Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United StatesU.S. Government Printing Office, 1891 |
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Page vii
... existing trouble . In the tariff act a wrong was done to the Kingdom of Hawaii which I am bound to presume was wholly unintentional . Duties were levied on certain commodities which are included in the reci- procity treaty now existing ...
... existing trouble . In the tariff act a wrong was done to the Kingdom of Hawaii which I am bound to presume was wholly unintentional . Duties were levied on certain commodities which are included in the reci- procity treaty now existing ...
Page xiv
... existing laws to suppress this evil , though it is not certain that they will be found adequate . The report of the Postmaster - General shows the most gratifying progress in the important work committed to his direction . The business ...
... existing laws to suppress this evil , though it is not certain that they will be found adequate . The report of the Postmaster - General shows the most gratifying progress in the important work committed to his direction . The business ...
Page xxvii
... existing law providing a Federal supervision of Congressional elections offered an effective method of reforming these abuses . The need of such a law has manifested itself in many parts of the country , and its wholesome restraints and ...
... existing law providing a Federal supervision of Congressional elections offered an effective method of reforming these abuses . The need of such a law has manifested itself in many parts of the country , and its wholesome restraints and ...
Page xli
... existing treaties , and a copy of his reply of the 26th instant acknowledging its re- ceipt . Chinese enumeration bill : Incloses a translation of a note of the 17th ultimo from the yamên , protesting against the same , and a copy of ...
... existing treaties , and a copy of his reply of the 26th instant acknowledging its re- ceipt . Chinese enumeration bill : Incloses a translation of a note of the 17th ultimo from the yamên , protesting against the same , and a copy of ...
Page xlii
... existing treaty stipulations that entitle Chinese subjects to the same privileges of free transit through the territory of the United States as the subjects of the most fa- vored nation . The facts and reasons set forth in his notes of ...
... existing treaty stipulations that entitle Chinese subjects to the same privileges of free transit through the territory of the United States as the subjects of the most fa- vored nation . The facts and reasons set forth in his notes of ...
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Page 441 - I told him specially that we should contest the right of Russia to any territorial establishment on this continent, and that we should assume distinctly the principle that the American continents are no longer subjects for any new European colonial establishments.
Page 503 - Island, which point lies in the parallel of 54 degrees 40 minutes north latitude, and between the 131st and 133d degree of west longitude, (meridian of Greenwich,) the said line shall ascend to the north along the channel called Portland Channel, as far as the point of the continent where it strikes the 56th degree of north latitude...
Page 483 - ... Powers: it being well understood, that this agreement is not to be construed to the prejudice of any claim, which either of the two high contracting parties may have 'to any part of the said country, nor shall it be taken to affect the claims of any other Power or State to any part of the said country ; the only object of the high contracting parties, in that respect, being to prevent disputes and differences amongst themselves.
Page 444 - ... point the line of demarcation shall follow the summit of the mountains situated parallel to the coast, as far as the point of intersection of the...
Page 565 - And whereas, it is found expedient for the better administration of justice and the prevention of crime within the territories and jurisdiction of the two parties respectively, that persons committing the crimes hereinafter enumerated , and being fugitives from justice, should, under certain circumstances, be reciprocally delivered up...
Page 188 - Chinese subjects visiting or residing in the United States shall enjoy the same privileges, immunities and exemptions in respect to travel or residence as may there be enjoyed by the citizens or subjects of the most favored nation.
Page 500 - Sea, and what exclusive rights in the seal fisheries therein, did Russia assert and exercise prior and up to the time of the cession of Alaska to the United States?
Page 445 - ... shall prove to be at the distance of more than ten marine leagues from the ocean, the limit between the British possessions and the line of coast which is to belong to Russia, as above mentioned, shall be formed by a line parallel to the windings of the coast, and which shall never exceed the distance of ten marine leagues therefrom.
Page 503 - ... degree of west longitude shall prove to be at the distance of more than ten marine leagues from the ocean, the limit between the British possessions and the line of coast which is to belong to Russia as above mentioned...
Page 502 - It ia agreed that, in any part of the Great Ocean, commonly called the Pacific Ocean, or South 'Sea, the respective citizens or subjects of the high contracting Powers shall be neither disturbed nor restrained, either in navigation or in fishing, or in the power of resorting to the coasts, upon points which may not already have been occupied, for the purpose of trading with the natives, saving always the restrictions aud conditions determined by the following articles.