12-07
questions between the United States and

questions between the United States and
Canada: embracing twelve subjects,
among which were the questions of the
fur seals, the fisheries of the coast and
contiguous inland waters, the Alaskan
boundary, the transit of merchandise in
bond, the alien labor laws mining rights,
reciprocity in trade, revision Of the agree
ment respecting naval vessels in the Great
Lakes, a more complete marking of parts
OF the boundary. provision for the con-
veyarlce of criminals, and for wrecking
and salvage.
Much progress had been made by
the commission toward the ad-
justment of many of these ques-
tions where it became apparent that
an irreconcilable difference of views was
entertained respecting the delilniration of
the Alaskan boundary. In the failure Of
al agreement as to the meaning of arti-
cles and OF the treaty of 1925 between
Russia and Great Britain, which defined
the boundary between Alaska and Can.
ada, the American commissioners pro-
posed that the subject of the boundary
be laid aside and that the remaining
questions Of difference be proceeded
with, some Of which Were SO far
advanced as to assure the probability
1t settlement. This being de-
clined by the British commissioner On
adjournment was taken until the boun-
dairy should he adjusted By the two gov
ern1nents. The subject has been receiv-
Ing the careful attention which its inn
portance demands, with the result that
modus yivendi for provisional demarca-
tions in the region about the head OF
Lynn canal has been agreed upon; and it
is hoped that the negotiations now in
progress between the two governments
will entl in an agreement for the estab-
lishmeat and delEnitation ola permanent
boundary.
Apars from these questions growing out
of our relationship with our nothern
neighbour, the most friendly disposition
and ready agreement have marked the
discussion of numerous matters arising in
the vastand 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 remained
faithful to the precept of avoiding en-
tangling alliances as to affairs not Of our
direct concern. Had circumstances sug-
gested that the parties to the quarrel
would have welcome. any kindly express
sion of the hope Of the American people
that war might be aNerted, good offices
would have been gladly rendered.
Violence Against Aliens.
For the fourth time IN the present de-
cade question has arisen with the govern
ment of Italy in regard to the lynchlng of
Italian subjects. The latest of these de-
plOrabie events occurred ut Tallulah, La,
whereby five untortunates, of Italian
origin, were taken from Jail and hanged.
Because of defective federal jurisdiction
the president recommends legislation
giving federal courts powerof prosecution
in similar cases.
The Pacific Cable.
Without repeating the observations OF
my special message of Feb. 10, l699 con-
cernng the necessity of Il cable to Manila.
l respectfully invite attention to 1T.
recommend that in case the congress
should not take measures to bring about
this result by direct action of the govern
ment, the postmaster general be author
ized to invite competitive bids for the
establishment of Il cable; the company
making the best responsible bid to be
awarded the contract; the successful
company to give ample bonds to insure
the completion of the work within z rea
Sonable time