The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10
TREATY WITH JAPAN.
rr,I Text of the Measure Now
Before the senate.
recooaizEs JAPAn's PROGRESS
r,.se ard the Pnnfshnsnt of Crime
me sssjecss Of Zach Nation shaii
a.,. the same Treatment

-, Of the new japanese treaty. which
y -:,red November 2. Is9s, between the
~-s..s stase. and thu emE ire Of Japan.
: also connected with il protocol
- 90 the same day. relating TO certain
sss.rn. matters 81 mutual concern.
49, Cleveland in transmitting the
- makes no comments. Secretary
s'..ssn,'s note 70 ;hs president is Of the
-. character. The nessage was trans
- 10 the senate December 6. and re-
s,rss 70 TIE COMMITTEES on foreign rela-
ssns:
.sThe nresident Of the United States and
!. rnaissty the emperor Of Japan, being
.susssg des;rous OF maintaining the reia-
al good understanding which hap
sxis. between them by extending
- sarreaaing the intercourse between
-, re3Dective states. and being con-
sssasS that this object cannot better be
.e-sssrgss shed than by revising the treaties
1910 existing between the two conn
-. have resolved 10 complete such re-
go based upon the principles OF equity
- ,autuai benefit, and for the purpose
go named IS their pienipoteD tiaries,
- i 10 say. the president of the United
go. nj America, Walter @ Gresham.
..-rsfarv OF state Of the United States and
s.nsissty the emperor of Japan. Jashii
sIseIeniro Kgrlna, OF the order OF the
s.ered Treasure aud Of the Fourth Glass,
"a having communicated 10 each other
sassf full powers. found 10 bs IN full and
due FORM have agreed ana coneauaea the
| Blowing articles:
shstirle /. The citizens and subjects Of
sseh az the two high contracting parties
hal have full liberty TO travel or reside
i. any mart Of the territories of either con-
~seting PARTY, and shall enjoy full and
,avfeet rroteetion for their persons and
rrouersr They shat have free access to
. The courts OF justice IN pursuit and defense
! 81 their rights. they shall he at liberty,
| soual.y with native citizens or subjects. TO
t6oose and employ lawyers, advocates and
| Representatives 20 pursue and defend their
| rights before said courts: aod In other
| matters connected with the administration
| Of Justice they shall enjoy all the rights
snd privileges enjoyed by native citizens
Or subjects in whatever relates TO rights
| 10 residence and travel, to the possession
| Of goods and effects OF any kind, TO the
succession TO personal estates. by will or
eshersise. and the disposal OF property OF
ans sort and in any manner whatsoever
| shicI they may lawfully acquire. The
| esirsns or subjects of each contracting
Dsrly shall enjoy in the territories of the
| esher the same privileges. liberties and
| rights, and shall be subject to no higher
| Imports o. charges in these respects than
| astiye citizens or subjects of the most
| iasorrd nation. The citizens or subjects
ef saeh contracting party shalt enjoy ia
The territories OF the other entire liberty of
Conscience and be subject to the laws. or
dnanees aud regulations; shall enjoy the
! r.ght OF private or public exercise OF their
sorship, aud also the right OF burying
laer respective countrymen according to
shsF religious customs in such suitable
al convenient places az may be estab-
lshed and maintained for that purpose.
Isey shall not be compelled. under any
rstcxt whatsoever, To pay any charges or
! ares other or higher than those that are
! Nmay be paid by native citizens or sub
efs OF the most favored nation. The
nngens or subjects of either of the con-
lasting parties residing in the territories
| ellie other shall he exempted from all
| wapusory military service whatsoever.
Neither in the army. navy. national guard
d militia. and from all forced loans or
| Esllary exactions or contributions.
article .. There shall DO reciprocal
| ssedom of commerce and navigation be-
| tgssa the territories OF the two high con-
fsseting parties. The citizens or subjects
| q each OF the high contracting parties
| nav trade IN any part OF the territories OF
/ lAe other by " wholesale or retail in all kinds
| 81 produce, manufactures and merehAn-
q by agents singiy or in partnership, with
| hFe.gners or native citizens or subjects.
All tAsv may own, hire and occupy
houses manufactures, warehouses, shops
All premises which may be necessary for
hem. and lease lands for residential and
fommeteial purposes, conforming them
selves 20 the laws for lease and the Gus
iams aud regulations OF the country, like
| native citizens or subjects. They shall
/ hass liberty freely TO come with their
ships and cargoes 20 all places
pofls and MYERS in the territory OF
tie other which are or may be open TO
ioreign commerce. and shall enjoy re-
saetbvesy the same treatment in matters
drommeFee and navigation as native eiti-
fens or subjects or citizens or subjects Of
sAe most favored nation. without having
e pay taxes, imports or duties Of what
ever nature and under whatever demon
baton levied ia the name or for the
Efont Of the government. public function
ares private individuals, corporations,
Establishments Of any kind, or greater
has those paid by native citizens or sub
Rtis or citizens or subjects OF the Ooet
hsated nation. it Is. however. under
taod that the stipuiations contained in
Aa and the preceding article do not In
~ aaY affect The laws. ordinances and
Equations with regard TO trade, immi-
ration 81 lahorers police and public Sc
f-fssy ahich are in force or which may
aefeatey be enacted in either of the two
ss2RgFies
Article & The dwellings, manuiac-
hssx, dwelling houses and shops OF the
stisus OF subjects OF each contracting
essy IN the territory Of the other. and
= rseinises pertaining thereto, destined
%ihs purpose OF residence or commerce,
Al Be respected. II shall not be allow
- p Proceed 10 make search or domi-
SAY Visit TO sQcA dwellings or premises.
examine or inspect books, papers or
Nsesats, except under the conditions and
- iae forms prescribed by the laws.
vsseaaees and regulations fer citizens or
sasleeis OF the country.
Article =. Ne other or higher duties
AAs Be imposed upon the importation
50 tle TERRITORY 1t the United States OF
~ 2ftclv, the products and manufacture
ne territory OF has majesty the en-
80 81 Japan. from whatever place ar
ssAs' and Uo other or higher duties shall
'@fased on the importalons into the
-stlefies ct tis majesty the emperor OF
\ as} 81 aov article, the product or man
Nssre % tae territories 81 the United
So Rom whatever place arriving, than
ne 4lNe articles produced or manu-
s@Fs3 in az, other foreign country. nor
- any prphlc. non &c maintained or
Sssa upon Che importation of any
- TIE ptodDct or manufacture ot the
's'eFlcs % either OK the high contract
paFIcs ;Dtn the territories Of the
Eoio whatever place arriving.
snail uut equally extend
we im0rrtauous al ike articles
@s she product 1r manufacture ~ any
- ooGniry- taIS last provision Is not
Hf'sae.e a. t-e sanitary and other Vro-
s'oas occas'Jucd hy the necessity %
zoe safety %, persons or - cat
81 plants aee-a. 10 agriculture.