Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-12-12
BOTH FULLY REVIEWED
Neutrality Laws in Regard TO Cuba
Must BE Strictly Compiled with--An
Exhaustive Argument for the Re-
tlroment OF GreenbacEs--Ou
Financial Trouble Thor
oughly Set Forth.

| when tho interests OF our people and tho needs
of the country give special prominence TO tho
condition OF our foreign relations and tho ex-
goncles of our national finances, The reports
of tho several administrative departments of
tho government fully and plainly exhibit what
has boon accomplished within the scope of their
respective duties and present such recommend
ations for the betterment of our country's con-
dition as patriotic and intelligent labor and
observations suggest
| III therefore ON my executive duty ade-
auatoly performet ut this time by presenting
to tho Congress tho important phases OF our
situation rs related to our intercourse with
foreign nations, and statement Of the fnan'
cial problems which confront us, emitting,
except as they are related to these topics, any
reference tn departmental operations.
| earnestly invite, howe YER, not only the
carcfnl consideration, but tho severely critical
scrutiny OF the Congress and my fellow coun-
trymcn to tho reports concerning these depart
mental opcr ationa II justly and fairly exam
incd they furnish proof Of assiduous and
painstalsing care for the public welfare.
press the recommendations they contain upon
the respectful attention of those charged with
the duty Of legislation, because believe their
adoption would promote the peoples good.
Missionary Riots In China.
The close of tho momcntous struggle between
China and Japan, whilo relieving the diplo-
matte agents of this government from the deli
cato duty they undo took at request Of both
countries OF rendering SUI h service to su bjects
of either belligerent within the territory limits
of tho other as our neutral position permitted
developed domestic condition in the Chinese
empire which has caused much anxiety and
called for prompt and careful attention
| Either as q result of weak control b. the CEN
trial government over the provincial admins
trations, following a dimiuution of traditional
governmental authority under the stress Of an
overwhelming national disaster, or manifesto
ton upon good opportunity of the aversion Of
the Chinese population to all foreign ways and
undertakings there have occurred in widely
separated provinces of China serious outbreaks
of tho old fanatic,l spirit against foreigners
which, unchecked by the local antho' tiles, if
not actually connived ut by them, have culmin-
atcd in mob attacks on foreign missionary
stations, causing much destruction of proper
ty and attended with sonal injuries as well
as loss of life. Although but one American
citizen was reported to have been actually
wounded and although the destruction of
property may have fallen more heavily upon
tho missionaries of other nationali les than our
own, it plainli behooved this government 70
take tho most prompt and dec ided action to
tuard against simila or perhaps more dread
full calamities
The demands Of the United States and other
powers for The degradation and punishment of
tho responsible officials of the respective cities
and provinces who by neglect or otherwise had
permitted up-risngs and for the adoption of
stern measures by tho Emperor's government
for the protection of the life and property of
Foreigners, were followed by the disgrace and
dis uiss0l of certain provincial officials found
dorolict in duty, and The punishment by death
of number Of those found guilty of actual
participation in the outrages. This govern
mcnt also insisted that a special American
commission should visit the province where
the first disturbances occurred for the purpose
Of investigation. This latter commission,
formed after much opposition, has gone over
land from lien Tsin accompanied by a suitable
Chinese escort, and by its demonstration Of the
readiness and ability Of our government TO pro-
tcct its citizens will net, tits believed, as most
influential deterrent Of any similar outbreaks
Tho Waller Case.
The customary cordial relations between this
country and France have been undisturbed,
with the exception that full explanation of
the treatment of John Il, Waller by the expe-
dictionary military authorities of France still
remains to DO given. Mr. Waller, formerly
United States consul to Tamatavo, remained in
Madagasc ar after his term of Office expired
and was apparently successful in procuring
bu siness concessions from the Hovas, Of greater
or less value. After the occupation of Tama-
tavc and the declaration of martial law by the
French he was arrested upon various charges,
among them, that of communicating military
information to the enemy of France was tried
and convicted by military tribunal and
sentenced to twenty years imprisonment. Fol-
lowing the course justified by abundant prece-
DENTS this government demanded from that
of France the record Of the proceedings of the
French tribunal, which resulted in Mr. Wal
ler's condemnation. This request has
been complied with to the extent
of supplying copy of the beneficial
record from which appear the constitution and
organization of the Court, the charges as for
mulated and the general course and result of
tho trial and by which it was shown that the
accused was tried in opon court and was de-
Tended By counsel. But the evidence adduced
in support of the charges, which was not re-
ccived by the French minister of foreign affairs
until the first week in October has thus far
been withheld, the French government taking
the ground that its production in response to
our demand would establish bad precedent.
Tho efforts Of our ambassador to procure it,
however, though mpeded by recent changes in
the French ministry have not been relaxed and
it is confidently expected that some satisfac-
tory solution of the matter will shortly be
reached. Meanwhile it appears that MIR. Wal
ler's confinement has every alienation which
the state OF his health and all the other circum-
stances of the case demand or permit.
The Venezuela Issue.
1t being apparent that the boundary dispute
between Great Britain and the Republic Of
Venezuela concerning tho limits Of British
Guinea, was approaching an acute stage, a
definite statement of tile interest and policy of
the United States as regards the controversy
seemed to be required both on its own account
and in view of ITS relations with the friendly
powers directly concerned. Ia July last, there
fore, a dispatch was addressed to our ambassa-
dor at London for communication 10 the British
government in which the attitude of the United
Sta. es was fully and distinctly set forth. The
general conclusions there reached AMI formu-
lated are in substance that the traditional and
established policy OF this government is firmly
opposed to n forcible increase by any European
power of its territorial possessions on this CONT
nent; that this policy is as well founded in
principle as it is strongly supported by nu-
merous prccedents; that as a consequence the
United States is bound to protest AGAINST the
enlargement of the area of British Guinea n
derogation of the rights and against the will of
Venezuela; that, considering the disparity in
strength Of Great Britain and Venezuela, tho
territorial dispute between them can be easily
settled only by friendly and impartial arbitra-
ton and that the resort to such arbitration
should include thu whole controversy and is
not satisfied il ono of the powers concerned is
permitted 10 draw an arbitrary line through the
territory in debate and to declare that it viii
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