Speech #450011153

It is understood. however. that the Italian government wishes to renew it. in its general scope. desiring only certain modifications in some of its articles. In this disposition I concur. and shall hope that no serious obstacles may intervene to prevent or delay the negotiation of a satisfactory treaty. Numerous questions in regard to passports. naturalization. and exemption from military service. have continued to arise in cases of emigrants from Germany who have returned to their native country. The provisions of the treaty of February 22. 1868. however. have proved to be so ample and so judicious that the legation of the United States at Berlin has been able to adjust all claims arising under it. not only without detriment to the amicable relationsexisting between the two Governments. but it is believed without injury or injustice to any duly naturalized American citizen. It is desirable that the treaty originally made with the North German Union in 1868 should now be extended. so as to apply equally to all the states of the Empire of Germany. The invitation of the government of France to participate in the exposition of the products of agriculture. industry. and the fine arts. to be held at Paris during the coming year was submitted for your consideration at the extra session. It is not doubted that its acceptance by the United States. and a wellselected exhibition of the products of American industry on that occasion. will tend to stimulate international commerce and emigration. as well as to promote the traditional friendship between the two countries. A question arose some time since as to the proper meaning of the extradition articles of the treaty of 1842 between the United States and Great Britain. Both governments. however. are now in accord in the belief that the question is not one that should be allowed to frustrate the ends of justice. or to disturb the friendship between the two nations.