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formed Of the case, 10 bring about an amieabie ar
rangement VI the question, thus showing their heudy
Article II. IN order to perpetuate friendship, on
the exchange Of ratification by the President, with
the advice aud consent Of the Senate OF the United
Satos and BY his Majesty the Emperor Of China ths
treaty shall be kept aud redy guarded IN this way
The original treaty. ratified BY the President o. the
United States shall he deposited a. Peking the capi
tai Of his Majesty the OmneTor Of China. in charge OF
the Priv Council; and as ratified by hs Majesty the
Emperor OF China shall be deposited at Washington,
TIE capital Of The Uaited states IN charge Of the Sec
ATrIrLE iii. In order that The people Of the two
countries may know aud obey the provisions OF this
treaty. the United States OF America agree immedi-
aely on the exchange OF rateaiohs, toprnelaim the
same and n publish It BY proclamation In the ga
zettes where the laws Of the United States OF Amer
lea arc published by authority and his Majesty the
Emperor Of China, on the exchange ot nthcatlons.
Agnes Immediately TO direct the publication Of the
at the capital and by the governors OF the prov
AErrcLr ". IN order further to perpetaate friend
ship the minister commissioner, OF the highest d.
pomahe representative o. the h1ed states o. Amer
lea IN China. shall at all times have the right To cor
repond on terms Of aerfect equality aud copddence
with the officers OF the Pdvy C0unJil at the capital
or with the govcrnors general Of the Two kwangs,
the provinces Of Fuhken and Chehkiang OF Of the
Two Kiangs; and whenever he desires to have such
correspondence with the Pryy Council at the capital
he shall have the right TO send 1t through either Of
The said goyernors general or By TIE general post and
which shall be most carefully respected. The Privy
Council and governors general, as the case may be,
shall in all cases consider aud acknowledge such com
munications promptly and respectfully.
Article v Tie minister Of the United States Of
America in China, whenever be has business, shall
have the right to visit and soonn at the capital Of his
Majesty. the Emperor Of China. and there confer with
nem0er Of the Priyy Council. or any other high Of
hcer Of equal rank depated for that purpose mat
ters Of common interest and advantage. His visits
shall not exceed one in each year. and he shall com
plete his business without delay He shall be allowed
to 10 by land or come the mouth Of the PehO into
which he shall not bring ships Of war aud he shall
niorm the Authorities at that place, in order that
boats may be provided for him % go on bis journey
lie Is not ~ take advantage of this stipulation TO
quest visits 10 the capital trivial occasions. When
ever he 70 proceed TO the capital be shall
munieate ia wriilng, his intention to the board Of
Rites al the capital, and thereupon the said board shall
give the necessary directions 10 facilitate his journey
and give him necessary protection and respect his
way. 0n bis arrival at the capital be shall be turn
Ishel with suitable residence prepared for him, aud
he shall def0ay his expenses and his entire suite
shall not exceed twenty persons exclusive Of bis Chi
nese attendants, none Of whom shall be engaged in
trade.
ARTICLE W. II at any time his Majesty the EN-
peror Of China shall, by treaty voluntarily made, or
Tor any other reason permit the representative OF any
friendly nation 10 reside az his capital for long or
short time, then, without T. her consultation or
express permission the representative OF tie United
States in China shall have the same privilege.
ARrIcLE VII. The superior auth jrt!es OF the Uni
ted states and Of China In corresponding together
shall do 50 on terms q equality and in form Of mutu
al communication, (chanhwui.) The consuls and iho
local officers, civil and mil tary In corresponding TO-
gether shall likewise employ The style and form Of
mutual communication, (chauhwui.) When Inferior
officers Of the one government address superior officers
Of the other they shall do 50 in The style and form Of
memorial, (shin chin) Private individuals In address
Ing superior officers, shall employ the style Of petition
lpinohlngl IN 20 ease shall any terais or style be
nsed or snhrod which shall DO offensive or disrospect
either party. And Il Is agreed that no presents
under any pretext form whatever shall over be de-
@a9dsd q the United s1aiea by China, Or Of China
AnricLE VIII. In all future personal Intercourse
between the reproscntatiro Of the United states Of
America and the governors general or governors the
interviews shah be had at The Official residence Of the
said officers OF at their temporary residence or at the
residence Of the representative Of the United Stses
OF America whichever may be agreed upon between
them; nor shall they make any pretext for declining
these interviews Current matters shall be discussed
BY correspondence, not to give the trouble Of
personal meeting.
