Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-12-05

49, os~oe o<xvc< Teoe ~ aept ~ -
tween e9r Dests and south>ra AfS3ea.
were ssissa 4 sppiscsssen OF a ns.ielDai
laW pseAiesSsng Dritish vessels fre1 trad
ING wteA tie sneny without regard 60
any coafraeand characters Of the gods.
while cargoes ahipped to Desagea Bay
IN neutral bottoms were arrested On the
eron1d OF alleged destinstion 20 snsmy's
country Approprists representations on
ear part resulted In the British govern
neat agreeing to purchase outright aii
s1eh goedc shown 60 be the actual prop
srV % American cisis~ns. thus closing
xns incident 20 the satisfaction Of the
Immediately interested parties. although
unfortunately without q broad settlement
or the question OF q neutrars right TO
ssnd goods not centrsbsnS per to q
seutrai port adjacent TO . esnigersss
area
Dsu.Aary Questions.
HE werk OF marking certain provision
~ boundary points for convenience Of
decentralization around the head OF Lynn
canal. In sccordsncs with the temporary
arrangement OF October, 1899. was com
pieces ey q Joint survey in July last The
neass vivsndi has SO far worked without
friction. nd the Dominion government
has provided rules and regulations for
securing 60 our citizens the esneet OF
tina reciprocal stipulaticn that the citi-
ehat arrangement within the temporary
Jurisdiction OF the other shall suffer no
ammunition OF the rights and privileges
they have hitherto enjoyed: but. however
accessory such an sxpsdient may have
Been 20 tide over the grave emergencies
81 the situation. Il Is at best but an un-
satisfactory nakeshift. which should not
BE suffered 20 delay the speedy and com
plete esta Enlistment Of ths frontier line TO
which We are entitled under the Russo
American treaty fer the cession OF Alas
Ia
In this relation I may refer again to
the need OF definitely marking the Alas
kan boundary where it follows the one
hundred and forty-frst meridian A con-
vsntion TO that end has been before the
senate for some two years. but as no ac-
ton has been taken l contemplate nego-
uating n new convention for a joint de-
termination OF the meridian BY teie-
graphic observations. These, il is believ-
ed, VIII give more accurate and unQues-
uonaole results than the Sidereal methods
heretofore independently followed which
~ II shown. proved discrepant st several
points on the line. although not varying
At any place more than 700 feet
The assassination Of King Hunbert
called forth sincere expressions OF sorrow
from this government and people. aud oc-
easion was 6tly taken 20 testify to the
Italian nation the high regard here felt
Ter the memory OF the lamsnted ruler.
The Isth.Isn Canal.
The growth OF Japan il next referred
To- The president says cur commercial
intercourse with Mexico continues to
thrive. The movement for international
arbitration is the subject OF another par
sgraph. AID the president then turns TO
the iDteroceanic canal He says:
The all important matter OF an inter
oceanic canal has assumed a new phase
AdherinG TO It's refusal &c reopen the
question OF the forfeiture OF the contract
/ OF the Maritime Canal company. which
Was terminated for alleged nonexecution
In October. 1900. the government of Nj
earaGua kas since supplemented that &C
ton b. declaring the styled Eyre
Cragin option void for nonp -vment or the
stipulated advance. Protes in relation
20 these acts have been filed In the state
department and are under considers ton.
DssuainE itself relieved from existing en-
gage@ents. the Nicaraguan government
shows q disposition 20 deal freely with
the canal question either in the way Of
negotiations with the United States or
~ taking measures TO promote the wa
tsrway.
Overtures for n convention TO effect
the building OF q canal under the auspices
alton In the meantime the views OF the
congress upon the general subject. in
the light OF the report OF the commission
I appointed TO examine the comparative
merits OF the various transisthmian ship
canal projects. may be awaited.
commend 10 the early attention OF the
senate the convention with Great Britain
20 facilitate the construction OF suck a
canal and 20 remove any objection which
I - ant Of -
sasaly called the Clayton Bulwer treaty.
oatisfaetory progress has been made
toward the conclusion OF q general treaty
Sf friesdship and intercourse with Spain
Ia replacement Of the old tresty. which
passed into allegiance by reason OF the
late war. A new convention OF extradi-
tien 10 approaching completion. and
sAould Be much pleased were q CONNER
! ctal arrangement TO follow. i feel that
we should not suGer to pass any oppor-
tunity to reafhrm the cordial ties that ex-
listed between US and Spain from the
time OF cur earliest independence and To
enhance the mutual benefits OF that
commercial intercourse which il natural
between the two countries-
hill 10 now pending TO effect the rec
omrncndation made in my last annual
message that appropriate Legislation lie
hae 10 carry into execution article Of
the treaty OF peace with Spain. by which
the United States assumed the payment
OF certain claims for indemnity OF its cit
liens against Spain. i ask that action
% taken TO fulfill this obligation.
We await the ful6liment OF the prom
ise OF the sultan TO make reparation for
the injuries suffered by American citi-
Gems In Armenia and elsewhere La the
Turkish empire His majesty's good dis
position In this regard has been evinced
| Nv The iQaua Of N Trade Ifr, %
the American college at Karput.
The failure Of action by the senate at
t4s last session upon the commercial con
ventions then submitted for Its consider
alton and approval. although caused by
eAe great pressure Of other legislative
Business. has caused much disappoint-
meat 20 the agricultural and industrial
Interests OF the country. which hoped 10
profit BY their provisions. The CONVEX
sisnal periods for their rati6cs ton hay
As expired. IL became necessary to sign
| e&ditional articles extending the time for
that purpose. This was requested on
eur part, and the other governments 10,