The morning call., 1893-05-23
HO! FOR MEXICO.
The Chinese Preparing to
Move.
NEGOTIATING A TREATY.
President Diaz Wants the Coolies and
the Chinese Minister Has Pre-
scented Their Desires.

expense" saiG prominent Chlnese iner-
chant a few days ago. A careful lnVesti-
CATION has demonstrated that the mer-
chant was in earnest aud speaking with
authority.
The day after the Supreme Court de-
clared the Geary registration act eonstu-
tional three copies of a draft OF treaty
between the Chinese Empire and the
United Mexican States were forwarded
from this city by Lii Young Vow. the
Chinese Consul. They were sent to the
Chinese Minister at Washington, the
Chinese officials at Canton and TO Presl-
dent Diaz of Mexico. A fourth copy is
now in the POSSESSION of the local Consul.
For several years negotiations have been
carried on from time TO time between the
two nations, but without much success.
No treaty now exists, but the draft JUS
forwarded has been PREPARED alter much
correspondence between the representa-
lives of both countries and the Chinese
feel confident that il Will be adopted.
President DiaZ In his last message TO the
Mexican Congress called attention 10 the
fact that negotiations for treaty with
China were III progress ana 8 laVOrAOle
result was expected.
The proposed treaty of peace, amity
commerce. navigation and extradltion OF
fugitiyes from justice Is extremely lloeral
in it's provisions, each country pledging
the fullest exchange of commodities and
protection to life and property OF theH
citizens.
1t announces that the treaty is for the
purpose of establishing firm, lasting ana
sincere friendship. and TO fix III clear and
positive manner the rules which IN The
future will be mutually observed.
1t contains provision granting entrances
into both countries for citizens of each as
tourists or for trade or permanent resi-
dence. These are to enjoy the same priv
ieges, immuGities and exemptions In re-
spect to travel or residence as are enjoyed
by the citizens Or subjects of the most
favored nations.
By this treaty the Chinese will have the
right to become naturaliZed citizens OF
Mexico upon the same terms provided for
other foreigners. lyon returning tn their
native country with the intention OF re-
naming their citizenship will be copsld-
cred revoked.
The Chinese shall also enjoy all the
privileges of public educational Institutions
under the control of the Mexican Govern
ment and they shall also be permitted to
establish and maintain school and colleges
of their own.
In the matter of commerce the proposed
treaty provides for the most perfect equal
ity and reciprocity. and the two countries
mutually agree not to grant any particular
faYOrs TO other nations in respect TO COM
TO each
The citizens of the two countries shall
have the liberty to freely and with safety
come with their vessels and cargoes to all
ports and rivers of both. They may enter
the same and remain ard take up res
idence. They may occupy and own houses
for business purposes or land Tor agrlcul-
tural, manufacturing or commerce. They
will be permitted 10 carry OH all kinds of
trade and not be taxed higher duties than
any other nation may pay.
The alien subject will be exempt from
compulsory service in the army or navy
or 10 special contributions or taxes greater
than other nations. All merchants will
be permitted TO conduct business with out
Interference of any character.
Each country pledges to the citizens of
the other the most humane treatment.
The persons and property of every de-
scriptlon are to be protected. Also the
liberty of conscience in religion so long as
lie constitution Of the country is re-
spected.
The treaty arranges for the exemption
from taXes of the representatives OF the
Governments and regulates the delivery Of
criminals.
1t provides for the early formation of q
tariff commission for the purpose of faci!i-
tatlng the trade between the two countries.
The copy of the treaty is carefully
drawn aud is of great length, bnt the most
important provisions have been mentioned
here.
Vice-Consul King Owyang was averse to
discussing the proposed treaty with Mex
leo, but when Informed thai The CALL
was in possession of all the facts regard
ing il, he said: Yes, 1t is true that the
Chinese Government is negotiating q
treaty with Mexico, and a draft of what
we are willing 20 agree upon was recently
prepared by Attorney Lyman l. Mowry of
this city.
"Overtures for treaty between the two
nations have been frequently made during
the past few years. but his is the first
time that any definite action has been taken
In the matter. Whether or not the treaty
proposed by the Chinese Cover ment will
be acceptable TO President Diaz l can
not say, but judging from events of the
past i think it will.
I'VE have NO treaty with Mexico at the
present time, and our people hesitate to
settle in country when we are not pro-
tected by one. There are number of
Chinese in Mexico now, and they have a.
ways been kindly treated, and our COM
mercial relations have always been very
pleasant.
Mexico is very much undeveloped, and
under the labor of experienced Chinese
agricultnrists IL would make rapid prog
ress. 1t enjoys an excellent climate and is
suitable to our people. The agricultural
resources of that country are inestima bic
and that is class OF labor in which the
"Of course, the Chinese laborers cannot
earn at present as much in Mexico as they
do here, but if they are sure OF protection
and permanency of residence they vii
be willing to accept less compensation
That is what that country promises to III
and which the United States refuses.
"Wil the unregistered Chinese laborer
of the United States 60 TO Mexico? Well
cannot say. No douht many of them vii
prefer to go there il the proposed treaty l.
adopted. If thew do go it will also resul
in a large number of the merchants folio
ing them. Chinatown is now oyerrun witt
stores and all are complaining Of poor bust
ness.
ut will be several weeks before treat
Is agreed upon and signed and no one cal
tell what will happen In the meantime
Lyman /. Mowry. when asked about tn,
new treaty, said: Yes, / know such
document has been prepared and for
warded to the proper authorities. but IT
contents / must decline to discuss.
AT present there Is no treaty betwee
Mexico and China. but it is not the fan
of the Mexican Government They hav
made several efforts TO bring about clos
commercial relations. but without success.
/ know of oyertures being made for tn
settlement of Chinese Ia borers there, tu
they would not consent to come becaus
no treaty existed.
"To show you how much the Mexica
Government desires Chinese laborers
will cite an incident that occurred durir
my visit there few years ago. Til