The morning call., 1891-07-11
Diplomatic Correspondence With
Mexico.
Arranging a Treaty Concerning the Ez-
CluSiOn Of Chinese.
Claims OF the Mexican Minister Of the Right
Of Transit Through His Territory.
Mr.. BlaiaeS Letters.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

WASHINGTON, July 10-Your corre-
spondent has been able to secure the diplo-
matte correspondence with Mexico concern
ing the treaty stipulations for the prevention
OF the entry of Chinese laborers into this
country. In a letter to Minister Ryan, dated
October %, 1890, Secretary Blaine quoted
the Senate resolution of May 2, 1890, re-
questing the President to negotiate with the
governments of Great Britain and Mexico
for the prevention of the entry of Chinese
laborers into this country Mr.. Blaine then
says: "The Government Of Mexico has
failed to perceive the grave embarrassments
attending the application Of diverse legisla-
tion to Chinese persons entering the ports
OF the two neighboring countries while a
long stretch of inland frontier between
these countries remains unguarded, or can
only be watched with difficulty in order to
prevent the influx by land of such Chinese
as may have entered the adjacent State,
whether lawfully or unlawfully. In the
case of Chinese surreptitiously entering
the territory OF one State in violation of its
laws Tor the sole purpose OF effecting
transit across its jurisdiction and so gain
ing unlawful access to a neighbOring State,
the evil has lately reached such proportions
as to suggest that the remedy is TO be sought
In the common interest of both countries.
L have, therefore, by direction of the Presl-
dent, TO instruct you to sound the Govern
ment of Mexico as to its willingness to enter
into negotiations to the end proposed in the
concurrent resolution above quoted; and
should a favorable disposition be mani
Tested, you may ask for general expression
Of views as TO the stipulations most likely
to comport with the legislation of
Mexico concerning the treatment of
Chinese labor immigration, together
with special consideration of the ex-
pedlency of so shaping the negotiations
by mutual understanding as to insure a
reasonably uniform application of prevent
i've measures in the United States, Mexico
and Great Britain"
MINISTER RYAN's REPLY.
Minister Ryan replied to Mr.. Blaine as
follows:
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES. |
CITY OF MEXICO, November, 1890.
SIR; immediately upon receipt of your In
stfnctions relative 10 the concurrent resolution
oil Congress looking 10 The negotiation OF treaties
Tor the prevention OF The entry OF Chinese labor
ers from Canada and Mexico into the United
States, called upon Mr.. Mari.cal unofiicially
and advised him OF It's contents. aud requested
him TO consider the subject with a view To favor
able action. He called my attention 10 Article
Xl OF the Mexican Constitution, which reads as
follows: Every man has right TO enter and 10
go out OF the republic, TO travel through Its
territory. aud change his residence without the
necessity OF any safeguard, pass port, ielier OF
sale conduct, or other like requisite"
While Mr.. Mariscal was reserved touching the
effect of his provision OF the Constitution upon
the proposed convention, he impressed me as
being inclined not 10 regard il as an insuperable
barrier. He has promised to give the matter
thorough consideration aud 10 confer with me at
an early daIe respecting il. 1 am. etc,
THOMAS RYAN.
MEXICo's ACTION AWAITED.
On November 10Th Mr.. Blaine wrote Min
lister Ryan as follows:
The article quoted seems to guarantee exemp-
tion on the part Of residents and travellers from
taxing passports, safe conducts or other like
requisite but II does not appear 10 dispense with
mairculation or 10 affect the sovereign attributes
In dealing with questions OF public security
without suggesting any Interpretation. the vi w
which Mexico may take OF tie uroposition is
awaited with interest.
NO RESULT REACHED.
Minister Ryan then replied to Mr.. Blaine
as follows:
Mr.. Mariscai yesterday Informed me that with
disposition on the part OF the Mexican Govern
ment 10 act favorably to The wishes OF the
United States In the matter. after a careful con-
side eiation he had been unable 10 reach The con-
clusion that his Government could make any
engagement: TO prevent Chinese laborers or any
other persons from going out OF Mexico In any
direction they may desire which would not con-
travene Article XI Of The Mexican Constitution.
Mr Mariscal further stated that lie would be
pleased to give the most friendly consideration
TO any plan that may be formally submitted
which will secure the OBJECT proposed Without
Infringing upon The provision Of the constitution
referred 10. am, etc, THOMAS RYAN