River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-12-05
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Neutrality with Reference to Cuba-Ar-
nenian Outrsges-VenezueIan Dispute.


menIan Outrsges-VenezueIan Dispute.
BY amendatOry tariff legislation in jan
uary last the Argentine Republic. recog-
20 the free Importation Of its wool under
our last tariff act. has admitted certain
products of the United States TO entry at
reduced duties
Decided In Brazirs Favor.
The missions boundary dispute between
The Argentine Republic and Brazil.
Ierred 70 the president Of the United States
as arbitrator during the term Of my pretlr-
Cessor. and which was submitted TO me Zoe
determination. resulted In an award in IA
Nor Of Brazil upon the historical and docu-
mentary evidence.
specie ResunsptIon nv Chni
The resumption Of specie payments by
chill Is step OF great interest and tmpc--
tance. both in its direct consequences
upon her own welfare and as evincing tie
ascendency OF sound financial PRINCIPLES IN
one OF the most influential Of the South
American republics
Serious Domestic Condition In China
Either result of a weak control
by the central government over the pro-
Nincial administrations. following a tiimi-
mutton Of traditional governmental author
1ty under the stress OF an overw helmtng
national disaster. or as a manifestation
upon good opportunity OF the aversion Of
the Chinese population TO all foreign ways
and undertakings. there have occurred in
Wtdely-Separated provinces OF China Sc
rious outbreaks Of the old fanatical spirlt
against foreigners. which. unchecked by
the local authorities. II not actually con-
Hfved at by them have eliminated in mob
attacks on foreign missionary stations
causing much destruction of property and
attended with personal injuries as well as
The demands OF the United States and
other powers for the degradation and pun
ishment OF the respOnsi BILE officials Of the
respective cities and provinces, who. by
neglect or otherwise. had permitted up
Tisings. and for the adoption Of stern
measures by the emperOr's government
sh SS.e,,,srl of he life and property
and dismissal OF certain provincial Of
ftciaIs found derelfct in duty. and the pun
tshment by death OF number of those
adjudgcd guilty of actual participation in
the Outrages-
Good Effect 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. mas gone overland from TEN
Tstn. accompanied by suitable Chinese
escort. and by its demonstration OF the
readiness ana abuity OF our government
20 protect its citizens viii act, il is be-
lteved. as a most influential deterrent of
any similar outbreaks The energetic
steps We have thus taken are all the more
likely TO result In future safety TO our citi-
zens II. China because the imperial govern
that we desire only the liberty ami prOtec-
tiOn of our citizens and redress for any
we have no Interior designs or objects. &c
htical or otherwise
Victor and VsnquIshed Grateful
The governments OF both China and Japan
have In dispatches transmitted through
their respective diplomatic representative
expressed I'm 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 OF peaceful rela-
lions
The Waller Incident.
The customary cordial relations between
this country and France have been undis-
turDed, with the exception that a full ex-
PLANTATION OF the treatment Of John l.. Wal
Ter By the eXpeditionary military authori-
O
Following the course JUSTIFIED by album
dant presidents. this government request
ed from that OF France the record of the
proceedings Of the French tribunal which
Tssulted ~ Mr. walters condo nation
extent Of supplying a copy of the official
record. from when appear the constitu-
tiOn and organization of the court the
charges as formulated. and the general
course and result of the trial by which il
is shown that the accused was tried in
open Coui and was defended by counsel
Eut the evidence adduced in support of the
charges, which was not received by the
French minister fOr ign affairs till the
nrSt week IN OCtOber-has thus far been
withheld. the French government taking
the ground that its introduction in re-
Spouse TO q n demand would establish a
precedent. 4'he efforts Of our ambassador
10 procure Il. however, though impeded Nv
recent changes in the French ministry
have not been realized. and il is confident
i! expected that some satisfactory solu-
tlon o. the matter VIII shortly be reached.
An invitation has been extended by
France to the gov eminent and people OF
international exposition a Paris in 1900 as
a suitable commemoration OF the close of
this. the worlds marvellous century OF
pIostess- neartlly recommend It's ac-
ceptance, together with sl1h legislation as
tation OF this government and its people
ON the occasion.
