Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-04

Japan endangers no policy OF the United
States, II deserves our gravest considera-
tion by reason Of its disturbance OF our
growing commercial interests In the two
countries. and the increased dangers
which may result 20 our citizens doni-
ciled or sojourning In the interior or
China. Acting under n stipulation In our
treaty with Korea (the first concluded
with a western power), felt constrained
at the beginning OF the controversy 10
tender our good offices 10 induce an ami
cable arrangement Of the initial difiicuity
growing out of the Japanese demand for
administrative reforms In Korea; but the
unhappy precipitation OF actual hostilitieS
defeated this kindly purpose.
Deploring the destructive war between
the two most powerful OF the Eastern
nations and anxious that our commercial
interests In those countries may be pre-
served, and that the safety OF our citi-
zens there shall not be jeopardized, 4
would not hesitate 10 heed any intimation
that our friendly aid for the honorable
termination Of hostllties would be ac-
ceptable 10 both belligerents.
a convention has been finally concluded
for the settlement by arbitration of the
prolonged dispute with Ecuador growing
out Of the proceedings against Emilio San
tos. a naturalized citizen Of the United
States.
Apart from the war in which the Island
Empire is engaged. Japan attracts In
creasing attention in this country by her
evident desire TO cultivate more liberal
intercourse with us. and to seek our
kindly aid In furtherance Of her laudable
desire for complete autonomy In her do
mestic affairs and full equality In the
family OF nations. The japanese Empire
Of to-day is no longer the Japan of the
past. and our relations with this pro-
grcssive nation should not be less broad
and liberal than. those with other powers.
FRANCE AND GERMANY.
Our relations with the Republic Of
France continue TO be such as should
exist between nations SO long bound to-
gether 10y friendly sympathy and SINH
larity in their form OF government.
The recent cruel assassination Of the
President Of this sister republic called
forth such universal expression of sor-
row and coincidence from our people and
government as TO leave no doubt of the
depth and sincerity of our attachment
The resolutions passed by the Senate
and House of Representatives on the
occasion have been communicated to the
widow Of President Carnot.
Acting upon the reported discovery of
Texas-fever In cargoes of American cattle.
the German prohibition against importa-
tions of live stock and fresh meats from
this country has been revived. 1t is hoped
that Germany will soon become con-
WINGED that the inhibition is as needless
as 1t is harmful to mutual interests.
The German Government has protested
against that provision of the customs
tariff act which imposes dscriInna-
Ifafty nf Of Ay1a nnnt a
pound on sugars coming from countries
paying an export bounty thereon, claim
ing that the eXaction of such duty is
in contravention of articles 8 and Of
the treaty OF 1928 with Prussia.
In the interest Of the commerce of both
countries, and 10 avoid even the accusa-
tion OF treaty violation l recommend the
repeal of so much OF the statute as inn
poses that duty. and / invite attention
TO the accompanying report of the Secre-
tary Of State containing a discussion OF
the questions raised by the German pro-
test.
BERING-SEA AWARD.
Early in the present year an agreement
was reached with Great Britain concern
ing instructions TO be given to the naval
commanders of the two governments in
Bering Sea and the contiguous North
Pacific Ocean for their guidance in the
execution OF the award of the Paris trib-
unal of arbitration and the enforcement
of the regulations therein prescribed for
the protection Of seal life I'm the waters
mentioned. An understanding has also
been reached for the payment by the
United States of s42500O IN full satisfac-
ton Of all claims which may be made
by Great Britain for damages growing
out of the controversy as to fur seals
in Bering Sea, or the seizure of British
vessels engaged in taking seal in those
waters. The award and findings of the
Paris tribunal 10 great extent deter
mined the facts and principles upon
which these claims should be adjusted,
and they have been subjected by both
governments to a thorough examination
upon the principles as we'll as the facts
which they involve. | am convinced
that a settlement upon the terms mem
toned would be an equitable and advan-
tageous one. and ! recommend that pro-
vision be made for the prompt payment
Of the stated sum. Thus far Only France
and Portugal have signiiied their willing
ness TO adhere to the regulations estab-
lished under the award Of the Paris trlb-
unal Of arbitration.
Preliminary surveys of the Alaskan
boundary and a preparatory examination
OF Inc question OF liIt BiONtNAici Va i'ONa
fish in the contiguous waters OF the
United States and the Dominion OF
Canada are in progress.
The boundary Of British Guiana still
remains In dispute between Great Britain
and Venezuela. Believing that Its carry
settlement on some just basis alike non
orable 20 both parties Is In the line OF
our established policy to remove from
this hemisphere all causes of difference
with powers beyond the sea, i shall re-
na,y the efforts heretofore made to bring
about a restoration Of diplomatic rela-
tions between the disputants, and 10 IN
duce a reference 10 arbitration, resort
which Great Britain so conspicuously
favors in principle and respects In prac-
tice and which is earnestly sought by her
weaker adversary.
HAWAII.
Since comm IncatIng the voluminous
correspondence in regard 10 Hawai- ana
the action taken by the Senate ana
House of Representatives on certain
questions submitted to the Judgment
and wider discretion Of Congress, the
organization of a government In piace
of the provisional arrangement whlch ioi-
lowed the deposition o< the Queen has
been announced, with evidence or its
eff -ctiVe operation. Inc TcSObHil'VH NS
in such cases has been accorded the new
government
Under our present treaties OF extraui-
ton with Italy, miscarriages OF justice
have occurred. owing 10 the retusai Oh
that government to surrender It's own
subjects Thus far our efforts 10 negotiate
an amended convention obviating this
difficulty have been unavailing.
MEXICO.
Good will fostered by many interests
In common, has marked our relations
with our nearest southern neighbor'
Peace being restored along her north
ern frontier, Mexico has asked the pun
isbment of the late disturbers OF her
tranquility. There ought TO be new treaty
Of commerce and navigation with that
country. to tgke the place of the one
which terminated thirteen years ago. The
fr,endliness OF the intercourse between
the two countries is attested by the ract
that during this long period the COM
merce OF each has steadily Increased
under the rule Of mutual consideration,
being neither stimulated by conventional