Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-12-13
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Neutrality with Reference to Cuba-Ar-
menIan Outrages-NenezuelanD Dispute.

FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Neutrality with Reference to Cuba-Ar-
menian Outrases-Nenezuelan Dispute.
By amendatory tariff legislation in jan
uary last the Argentine Republic, recog-
nizing the value of the large market opened
to the free importation Of its wool under
our last tariff act, has admitted certain
products of the United States TO entry at
reduced duties. 1t is pleasing TO note that
the efforts we have made To enlarge the
exchanges OF trade on a sound basis OF
mutual benefit are in this instance apprc-
ciated by the country from which our
ply Of raw material
Decided in BrazlI's Favor.
The missions boundary dispute between
the Argentine Republic and Brazil, re-
ferred TO the president OF the United States
as arbitrator during the term of my predc
cessor and which was submitted to me for
determination, resulted in an award in ia
vor of Brazil upon the historical and docu-
mentary evidence, thus ending a long-pro-
tracted controversy and again demonsttat-
ing the wisdom and desirability Of settling
international boundary disputes by re
course TO friendly arbitration.
Specie Resumption by Chill.
Negotiations are progressing for re-
vival of the United States and Gillian
claims commission, whose work alb
ruptly terminated last year by the eXpira-
ton of the stipulated time within which
awards could be made.
The resumption of specie payments by
Chill is step Of great interest and mpor-
upon her own welfare and as eVlncing the
ascendency Of sound financial principles in
one OF the most influential OF the South
American republics.
Serious Domestic Condition in China.
The close OF the momentous struggle be-
tween China and Japan, while relieving the
diplomatic agents Of this government from
the delicate duty they undertook at the re-
quest Of both countries, OF rendering such
service to the subjects OF either belliger-
ent within the territorial limits of the other
as our neutral position permitted, deYel-
oped a domestic condition in the Chinese
empire which has caused much anxiety
and called forth prompt and careful atten-
ton Either as result OF weak control
by the central government over the pro-
vincial administrations, following diml-
mutton OF traditional governmental author-
tty under the stress OF an overwhelming
NATIONAL disaster, or as manifestation
upon good opportunity OF the aversion OF
the Chinese population to all foreign ways
and undertakings, there have occurred IN
widely separated ptqynGiSSs ,a OF CHINA Sc Sc
against foreigners, which, unchecked by
the local authorities, If not actually con-
nived at by them, have eliminated in mob
attacks on foreign missionary stations
causing much destruction OF property and
attended with personal injuries as well a
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 the
missionaries Of other nationalities than
our own, il plainly behooved this govern
ment to take the most prompt ana &c
cided action to guard against similar or
perhaps more dreadful Calamities befall-
ing the hundreds of American mission
states which have grown up throughout
the interior Of China under the temperate
rule of liberation, custom and imperial
. edict
2 other powers for the degradation and pun
ishment of the responsible of1CialS or the
respective cities and provinces, who, by
neglect or otherwise, had permitted up
rislngs and for the adoption OF stern
measures by the emperor government
for the protection OF the life and property
of foreigners are followed by the disgrace
and dismissal Of certain PROVINCIAL or
ficials found derelict in duty ana the pun
iehment by death of number OF those
adjudgcd guilty Of actual participation IN
the outrageS.
Good Eject of the American Commission.
This government 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 overland from llen-
Tsln, accompanied by suitable Chlhese
escort, ana by It's demonstration OF the
readiness and ability or our government
to protect its citizens VIII act, II Is De-
lievCd. most influential deterrent OF
any similar outbreaks. The energetic
steps we have thus taken are all the more
likely TO result i'm future SAFETY 10 our citi-
zens i'm China because the Imperial govern
ment is, am persuaded, entirely convinced
that we desire only the liberty and protec-
wrongs they may have suffered, and that
, we have no Interior designs or objects, po-
ltical or otherwise. China VIII not forget
either our kindly service 10 her citizens
during her late war, nor the further tact
that, while furnishing all the facilities
at our command to further the negOtia-
ton OF a peace between her and Japan, We
sought no advantages and interposed no
counsel
Victor and vanquished Grateful.
The governments OF both Cnir. ID. japan
have in dispatches trau3m I'd tnrouGh
their respective diplomat representatives.
expressed in a most pleasing manner their
grateful appreciation of our assistance to
their citizens during the unhappy struggle
and Of the value Of our aid in paving the
way TO their resumption 81 peaceful rels-
tions.
The Waller Incident.
rhe customary cordial relation between
this country and France have been undis-
turbcd, with the exception that lLll ex-
PLANTATION of the treatment OF John l.. W al
Ter by the eXpedltlouary military auihori-
ties Of France sim remains 10 be given.
Mr.. Waller, formerly United states con-
sui at Iamatavc. remained In Madagascar
after his term Of Office expired and was -
concessions from the Hovas Of greater or
less value. After the OCcJ patton OF I1 ma
taVe and the declaration Of martial law
by the French he wac arrested upon va
rious charges, among them that OF COM
munlcating military Information 10 the
enemies OF France, was tried and convicted
by military tribunal and sentenced TO -
years IMPRISONMENT
Following the course justified by album
can't precedents, this government request
ed from that OF France the record or the
proceeuiugs % the French tribunal which
n resulted tn Mr. walters condemnation.
TINS request has been complied with TO the
extent OF supplying a copy Of the official