The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-12-10

as a first-class power in the sisterhood of
nations. Rough summaries of the treaty
based on guess work and conjecture-had
through the Associated Press was the first
opportunity offered 10 inspect a verbatim
copy Of a document which Is guarded with
fully the United States hac accorded japan
the recognition she has now as an enlight-
ened modern nation. All previous treaties
relics OF Eastern barbarism still remained
with Japan. Accordingly she was not al
her own tariff laws. but special treaty
regulations were made TO protect Amer
lean litigants and American commerce in
tive laws would not afford adequate pro-
lection. Running throughout the new
treaty are the concessions recognizing her
as well as natives. This is the chief fea-
ture of the treaty. The old consular courts
in which United States consuls tried cases
at japanese treaty ports are abandoned.
Instead OF them all cases. civil and GRIM
fnat in which an American Is concerned,
Will be tried by the native courts: The
right OF Japan to MAKE her own tariff laws
is also recognized. Heretofore the United
States has been free to make such tariff
laws as she saw NJ smec.lng Japan' on,
fixing duties above 5 per cent. ad valorem-
The protocol OF the new treaty recognizes
corning the tariff, and Articles Nv and V
give her for the first time the favored
nation clause" by which she Is guaran-
the United States imposes on other coun-
tries. The abolition of the foreign settle
ments. and their absorption by the native
her advanced municipal organizations.
On the other hand. the United States Sc
cured many nan S mbo maia nn sus5 a very
large class in japan, are guaranteed free
dom of worship and protection in that wor-
that of Article III. by which japan is opened
up TO American commerce. Heretofore
Americans have been restricted to a few
treaty ports of japan. They could not
reside or carry on business. or even travel
in the interior. Now, however, every cor
n s OF the the country can sst Is HRen Snsi no : amend snd
manufactures. lease lands. etc. 1t is the
opening of the heart of Japan. hitherto in
MERGE. In giving the japanese a similar
right to settle throughout the United
States care has been taken to provide tisat
their coming must be subject to our alien
and immigration laws.
The provision of the treaty that 1t must
be ratihed within SIX months makes II IN
cumbent for the Senate TO act on IL at the
present session. or the treaty will fail.
There is every probability. however, that
the Senate will act promptly. Minister Ku-
rino has Forwarded a copy OF the treaty
to his government, where IL will be con-
sidered and ratified by the Privy Council of
Japan.
Gun Shield Plates Tested.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 9-Recent tests
nave been made at the Indian Head prov
ing ground OF half-inch gun shield plates
designed to defect ordinary projectles and
protect the men handling the guns. Here
tofore the Navy Department has been using
chrome steel plates. which are considered
quite effective. The department, however,
desiring to keep fully abreast of every i'm
provement made TO increase the strength of
the shields. decided TO try some plates
made by the Carnegie company, the Mid
vale company and the Bethlehem company.
Yesterday two plates. one furnished by the
Bethlehem and the other by the Carnegie
company, were tested. Up 70 this time.
however, no encouraging results have been
reached and no shields decidedly better
than those now used have been produced.
The Mexico-Guatemalan Dispute.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-It was stated at
the Mexican legation tonight that no news
had been received concerning the alleged
conflicts between Mexican and GuatenIalan
troops. Minister Romero thought it very
doubtful IL any such had taken place. The
trouble between Mexico and Guatemala
arises out of a boundary dispute. a large
tract OF country on the border being claimed
by both nations. In order to settle the mat
ter a special delegate, Senior Emilio de
Leon. was sent TO Mexico by Guatemala.
He reached San Francisco on Dec. / and
the City OF Mexico five days later, and
negotiations have since been in progress.
Pending discussion no troops. the minister
says. have been sent to the disputed ter
ritory, which is almost entirely uninhab-
tied.
Mig Cities Given an Advantage.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Postmaster-
general Bisseil and Superintendent of For
eign Mails Brooks have decided TO provide
necessary arrangements for securing to
merchants in Chicago. St. Louis. Baltimore.
Boston and Philadelphia. the cities author
lied TO make up pouches for foreign points.
the advantage of forwarding foreign mail
by the latest train that connects with the
steamers at New York city. The plan will
obviate the necessity of having this mail
handled and waybilled at the New York
postoffice. and messengers, I'm cases of very
close connections. will meet the incoming
trains at the depot and carry the mail di-
rect TO the steamers. The arrangement will