The New York herald., 1870-02-04
The BuRLiyGAME-CN!yA alIsSl0g.

Diplomatic Relations Between Prussia and
Chinn-Couur BismarcIx's Explanatory De-
spach to Minister Burlingume.
The following Is the complete text Of the despatch
lately addressed by Count Bismarck to Minister Bur-
lngame, the subject Of the state OF relations ex
listing between North Germany and China, ana
which was referred to IN cable telegram to the
HERALD D.
To His ExcellenCy ANsON BURLINGAME, Envoy Ex-
traordlnary and Minister Plenipotentiary OF HIS
Majesty the Emperor OF China
YOUR ExcELLENCY-I have the honor to acknow.
ledge the receipt OF your letter OF the 4uh inst refer
ring TO our conversation OF inc same anu the pre-
Ceding day. While bearing witness 10 The accuracy
Ol The recital Of what you said, willingly comply
with your request by reiteratlng In substance and
placing upon record what answered you.
Ii is q matter OF great satisfaction TO mo that
should have received the first direct diplomatic
this country, ana trust that the Intercourse thus
established in accordance with the law OF nations,
VIII prove equally beneficial 70 Doth parties:
The reception you have met with here and
OF which you and the other members OF the
embassy have Deen pleased to convey 10
me 80 warm an acknowledgment. testides the SYM
puthy oil the German people with China and It's de-
to cultivate with ner the most friendly relations.
am happy to ada that the North German Confeder-
alton and Ais Majesty the King, my gracious sover
elgn being the head OF the same, win not cease to
observe apolicy concurrng with that popular dispo-
sltion. They are convinced that III the intercourse
OF respective countries the interest or Germany
Will best be served by what IS conducive and neces
activity OF central government enjoying respect,
authority and power commensurateiy to the magni-
tude OF the empire, both in territorial extent and
number OF population.
by maintaining order and security Of life and pro-
perty throughout the realm such a government VIII
AFFORD the best guarantee for fair and equitable deal
ing on part Of the servants and subjects oil the
Emperor, the most eicacious and universal protec-
ton to our countrymen resortlng or trading to
Cnlna, the safest way to secure the execution
OF treaties and to obtain redress or grievances.
When embarrassed by internal dssenslons and
foreign conflicts the government would naturally
concentrate It's energies upon the further develop
meut Of the boundleas resources OF the country IN
dustry at home ana commerce abroad would grow
together and increasing prosperity would, 1t may be
trusted, strengthen the Dands and f0rtfy the de-
termination or the government TO follow up the
policy OF active intercourse, OF 8mity and mutual
confidence with foreign nations as indicated by your
MlSSlon
Resting upon those suppostions the North Ger
man Confederation VIII ever be ready TO suit Its at
ttude 10 the exlgencles OF that authority the I'M
pairing OF which In extent or intensity would open
@ prospect diHicut to imagine but certainly the re-
OF what the interest OF the western Powers III
tho growth OF commerce and spread Of civilization,
demands.
avail myself OF the opportunity to renew to your
Excelency the assurance OF my highest considera-
uon. BISMARCK.