Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-09-22

PISSED at tile First Ssssio" IF the ThirtsSrenh Congress-
TREATIES.
Treaty. of Peace Amity, and Commerce between the Uu
ia SIIes Of Anerica and China Concluded at Teutsin.
lime Is 1870; Ratified by the United StaIes December
~ IS and Proclaimed by the President of the United
States january 26, ls6n-
nv TaL President or THE UNITED STATES OF AMsRloA:
PROCLAMATION
Whereas treaty between the United States of America
end the Ta-TSing Empire concluded and signed at
snsn BY their respective pleniputentiares the egh
nth June, 1885, which treaty is word for word,
fhwS: =.
desiring maintain hrm, laStng and sincere friendship
have resolved in Gear and positive, by
means Of treaty general Of peace amity
and commerce. the rules which shall in future be mutually
observed the IneTc If their respective
% which most desirable object the President of the Unit
al States and the august gu of the TaTsng Empire
have named for their plenpotentares to wit: the Pres
dent of the United States of America. William Reed
Envoy Exrandnary and Minister Pieniplteutiary Chi
ma and his MicSiy the Emperor of China, Kweiang a
member uf the Prvy Council and Superintendent of the
Bard Of PunlShnen's; ana hwaShana, President OF the
Board of Civil Office and Major GENERAL of the Bordered
Bus Banner Division of the Chinese Bannermen bp;h nf
them beng Imperial Commissioners aud Pienipn,entiare
and the said MINISTER'S IN virtue OF the respective full
es they hare received from their governments have agreed
upun the following articles:
ARTICLE l. There shall be- as there have ALWAYS BEEN
pec and friendship between the United States of America
and the TSing EMPIRE and between their people,
.pecvv They shall not insult cypress each other for
anv ring cause produce eStrangemet between
them; and If other nation should act unusty up
p. ely, the United States will exert their good offices
arrangement of the question: thus showing their friendly
feelings
ARf H. In order perpetuate friendship on the ex-
change Of Publications by the President, with the advice
and consent uf the Senate OF the United States and his
Majesty the Emper of China this treaty shall be kept and
sacredv guarded this way, The original treaty.
ratified by the President Of the United States shall be de-
prsei Pekng the capital of his Majesty the Emperor
jesty the Emperor of China shall be deposited Washing
the capital of the United States in charge of the Sec
retary Of Stale
know and obey the provisions of this treaty. the IN
ed States OF America agree Immediately the exchange
OfraticannS 10 proclaim the and to publish it BY
Proclamation IN the gszettes where the laws of the United
States Of America published BY aurhnrity and his Ma
esty The Emperor China the exchange of publications.
agrees atey 10 direct the publication of the
the capital and by The governors of all the prnvnceS
ART w. In order further to perpetuate friendship. The
minister or cGmmiss oneI or the highest diplomatic repre-
ali have the right correspond of perfect
equality and confidence with the officers of the Prvy Coun
ell at the capital with Inc governors general of the Two
kwang> the pruvuces OF Fuhken and Chehkang of the
Two hwangS and whenever he desires to have such
reSpnnience with the Prvy Council the capital he shall
hive the right to send 1t through either of the said govern
nera! or BY the general post and all such cImmuni
cations shall be under seal. which shall be
iuy respected The Prvy Council and governors general
the may BE- shall in all consider and acknow
ledge such communications promptly and respee fully
ART V The minister of the United States of America in
China whenever he has business shall have the right
visit and at the capital of his Majesty the Emperor
of CHINA and there confer with member of the Priyy
Council any other high ocsr of equL rank depued fr
that purpose matters of cmmnn interest and advIn
tlg HIS visits shall exceed in each wear, and he
shall complete his business without unnecessary delay
he shall be allowed To land c'me 10 the m Iufh Of
the PihO into which he shall not bring ShipS-fwar and
he shall inform the horities thai place order thI
batS b. provided for him go his journey. He
mt to take advant this stipulation tn request visits
the capital on trivial occasions Whenever be means to
proceed Ia the capital he shall colhmun cafe, writing his
Intention % the ard Of Rites the cipa and hereup
on the said board shall give the necessary directions tn ia
eate his journey and give him necessary protection and
I'm at he
be furnished with suitable residence prepared for him,
aod he shall defay his expenses and his entire suite
Snail not exceed twenty perSns exclusive Of his Chinese
attendants, none of whhm shall be engaged in trade
ART VI If at any time his !jey the Emperor Of Chi
ma SHALL by treaty voluntarily de. for other
s permit the representative of friendly nation to
side at his capital for long shnr time then, without
any further consultation express pernssinn the repre-
sentative OF the United States China shall have the same
privilege
Arr VII The superior authorities of the United States
and Of China corresponding together shall d.
oequatty and in form Of ual communication, (chauh
wa) The cpuSuls and the local officers civil and militia
ry IN corresponding together shall likewise employ the
Styie and form OF mutual communication, (chauhwu)-
When inferior officers OF the government address
Pr officers of The other they shall do in the style and
form OF memorial, (shiu chin Private individuals in ad-
dressing superior officers shall employ the style of petition
Pnchng In shall any terms style BE- used or
suffered which shall be offensive disrespectful to either
party And 1t is agreed that presents undtr pretext or
ion whatever shall be demanded the United States
0y china, or of China by the United States.
ART WILL In all future personal int reonrs1 be'ween
the representative of the United States of Amca aud the
governors general governors the interviews sh Ill BE- had
al the official residence of the said officers at their
ay Residence or at the residence of the representative
OF The United States of America wh che b. agreed
upon between them; shall they Ike pre- ext f'r
declining these interviews Current matters shabs DIS
aperSOna meeting
Arr lN Whenever tion vessels of the UD ted States
Aefca IN cru ng along the cast and am ing the ports
opened Tor trade for the protection OF the sU their
couniry nr for the advancement elc shall arrive at
near any OF the portSu Ch rmmanders of said ships
ana The superior Local hIriIie of neat Shall If It
De necessary hold intercourse terms of equality and
courtesy in token of the friendly relations Of their respec
1--WE Ganns and the said vessels shall enjoy all suitable
cue' on the part of the Ch nese government in prcur
paS And the United States of America agree that in
case OF the shipwreck of any American vessel and its be
ing Piaged bv pirates OF in case any American vessel
cent to the without being shipwrecked, the national
vessels OF the United States shall pursue the said prates
ana II captured deliver them over for trial add punish
ART Y. the United States of America shall have the
right to appoint consus and other commercial agents fol
Inc proectiun of trade to reside such places in the do
minnnS of China shall be agreed be opened whC
snail hold official intercourse correspondence with the
oca officers of the Chinese government "a consul vice
consul IN charge taking rank with ntendant of crcu
o prefectl either personally in writing occasions
And the soHsUs and local officers shall employ The sEIe
mutual communication. If the officers of either nation
dsesPectfny treated aggrieved in any by the 9th
e authorities they have the right to make representation
o the same To the superior officers of the respective gov
enments who shall that full inquiry and strict usiic
' oe hau III u e premises ana tne SAID consuIS ano
agents shall carefully avoid all of offence to the officer
and people Of China On the arrival of consul duty
credited at any port in China it shall be the duty of the
minister of the United States notify the same th
governor general Of the province where such port is VIII
thOrty to act =
ART. Al All citizens of the United States of America il
ona peaeeaoiy attending to their affairs being placed
common footing Of amty and good will with subjects
ChIna shall receive and enjoy for themselves and every
h"pp hng f to them the protection of the c4
suit or injury Of sort If their dKe nos or