New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-16
CHINA md AMERICA.
TERMS OF THE NEW TREATY.

TERMS OF THE NEW TREATY
The Washington correspondent of The Boston
Journal gives the following synopsis Of the articles OF the
treaty negotiated by the Chinese Embassy and Secretary
Seward:
It is now understood that the negotiations were
corning additional articles OF the treaty OF June 49, 1883
and that these articles were signed on the attn inst by
VIM. H. Seward on the part OF the United States aud by
Arson Burlngame, Envoy Extraordinary, and ChikunR
and sun ChiaKua, Associated High ENJOYS OF the En-
perOr OF China. There are nine additional articles which
lave thus been agreed upon ana whf are no" before
Article declares that the Emperor Of China, in
making concessions the subjects OF foreign Powers OF
inc privilege OF Ieslulng on So'n tracts Vi lnu OF re-
sorting to certain waters OF That Empire Tor purposes or
trade has not reinqushod his night OF eminent domain
said land and waters and will not permit hOsttIes
or surrender his right OF jurisdiction over person or prop
Article two stipulates that any privilege or immunity
in respect trade navigation within the Chinese Do
minOns, which not have been stipulated by treaty,
shall subjected the discretion OF the Chinese
eTnmcnt. aud may be regulated by IT accordingly but
not in manner spirit Incompatible with the treaty
Article three provides that the Emperor OF China shall
have the right to appoint COnsuls at posts Of the United
ties as those which are enjoyed By public law and treaty
In the United States by the Consus Of Great Britain and
Article four provides that citizens Of the United states
jects in the United States, shall enjoy liberty Of
science, and shall be exempt from all disability per
secuton account Of their religious faith or worship In
either country Cemeteries OF whatever nationality shall
be held in respect and free from disturbance.
Article five recognizes the right OF man to change his
entirely voluntary emigration for these purposes.
Article six provides that citizens OF the two nations
shall enjoy in the other the privileges, immunes
exemptions in respect 10 travel residence may
there be enjoyed by the citizens Of the H0stayorea
tons
Article recognizes the necessity of representative
coins having q common value, and also common stand
ard of weights and measures for all countries.
Article eight provides that Chinese subjects shall be adj
mtted all schools and colleges Of the United States
without being subject TO religious or political tests
also authorizes citizens of the United States TO main
tain schools in those places In China where foreigners are
permitted TO reside.
Article nine sets forth THAT the United States, always
discaimng and disavowng all Intervention by one ma
ton in the affairs of another does dsclam and disayOw
any intention right interfere in the domestic d.
mnisraon Of China in regard to the construction OF
railroads. telegraphs, other material internal improve
ments On the other hand, His Majesty, the Emperor OF
China 10 himself the right 10 decide the time
and manner and circumstances OF Introducing such i'm
prOyenents within his dominOns. With this mutual un
Outstanding, IL is agreed that the Emperor OF China
shall at any time, determine 10 construct such works
and shall apply the United States, any other West
Power for facilities TO carry out that policy engin-
shall be designated who shall be PAID by the Chinese
(OVeTumeut