Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-12-09
The Chinese. American Treaty.

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peculiar to its oclimate and locality, t.,
the welfare Of society is made incident 4
. willing exchange Of these various com
modities. No nation produces everything
necessary to great refinement and civiliza
ton, yet nearly all produce a surplus o.
some useful product, and through the
agency Of commerce, may barter tina,
I which Il has in abundance for that which
il cannot grow 1t all. The mutual depen
dfnce thus established by human desire,
subserves the higher purpose Of improving
all conditions Of men. Intercourse in
trade brings the different principles, habits
customs and laws OF various nations in
contact; these impart to each other some
what of their respective natures and pc
culiarties. and in some degree, it may be
assimilate themselves. Thus are acquired
mutual advantages which neither diploma.
cy nor force can without extreme difficulty
extort.
The exclusive policy pursued by the
Celestial Empire has been in violation oi
this plain duty and privilege Of friendly
governments. She has become q strong
and populous kingdom, rich in those sta
pies which no other country furnishes, and
which civilization SO much needs. Having
Voluntarily shut cut from herself the inGu
ences--moral, political and commercial
Of the West, she has become the favorite
seat Of intolerance, conceit, arrogance and
deception. Theft and falsehood are her
national characteristics. Against these,
traders with them have to exercise the
utmost precauton and vigilance. SO ex.
pert are the Chinese in their fraudulent
arts, that when giving piece Of coin for
any article it is necessary to watch a.ten-
lively every movement, else the genuine
coin will be exchanged for it's exact coun
terfeit, and the latter handed back to the
purchaser with the assertion that it is the
one be gave and is spurious.
| Tber uroat limitations ba,I
ing and the mechanic arts. Their pro-
auctions are accurately fashioned after The
model, and if garment is ordered. a
pattern will be required and the production
will be an exact counterpart, patches and
all.
With such a people, The most per.eve-
ring efforts have been made to establish a
commercial relationship. President BIZ.
cHAsAN gave the matter his early attention
and, deputed Commissioner REED to pro.
coed TO China ana negotiate for the inter.
ests of our Government. The hostile de-
moustrations Of England and France
towards China rendered the mission of
Mr.. REED one Of great difficulty and deli
cacy. But he has conducted the negotia
tions with marked success and ability.
The treaty which is concluded es.ab
fishes friendly relations between the two
governments upon permanent basis-ad.
n.its the United States upon an equality
with the most favored nations-srants US
resident consuls in China. and affords
/ them al suitable facilities for the pro,ec
ton Of our raie--for repairing and pro
visionin- our shipping provides for the
security Of the lives and property of our
| citizens against insult and injury, and
places them on common footing Of amity
and good will with the subjects of China
affords relief to our shipwrecked vessels.
and permits our citizens TO frequent the
ports of Canton. Chnucbau. Annoy, Ming
p' and Shanghae, and any othcr. ports that
may be open 10 The commerce IF other mn.
tfons, and provides for the collection bv
Jaw Of debts from Chinese subjects. An
other important feature of this instrument
is the respect shown to our neutrality.
Should China at any time become involved
in war with the nations now treating
with her, and for that reason should ex-
c'uae them from her ports still the United
States can trade with freedom and security
not only with China. but between her and
her enemies provided the articles of trade
are not contraband.
Another concession important in itself,
/ and hopeful in its results, is tie tolerance
solemnly guaranteed to those Who profess
the principles of the Christian religion.
There is TO be no more persecution Of mis-.
sionaries. but quietly and peaceably they
are permitted to teach their sacred doc.
trines.
Such Is rough outline of the privile.
ges which Mr.. REED has secured for our
government and for the civilized world.
1t reflects the greatest credit upon the
commissioner as well rs the administra
ton under whose directions he has acted.
y. =. DepUsy MARSHALL.
Col. ROBERT MEANS, Mayor Of Sioux
City, has been rendered this appointment
by LAUREL SUMNER. Esq, U. S. Marshal
for the State Of Iowa. This is an excellent
appointment, and one which will be entire.
y satisfactory to the Democracy Of Wood
bury county, As well as the large circle OF
personal friends who are politically oppo.