The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-04

In the interest of expanding trade BE-
tween this country ana South America
efforts have been mace during the past
year to conclude conventions with the
southern republics for the enlargement OF
postal facilities. Two such agreements
weree signed with Bolivia on April "a. of
Whf1n the money order system Is under
going certain changes suggested by the
postofhce department. A treaty Of extra
dition with that country signed on the
same day is before the senate.
Conditions in Brazil have weighed
heaylly on cur export trade to that coun-
try In marked contrast to the favorable
conditions upon wf1ioh Brazilian products
are admitted into our markets. We rely
upon the reciprocal conscience and good
Will OF that government to assure US a
further improvement in our commercial
relations.
1t is gratifying to announce the residu-
al questions between Costa Rica and
Nicaragua growing out OF the award OF
President Cleveland in 1883 have been Ad-
1usted through. the choice of an Ameri-
umpire tc run the disputed line. His
task has been accomplished to the satis-
faction of both contestants.
A revolution in the Dominican republic
toward the close of last year resulted In
the installation of President Jiminez,
whose government was formally recog-
nized in January. Since then final pay
ment has been made Of the American
claim IN regard to the ozama bridge.
The settlement of the Samoan problem
70 which / adVerted in my last message
has also accomplished much good results.
Peace and contentment prevail in the
islands. especially in Tutuila, where a
the confidence Of the kindly disposed ma
tiYes has been organized under the direc-
Iion of the commander of the United
states naval station at Pago Pago.
An imperial meat inspection law has
been enacted for Germany While It may
simplify the inspections, It prohibits GER
tain products heretofore admitted. There
is still great uncertainty as to whether
our well-nigh extinguished German trade
IN meat products can revive under it's
regulations not yet promulgated which
we confidently hope will be free from the
determinations which attended the en-
forcement of the old statutes.
Our friendly relations with Great
Britain continue. The war in South Afri-
ca introduced peculiar political condi-
tons tons A condition. unusual in intsrna-
Britain seizing cargoes shipped in neu-
trail ships on the grounds that they were
titons on our part resulted in the British
government agreeing to purchase all such
goods shown to be the actual property OF
American citizens, thus closing the in
ately interested parties, although unfor-
tunately without broad settlement of
the question of q neutral right to send
goods not contraband to a neutral port
adjacent to belligerant area.
The work of marking certain provision
al boundary points for convenience Of
canal in accordance with temporary ar
rangements of October, 1899, was COM
Rleted by joint, survey in July last:
The modus vivendi has so far worked
without friction, but however necessary
such an expedient may have been to tide
over the grave emergencies of the situ-
alton, 1T Is at best but an unsatisfactory
makeshift. which should not be suffered
to delay the speedy and complete estab-
lishment Of the frontier line. to which
treaty for the cession OF Alaska.
In this respect may refer again to the
need of definitely marking the Alaskan
ridian. A convention TO that end has
been before the senate for some two
years, but as no action has been taken,
contemplate negotiating a new conven-
tion for a joint determination of the me
ridian by telegraphic observations.
The pending claim of r. H. May against
settled by arbitration. George F. B. Jen-
ner, British minister at Guatemala, who
was chosen as sole arbiter. having ward
ed ~ si4Se5o Is in geld to the ;a Claimant -
called forth sincere expressions OF sor-
rev from this government and people.
to +he Italian nation the high regard we
felt for the memory of the lamented
ruler.
The closing year has witnessed a de-
cided Strengthening of Japanese relations
with other states. The development of her
Independent, judicial and administrative
functions under the treaties which took
effect July II, 1899. has proceeded without
interference. showing the competence OF
the Japanese to hold a foremost place
Se vasabe shs eder1 snd Rf09ss R09s
tended by the Japanese government and
naval officers to the battleship Oregon
are gratefully appreciated.
No noteworthy incident has occurred in
our relations with our important southern
neighbors. Commercial intercourse with
Mexico continues to thrive and the two
cr0X re n
foster their mutual interests in all prac-
ticable ways.
preme court that the awards O. the late
joint commission in the LaBra and Well
claims, were obtained through fraud, the
sum awarded in the first case. $4OS 0Se 0S,
amount of the We'll award will be re-
turned fl like manner
A convention Indefinitely extending the
time for the labors of the United States
and Mexican international (water) boun-
Diary commission has been signed.
The long standing contention with Por-
Delagoa Bay railway mas been at last
determined by favorable award of the
tribunal of arbitration at Berne to@which
II was submitted.
Goodwill prevails in our relations with
the German empire. An amicable adjust
ment of the long-pendIng question of the
admission of our life insurance cOmpaI-
les to do business in Prussia has been
The policy of reciprocity so manIfestly
rests upon the principles of international
equity and has been SO repeatedly ap-
proved by the people of the United States
that there ought 10 be no hesitation in
either branch of the congress in giving
to 1t full effect.
Lynching of Italians.
In my last message referred at con-
siderable length to the 1ynching of nve
italians at TuIlulah. Notwithstanding
the efforts of the federal government
the production of evidence tending to in
culpate the authors Of this grieyous Of
fense against our civilization and the re-
peated inquests set on foot by the au-
fhorities OF the state of Louisiana, no
punishment has followed. Successive
grand juries have failed to fndict. The
REPRESENTATIONS of the Italian govern
been most temperate and just
Setting the principal at issue high above
all consideration of merely pecuniary
indemnification such as this government
made in the three previous cases, Italy
has solemnly invoked the pledges OF sx-
to which she IS entitled shall be granted
her unfortunate countrymen In our terri
tory with the same fall measure she her
self would give to any American where
his reciprocal treaty rights is condemned.
renew the urgent recommendations
made last year that the congress appro-
priately confer upon the federal courts
Jurisdiction In this class of international
cases where the ultimate responsibility
of the federal government may be in
TO accomplish this which was introduced
in the senate and the house. It Is incum-
bent upon US to remedy the statutory
omission which has led, and may again
lead. TO such untoward results I have
pointed out the necessity and the prece-
dar,f for laGfalafi0n of this character Ifa