lute equality of treatment was the consideration for
concessions on the part of this Government made in the same article of
the treaty, and which have been faithfully kept.

It is a matter of regret that the Canadian government has not responded
promptly to our request for the removal of these discriminating tolls.

The papers submitted show how serious the loss inflicted is upon our
lake vessels and upon some of our lake ports. In view of the fact that
the Canadian commissioners still contest with us the claim that these
tolls are discriminating and insist that they constitute no violation
of the letter or spirit of Article XXVII of the treaty, it would seem
appropriate that Congress, if the view held by the Executive is
approved, should with deliberation and yet with promptness take such
steps as may be necessary to secure the just rights of our citizens.

In view of the delays which have already taken place in transmitting
this correspondence to Congress, I have not felt justified in awaiting
the further communication from the government of Canada which was
suggested in the recent conference.

Should any proposition relating to this matter be received it will
be immediately submitted for the consideration of the Senate, and if
forwarded within the time suggested will undoubtedly anticipate any
final action by Congress.

BENJ. HARRISON.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, _June 20, 1802_.

_To the Senate_:

In response to the resolution of the Senate dated March 14, 1892,
requesting that certain specified correspondence in regard to the claim
of Antonio Maximo Mora against the Government of Spain be communicated
to it; if not incompatible with the public interests, I transmit
herewith the report of the Acting Secretary of State on the matter.

BENJ. HARRISON.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, _June 27, 1892_.

_To the Senate_:

In response to the resolution of the Senate dated April 6, 1892,
directing the Secretary of State to send to the Senate, if not
incompatible with the public interests, copies of all commercial
agreements made with other countries, and also to report what steps have
been taken to negotiate a reciprocal commercial treaty with Mexico,
I submit herewith the reply of the Acting Secretary of State to that
resolution.

BENJ. HARRISON.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, _July 1, 1892_.

_To the Senate_:

For the information of the Senate and in further response to the
resolution of the Senate of February 24 last,