ARTICLE TX. Whenever national vessels Of the
United States OF America, In cruising along the coat
and among the ports opened for trade for the protec-
top Of the commerce Of their country or for the ad-
vancemcnt Of science shall arrive at or near any Of
the ports Of China commanders of said ships and the
superior local authorities Of government shall il it be
necessary, hold ntercoure on terms Of equality and
courtesy IN token Of the friendly relations Of their re-
spectlvo natens and the said vessels shall enjoy all
suitable sacites on the part Of the Chinese govern
mouI IN UFuluIlNN PROVISIONS or Olner slDDllc9
making necessary repairs. And the United States Of
America agree that In case Of the shipwreek OF any
American vessel and its being pillaged by pirates
IN ease any American vessel shall be paged or cap
tured by pirates on the seas adjacent 10 the coast
without being shpwrecked the national vessels Of the
United States shall pursue the said pirates and II cap
tured deliver them over for trial and punishment.
i ARrIcAE x The United States Of America shall
have the right to appoint eonsuls and other CONNER.
cial agents for the protection OF trade to reside at
such places In the dominiOns Of China as shall be
agreed TO be opened; who shall hold official intercourse
aud correspondence with The local officers Of the Chi
nese government. "a consul viceeonsnl in charge
taking rank with ntendant Of circuit or prefecO
either personally or In writing, as occasions may re-
lquifc On terms OF equality and reciprocal respect
And the consuls and local officers shall employ the
style OF mutoal communication II the bcers Of Ell.
thrr nation are drepectfaly treated or agQreyed in
any way BY the other authorities they have the right
70 make representation Of the same to the superior Of
feers Of The respective governments who shall. see
that full snqgry and strict Justice shall be had in the
premises And the said oonsuls and agents shall care.
fully avoid all acts Of offence to the officers and peonle
Of China On the arrival Of consul duly accredited
a any port IN China, it shall be the duty Of the minis.
ter OF the United States 10 notify the same to the 90
vernon general Of the province where such port Is
grant him authority 10 act
ARTICLE H All citizens Of the United States Of
America In China peaceaby attending to their Affairs
will with subjects Of China, shall receive and enjoy
Tor themselves aud everything appertaining to them
them the protection Of the local authorities Of gov.
ernment who shall defend them tom all insult or in
jary oI aay sort. II their dwellings or property be
threatened or attacked BY mobs neendiaries OF other
ioet or lawles persons, the local officers on rcqai.
stion OF the consul, shall immedistely despatch mil
tay force to disee the rioters appreheh the guilty
individuals and punish them with The utmost ri,or of
the law. Subjects Of China guilty Of any criminal
act towards citizens Of the United States shall be nm
ised by tue Chinese authorities according 10 the laws
Of China and citizens Of the United States either on
shore or IN any merchaet vessel who may insult tron
bic, or wound the persons injnre the property Of
Chinese, or commit any other improper act in China
shall be punished only BY the eDnsui other public
fnnctionary thereto authorized according 10 the laws
Of the United States Arrests in order to tral may he
made by either the Chinese the United States au-
th0ntes.
ARTICLE NIL Citizens Of the United States, resi-.
ding or sqournlng at any Of the ports open foreign
commerce, shall shall be permitted TO rent houses and
places Of business hire sites on which they can
themselves build houses or hospitals, chur1hes and
cemeteries. The parties Interested can fix the rent
by mutual and equitable agreement; the prOpriet1rs
shall not demand an eNOTbtaat price nor shall the To-
cal authorities interfere, unless there be some obicc
tons offered the patio the inhabitants respecting
The place. The legal ees to the officers for APPLYING
ther seal shall be paid. The citizens Of the United
States shall not uureasonably nsist on particular
spots, but each party shall conduct with Justice and
moderation. Any desecraton Of the cemetsries ly na
ives Of China shall be severay punished ACCORDING
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