New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-04

growing out of the japanese demands for ad-
ministrative reforms in Corea 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 anx-
lous that our commercial interests in those coun-
tries may be preserved and that the safety Of our
citizens there shall not be jeopardized. would
not hesitate to heed any lntimaton that our
friendly aid for the honorable termination Of hos
tilities would be acceptable to both belligerents.
A convention has been finally concluded for
the settlement by arbitration of the prolonged
dispute with Ecuador growing out of the pro-
ceedings against Emilio Santos, a naturalized
citizen OF the United States.
Our relations with the Republic of France con-
tinue to be such as should exist between nations
so long bound together by friendly sympathy
and similarity in their form Of government. The
recent cruel assassination of the President Of this
sister republic called forth such universal, ex-
pressions of sorrow and coincidence from our peo-
pie and Government to leave doubt of the
depth and sincerity OF attachment. The
resolutions passed by the Senate and House Of
Representatives on the occasion have been COM
municated to the widow Of President Carnot.
THE DUTY ON GERMAN SUGAR
Acting upon the reported discovery Of Texas
fever in cargoes Of American cattle. the German
prohibition against importations of live stock
and fresh meats from this country has been re-
vived. 1t is hoped that Germany will soon be-
come convinced that the inhibition Is as needless
as 1t is harmful 10 mutual interests. The Ger
man Government has protested against that pro-
vision of the customs tariff act which imposes
a discriminating duty Of one-tenth of one cent
pound on sugars coming from countries paying
houp 10 K
action OF such duty is in contravention Of ar
ticles five and nine of the treaty Of 1928 with
Prussia In the interests of the commerce of
both countries and to avoid even the accusa-
ton of treaty violation. l recommend the repeal
Of much Of the statute as imposes that duty.
and invite attention to the accompanying report
of the Secretary of State containing discussion
Of the questions raised by the German protests.
THE BEHRING SEA AGREEMENT.
Early in the present year an agreement was
reached with Great Britain concerning instruc-
tons to be given TO the naval commanders OF the
two Governments in Behring Sea and the con-
tieuous 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 in the waters mentioned. An under
standing has also been reached for the payment
by the United States Of $4,000 In full satisfac-
ton OF all claims which may be made by Great
Britain for damages growing out OF the coh'io
yersv as TO fur seals IN Behrng Sea. or the
seizure of British vessels engaged in taxing scar
in those waters The award and findings OF me
Paris Tribunal to a great extent determined the
facts and principles upon which these claims
should be adjusted and they have been SUD
jected by both Governments 10 thorough exam
inaton upon the principles as well as the iacIs
which they involve | am convinced that set
Element upon the terms mentioned Would pe an
equitable and advantageous one and recommend
that provision be made for the proHpt payment
OF the stated sum.
Thus far. only France and Portugal have sig
nned their willingness 10 adhere 10 the regus
tions established under the award Of the Paris
| Tribunal OF Arbitration. Preliminary surveys OF
the Alaskan boundary and a preparatory exam
nation OF the question OF protection OF
| in the contiguous waters OF the tnllen otatcS
| and the Dominion OF Canada are In progress
The boundary Of British Guiana sun re,
mains in dispute between Great Britain ana
Venezuela Believing that it's early settlement
on some just basis alike honorable 10 potn pa.
| ties Is In the line OF our established poncy 70
| remove from this hemisphere all causes OF dii-
| ference with powers beyond the sea. sha!i re.
new the efforts heretofore made 10 br!ng ABOUT
| a restoration OF diplomatic relations between Tue
! disputants and to induce a reference TO arbitra-
! ton a resort which Great Britain so conspicuous
| ~ favors in principle and respects in prac,cc
| and which is earnestly sought by her weaker
| adversary.
| HAWAII RECOGNIZED.
J
! snondence in regard TO Hawaii and the action
| taken by the Senate and House or Representa-
tives on certain questions submitted 70 the juds-
ment and wider discretion OF Congress. the Or
! ganization of n government in place of the pro-
| visional ARRANGEMENT which followed the dcpos.-
| tion Of the Queen has heen announced with e'.-
dence Of it's effective operation the recDsh'tio,.
| usual In such cases has been accoTceu '"e hV"
! Government. ,,., .,,h
| Under our present treaties OF extradit!on with
h1tFe %
to the refusal Of that Government. 10 sur .,o
| It's own subjects. Thus far our efforts 10 neg
| tate an amended convention oDViauhg '"s ui
fcuty have been unava!linR ,, -
| Anart from the war in which the island en-
pre- is engaged, Japan attracts increasing atten zen
ton in this country by her evident oesIe W "a -.
tivate more liberal intercourse win US ana ~
! eaal, orr kindly aid In furtherance OF her Iauu-
able desire for complete autonomy IN her doi',es'
tic affairs and full equality in the iaini.y 81 Ia "a
tons The japanese empire OF To-Day IL no
| longer the Japan Of the past, ana our rciati"iI9
| with this progressive nation should hot DC Ies'
broad and liberal than those With other powers.
INTERCOURSE WITH MEXICO.
Goodwill fostered by many interests in COM
| mon has marked our relations Win our neaies'
! Southern ne!ghbor. Peace being restored aiohs
her northern frontier. Mexico has asked Inc pun
ishment OF the late d.sturbers Of her tranquii'!
There ought to be a new treaty OF co ,a ia
| and navigation with that country 10 'ahe W.
| mace of the one which terminated thirteen VA
| ago The friendliness OF the intercourse between
| the two countries is attested by the idct wa
| during this long period the commerce OF each haS
| s,.adiiv Increased under the rule OF mutual con
| sideration being neither stimulated bJ cohVen,
| t,onal arrangements nor retarded ny Jea.ou'
| rivalrIes or selfish distrust. An lhdeihhi'y 'en
| darad nv Mexico as a gracious act for the mui-
| der In 1887 Of Leon BALDWIN. an American cl'~ei
| nv a md Of narauders in Durango. mas peeA
| accented and IL being paid in instruments -,
| ,che problem of the storaee and the use % 'i'
ra.e,s ~ the Rio Grande for irrigation should %
solved by appropriate conc.Ireni aG..', roIorad(
| h"iohfs the stream flows Internationally yie,,u
| to little water during the dry months 10 the ~
s5,tinp channels already constructed along ~
I.t"..-.o 1..i. IL often aeNere!y 1eIt lI