Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1895-12-06
DEVOTED TO FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND
FINANCIAL DISCUSSION.
BOTH FULLY REVIEWED.
Neutrality Laws I'm Regard to Cuba
Must BE Strictly Compiled With-An
Exhaustive Argument for the Re-
tirement of Greenbacks-Our
Financial Trouble Thor
oughly Set Forth.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The following

To TIE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATEs:-
The present assemblage OF the legislative
branch Of our government occurs at time
when the interests OF our people and the needs
Of the country give special prominence TO tho
condition of our foreign relations and the exl-
gencies of our national finances. The reports
OF the several administrative departments OF
the government fully and plainly exhibit what
has been accomplished within the scope OF their
respective duties and present such recommend
ations or the betterment of our countrys con-
diton patriotic and intelligent LABOR ana
observations suggest
Ill therefore de ON my executive duty ade-
ouately performer at this time by presenting
TO the Congress tho important phases of our
situation as related TO our intercourse with
foreign nations and statement of the Imam
cial problems which confront US, emitting,
except as they are related to these topics, any
reference to departmental operations
| earnestly invite, howe YER, not only the
careful consideration, but the severely critical
scrutiny of the Congress and my fellow coun-
trymen to the reports concerning these depart
mental oper ations. II justly and fairly exam
med they furnish proof of assiduous and
painstaking care for the public welfare. l
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, while relieving the diplo-
matte agents of this government from the deli
cate duty they undertook at request Of both
countries of rendering su, II service to su bicctS
Of either brligerent wit hin the territory limits
of the 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 result of weak control b. the cen
trial government over the provincial admins
trations following diminution of traditional
governmental authority under the stress OF an
overwhelming national disaster, or manifesta-
ton upon good opportunity OF the aversion OF
the Chinese population tn all foreign ways and
undertakings, there have occurred IN widely
separated provinces of China serious outbreaks
of the old fanatic spiri it against foreigners,
which, unchecked by the local antho: tiles, If
not actually connived at'by them, have culmin-
ated in mob attacks on foreign missionary
stations, causing much destruction OF proper
ty and attended with personal injuries as well
as loss of life Although but American
citizen was reported to have been actually
wounded and although tho destruction OF
property may have fallen more heavily upon
the missionaries of other nationalities than our
own, it plainly behooved this government TO
take the most prompt and dec ided action to
guard against similar or perhaps moro dread
full calamities.
The demands of the United States and other
powers for tho degradation and punishment OF
the responsible officials of tho respective cities
and provinces who by neglect or otherwise had
permitted up-risings and for the adoption or
stern measures by the Emperor's government
for the protection of the life and property OF
foreigners, were followed by the disgrace and
dismi ssul OF certain provincial officials found
derelict in duty, and the punishment by death
of a number of those found guilty oil actual
participation in the outrages. This govern
Il. tal sh.t iul
commission should visit tho 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 suitable
Chinese escort, and by its demonstration OF tho
readiness and ability of our government to pro-
tect its citizens, will act it is believed, as most
influential deterrent Of any similar outbreaks
The 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 l.. Waller by the expe-
dictionary m ilitary authorities of France still
remains to be given. Mr.. Waller formerly
United States consul to Tamatayc, remained in
Madagasc ar after his term OF office expired
and was apparently successful in procuring
business concessions from the Hovas, OF greater
or less value. After the occupation Of lama
taye and the declaration of martial law by tho
m,
among them that of communicating military
information to the enemy Of France, was tried
and convicted by a military tribunal and
sentenced 20 twenty years imprisonment. Fol-
lowing the course justified by abundant prcce-
dents, this government demanded from that,
of France tho 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 tho beneficial
record from which appear the constitution and
organization OF the Court, the charges AS for
INFLATED and the general course and result OF
the trial aud by which il was shown that the
accused was tried in open court and de-
Tended by counsel. Hut the evidence adduced
IN support Of the charges, which was not re-
ceived BY tbs French minister OF foreign affairs
until the first week Ia October, has thus far
been withheld. the French govenmenl taking
the ground that its production ia response to
oar demand would establish a bad precedent.
The efforts of our ambassador to procure it,
however, though impedcd by recent changes in
the French ministry have not been relaxed and
1t is confidently expected that some satisfac-
tory solution of the matter will shortly DO
reached. Meanwhile it appears that Mr. VAL
ACKNOWLEDGMENT has every alienation which
the state Of his health and all the other circum-
stances Of the case demand or permit.
Trade Complications with Germany.
Our relation with the states OF tn German
empire are in some aspects typical 81 a condi-
tion of things elsewhere found in country
whose production and trade are similar to our
own. The close rivalry of competing indus
tries; the influence ct tho delusivc doctrine
that the internal dcvel opment OF a nation is
promoted and its wealth increased by policy
which, in undertaking TO reserve its own mar
kets for the exclusive use Of its own producers,
necessarily obstruct, their sales in foreign mar
kets and prevents free access 10 markets Of the
world; the desire 10 retain trade in time-worn
ruts, regardless Of the memorable law Of new
needs and changed conditions Of demand and
supply and our own halting tardiness in invit-
ing a free exchange VI commodities and by this
means impcril ing our footing in the external
market. naturally open 10 US, have created a
situation somewhat injurious TO American ex-
port interests, not only in Germany. where they
are perhaps most noticeable, but in adjacent
countries
The exports affected are largely American
cattle and other food products, the reason
assigned TO- unfavorable discrimination being
that their consumption is dclotcrious 10 tho
public health. This l. all tho mon irritating
In view Of the fact that no European state Is
NJ JEALOUS of the excellence and wholesome
meas Of its exported food supplies az the United
et.tes. nor - easily able, on account OF inher.