New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-15

Gycm snDleos o. erave iuterc,t In respectful Ana
China TO 60 hehind that communication and either
ctcise is motives or deny the good fsth ellis sprs
Your EIcellsnciss would be justly offended II We
than the authorized voicp Of your sad
we presumed to 60 beyond your words an1 70 look for
fore that your Excellences win uaderssnd thai arc
that repressnt IN all tba We may say the ravs vs
considered resolution OF that Government; aud thst,
give tse most respectful attention to any views you
may submit to consideration, cannot In any dts
e Of Tod from m
claims the right on the part Of the Chinese Governments
We may make in its behalf.
IT. Ths Chine:s ] SC%mssouss replied what you have
dunn were BY the way Of argument merely, and we're
beard hat the IN
accord With the Irish and came into with
sS;s d % ga: Ss ss ~: s e
ms%oraad9m; & m but we added also IN the meDossndua
BY sucn moves our only desre to discuss and settle
these questions upon basis Of mutual smity." ;.
been made upon you by designing for mischeyous
the Goyernment Of the Uoted States does
not represent the Wishes Of the American people,
would call 70 the attention Of your Excelenc that the
preparing the periodical election OF their President
As you are well aware t is the habit on such 0ccasond
what policy they think the interest Of the country re-.
quires and We have tho honor 70 submit for your con-
Jet q chnsss i%nsSsSa which they have % rssOss
lively put before the world"
Influenced us IN this matter We had not been Dased by
what W.. we NAV. have heard, heard" r.u IL.
pleased to say to u.s. Since your Excelences desire TO
discuss this business further with US are ready 70 DIS
OF Exceenoes these propositions
70 a. s
~ no WISE the rsn or Of tue United
Minister and our presence here WITH full bowers to ne
9otiate ought to be TO you sufficient evidence OF what
by the Governmsnt Of the tned States 70 the proposal
the Chinese Government"
Tue Chinese Commissioners replied We assumed. Of
new Minister and three Commissioners to modify the
treaty the of Minister Seward nv were mo-
received no official information upon this point"
prehensions as we consider them We cordially recoe-
pize the amicabe spirit OF your COMMUNICATION. We
done the long and unbroken friendship between the
countries the fact that our Intercourse has developed
ana a am CANA 70 SSy
failed to receive all the benefits privileges and immunes
you kindly and justly say-was emneny just and hon
orabe in the highest degree to the Unted States Gov
The Chinese Commissioners replied: This is simple
truth The relations e.ssns between the two countries
knowledge service which Chinese labor rendered
OF the United States but would call 70
your attention that this immigiatton had commenced
ana largely increased before the Burngane treaty and
that In opinion that treaty has not as
you suppose materially contributed 10 the STRENGTHENING
Of our relations Of amity Indeed.we fearit has been
the for 1t is only since that treaty that the
question has arisen when now causes disturbance 10
our old and friendly relations And this brings US 70 the
point Of practical difference, which communication
indicates as existing between US The Burinkane treaty
nrni immigration into the United states At least the Gov
of the Uued states has hitherto acquesced 10
that construction OF the treaty and would much preler 70
what IL strictly means Under tho provision OF that
SSins has become very large and has raised questions
OF social order and political consequences not antcl.
receive as The conscientious convection the United
states Government What we are instructed to sly to
ssts. gSa ,Snfs snas % enitod Treat III;
question its own most important intere.,
ages we have derived you may feel assured that such
Immigration wonId not be limited prohibited unless
pect from the Chinese Government due consideration
Of the he'd dcntes imposes ,s ,n,,oo think.
ought to have the right to decide to whaI circumstances
fs It's %ost solemn 70 % to its
citizens Isl. not allow 1t 10 forese the exercise OF thai
cation OF what you consider your treaty rights ude,
the Burlingame treaty. as will enable u to dis
the Ts''" two 'Sc Countries. % II wo understand yOui
that you can upon negotiation whIca looks
the modification Of that treaty. 90 We do not see
refuse In advance-the modification OF tile BOrlIDgams
you can zee any Tsy n TIsI a a %s sS 1
will gladly consider IT, but II does not suggest sef
The Chinese Commissioners replied: THAT is not
idea. We are only anxious not TO do ANYTHING wulce
not be r Mr. D 'ns
modification Of the Burlngame treaty, for under tha
go to the United states srd the Others OF neither
try could mterfere but as they went 10 excessive NUN
classes from going t1ther and Chiaa Vas glad TO oU'
to concert measures with him 10 this end appear
sewara's proposons, we are quite ready 70 coneeri
further measures with you. The uni,ed States IA.
Ceedingy desirable and we thin. quite feasible" ash s"
avoid useless waste Of time and words 70 ASH Il at
the wv which We are sTpesd to put apos
The seGnss. GHss' hcm Ssr' By s
Chinese Govegnment will refuse to that Government
Conceded by treaty to those other powers In orderts
Indicate with more precision what the Government VI
the UnIted States desire: we submit to your considsra
The Chinese Commissioners replied: We will care
fully consider this proposition submit II 10 the frincs
and give you an answer:
PROPOSED IMMIGRATION TREATY.
At the meeting on the 18th the American Com
laid before the Chinese representatives
the following minute of such modification of exist
ing treaties as was thought necessary to secure the
object OF the Mission:
Article Frst-The United States Of America aud the
Emperor Of China recozDize the mutual benefit winch
results from the proper intercourse o the citizens and
subjects OF all nations, aud in order to encourage s1cn
sens Of the United States visiting residing ~ chis.
aud subjects Of Cnns visiting or residing In tne
United States for the purpose OF trade
travel temporary residence for the prosecution Of
teaching study curiosity, shall enjy IN tie respective
countries all the rights, privileges. immunl;les and
exemptions which granted by either country TO the
citizens aud subjects Of the most favored nations
Article Tro-Whenever IN the opinion of the Govern
ment OF the United States, the coming or Chinese
abOrers ~ the United States or their residence therein
affects threatens TO affect the interest ol
that country, 70 endanger the good order oi
the eaid cOnntry. or OF any LOCALITY MlImn