New-York tribune., 1870-12-19
DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE.

EFFORTS FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF PIRACY ON
THE COAST OF CHINA-THE TIEN-TsN MAS
sACRE-INsTRUCTIoN TO MINISTER LOW.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-It appears from the
diplomatic correspondence recently transmitted to Con-
gres that in February last Baron Gerot sent to secre
tary Fish the contents Of confidential note from Count
Bismarck wherein he urged the Importance Of combined
measures the part Of the maritime powers for the ex
termination OF piracy on Chinese waters. The Baron
also stated that the British Admiralty had given orders
TO the naval commander In China to cooperate Tor the
object mentioned. Secretary Fish, on March 81 informed
Baron Gero that the President had taken great pleasure
IN complying with the request of Count Bismarck by d.
rectng instructions to be issued from the Navy Depart
ment TO Admiral Rogers The cooperation Of Admiral
Rogers and the under his command would, how
ever be limited 10 cases Of recognized piracy He was
instructed to proceed in such way not to wound the
sensibes Of the Government OF China OF to interfere
with the peaceful policy toward China, In which the
Government OF North Germany and that OF the United
States happily In his letter to the Secretary OF
the Navy this subject Secretary Fish says:
"should unhappily any cause for hostilities occur
during the mission, ii Ia hoped the Navy Department viii
instruct Admiral Rogers, in such case 10 advise with
Minister Low and to leave with this Department the re-
sponsibiy OF war or peace"
Acting Secretary Of State Davis, November last, IN
writing TO Minister Bancroft, says:
minister adheres to his original opinion that the
disturbance TenTsin involving the massacre, was
local and unpremedtated and that the Government at
preserve peace; but the Minister appears TO have
decidedly modified his opinion TO the probability that
they will be able TO do fearing that the Chinese
Government might find Itself too weak To resist the pres
popular opinion In the masses, acting In harmony
with the cherished wishes and purposes OF the hterd
and that may be forced into war to prevent popular
outbreaks.
1.-THE President does not propose 70 take part nor does
he invite North Germany 70 take part In any contro-
yergy between France and China. growing out OF the
massacre TenTsn. He only desires, 30 far as the
Impression the naturalization OF German and French
influence by state OF hosttes operated to enfeebe
the Central Government that that influence may be re-
moyed and that should unfortunately general war be
declared by China, should outbreak against for
eigners take place. which the Government cannot pre-
vent nor punish the several Powers may he In position
10 afford the fullest measure OF protection"
On the ?9h OF November Secretary Fish wrote to Min
lister Low:
"Although the general tenor OF your note OF the
18th of September to Prince Kung Is regarded as
udicous aud proper assurance toward the close
that fragrant violation Of the rights and priyeges OF
our citizens by the people, and the failure OF the Imperial
Government apply the proper remedy promptly, are
the only circumstances which will cause departure
from the traditional policy Of the United States In their
intercourse with China considered to he too strong an
assurance OF forbearance and 1t would be perhaps well
that Prince Kung should understand that any violation
OF the rights of citizens, and fagran violation or
treaty stpuatons Of other Powers may cause Change