Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-07

lnturt.
II is believed that the establish
meht of these two tribunals Will go q
long way toward securing the arbi-
tration of many questions which have
heretofore threatened and, at times,
destroyed the peace Of nations.
Peace Commission.
Approaching these enlightened ten
dencies of modern times. the congress
at its last session passed a law pro-
Viding for the appointment of com
mission of five members ito be ap-
pointed by the president of the
United states to consider the ex-
nedlency OF utilizing existing interna-
tional agencies for the purpose of
limiting the armaments OF the ma
tions of the world by international
agreement and of constituting the
combined naVies of the world an in
ternational force for the preservation
Of universal peace and TO consider
and report upon any other means to
diminish the expenditures of govern
nlent for military purposes and to
lessen the probabilities of war.
| have not as yet made appoint
ments to this commission because /
have invited and am awaiting the ex-
prcssiOns OF foreign governments as
to thtirN Willingness to cooperate with
us in the appointment of similar com
missions or representatives who would
meet With our commissioners and by
JOINT action seek to make their work
Europe. Canada, Etc.
Several important treaties have
been negotiated with Great Britain in
the past twelve months. a prelim-
mary diplomatic agreement has been
I'd ina ~ n
claims which each govern
ment has against the other. This
agreement, with the schedules of
claims annexed. viii, as soon as the
sc hedules are arranged, be submitted
to the senate for approval.
An agreement between the United
States and Great Britain with regard
to the location Of the international
boundary line between the United
states and Canada in Passamaquoddy
bay and to the middle of Grand Mahan
channel was reached in a treaty con-
GUIDED May q, 1910 which has been
ratified BY both governments and
thus making unnecessary
the arbitration provided for in the
previous treaty OF April II, 1908
The convention concluded January
II, 1909, between the United states
and Great Britain providing for the
settlement of international differences
between the United States and Canada
including the appointment between
the two countries Of certain of the
boundary waters and the appoint
rnpnt of commissioners to adjust GER
tain other questions has been ratified
by beth governments and proclaimed.
The work of the international fish
-ries commission appointed in 1908,
andcr the treaty of April IL, 1908, be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States. has resulted in the formula
ion and recommendations of uniform
governing the fisheries OF
he boundary waters of Canada ana
he United States for the purpose of
and increasing the supply
D. food fish in such waters. In COM
plction Of this work. the regulations
agreed upon require congressional leg
station to make them effective AND
Tor their enforcement in fulflllment
IF the treaty stipulations.
Portugal.
In October last the monarchy in
Portugal was oVerthroWn. a proNi-
;onal republic was proclaimed, and
here WIS set up a de factO govern
mont which was promptly recognized
N the government of the United
states for purposes of ordinary inter-
course pending formal recognition by
his and other powers Of the govern |
mental entity to the be duly estab- |
ishcd by the national sovereignty.
Liberia.
A disturbance among the native |
ribes of Liberia in a portion of the |
during the early part of this |
year resulted in the sending, under |
he treaty of 1862, of an American |
,esscl Of war to the disaifected dis |
rict, and the Liberian authorities, as !
sisted by the good offices of the I
Amcrican naval officers were able to !
.estore order. The negotiations which |
nave been undertaken for the amel- /
oratiOn OF the conditions found in !
Liberia 10y the American commission !
whose report ! transmitted to congress |
IN March 20 last. are being brought |
20 conclusion. and il is thought that
within q short time practical measures |
IF relief may toe put into effect !
through the good offices Of this gov
,rnment and the cordial cooperation |
IF other governments interested in
.iberia's welfare.
THE NEAR EAST.
Turkey.
To return the visit of the special
sent to announce the acces- |
,ion of his majesty. Mohemet V, em- !
gpTOr OF Inc AlilbfiihISf ! Htiit ~ NTNAA7
special ambassador who, |
n addition To this mission of cere-
nony. was charged with the duty of
,xpressing TO the Ottoman govern
nent the value attached by the gov |
,rnment OF the United States to in
,reased and more important relations |
between the countries and the desire |
If the United states TO contribute TO
he larger economic and commeretal
development due 10 the new regime IN |
Turkey.
The rapid development now beam
ling in that ancient empire ana the
marked progress and increased com
nercial importance of Bulgaria, Rou-
mania and Servia make it particularly
,pportune that the possibilities OF
American commerce in the near east
,hould receive due attention.
Montenegro.
The national Skoupchtina having
expressed its win that the prinoipalitN
VI Montenegro he raised to the rank
If kingdom. the Prince of Montene-
.ro on August 8 last assumed the titie
,f King Of Montenegro. II gave me
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