Injuries Our Interests in tsermany.
orr relation with the states Of the Ger
man empire are. in some aeTccts. typical
OF a condition of things elsewhere found il
countries whose productions and trade are
con Deting industries. the influence OF the
delustEe doctrine that the Internal devel-
opment OF a nation is promoted and its
wealth increased by policy, ia under
taking 90 reserve its home mark is for the
exclusive use of its own producers. nee
eSsarily Ohstrucis their sales in foreign
markets and prevents free access to the
products OF the world. the desire TO retain
Irade ~ tiuae-worn ruts. regardless OF the
fneNOrs hle laws OF new needs and changed
conditions OF demand and supnly. and our
Own battling hardness IN inviting a freer
exchange of commodities. and by this
means tmperiifng our footing In the ex-
created a situation sOrnewhst Injurious to
American Export interests. not only IN
Germany, who're they aIe most nOticeal 'e.
Interests Affected
The exports affected are largely Ameri-
can cattle and other food products. the
reason assigned for unfavOrable disCrin-
inatfon being that their consumption Il
deleterious to the public health This IS
all the more irritating in view OF the fact
excellence and whOles0meuess OF its eN-
ported food supplies as the United States
nor so easily able on account OF inherent
sOundness TO guarantee those qualities.
Hints at Retaliation
II Is not TO he forgotten that interna-
tional trade cannot be one-sided It's cur
should be honestly reciprocal without
this Il almost necessarily q generates into
device 10 gain advantage or a centrivance
10 secure BENEFITS with only the seTnblance
OF a return In cur dealings with other
nations We ought 70 be epen-handed and +
scrupuleusly fair This should be our pol &
Icy as a producing nation. and Il Mainly he
comes Us as a people who love generosity
and ne moral aspects OF national good
faith and reciprocal forbearance. These E
considerations should not. however. con-
strain us 20 submit 10 unfair discrirnina-
lion no. To silently acquiesCe in Vexatious
hindrances 10 the enjoyment % our share
OF the legitimate advantages OF proper
trade relations
Behring Sea Affairs Unsatisfactory.
our relations with Great Britain. always
intimate and important. have demanded
during the past year even a s. later shart
NeNatfOus questions we're left undeter- T
mined by the decision OF the Behring sea
the principles laid down hy that august I
body has not beer followed by the results Z
they were intended to accomplish. either
because the principles themselves lacked
IN breadth and dsfuiteueSs or because f
their execution has been more or less i'm
perfect Much correspondence has been .
exchanged between the two governments h
on the subject OF preventing the eNterrmt- 4
mating slaughter Of seals. The insuf.i- I
cheney OF the British patrol Of Behring sea.
under the regulations agreed o. ny the two .
governments. has been pointed out and 81
only two British ships have been on pol &C 4
duty during this season in those waters
The need or a more effective enforce ment T
OF existing reguiations. as well as the aiop- y
ton or such additional regulations as eN
essary 10 carry out the intent OF the award. 4
have been earnestly urged upon the British I
government, but thus far without effective I
results.
\ Judieiou< Arrsng ement-
The understanding hy which the United 4
states " as TO pay. and Great Britein 10 re- i
ceiNe. lump sum OF Ss2S.eso in full settle Il
ment OF all British claims for damages
arising from our seizure OF British selling 4
vessels unauthorized under the award OF 4
the Paris tribunal OF arbitration. was not q
confirmed by the last congress. which de- 4
tic | am stili - the opinion that this ar i
: angement was a judicious and advan-
tageous one FOR the government. and 1 1
earnestly recommend that il be again con- /
sidered and sanctioned. IT, however. this I
does not meet with the favor OF congress. 4
IL certainly viii hardly dissent from the i
proposition that the government IS bound 4
By every consideration OF honor ard rood 4
faith 10 Prov for the speedy adjustment I
Of these claims by arbitration as the only 4
other alternative.
The Alaskan boundary.
The completion OF the preliminary sur Il
vey OF that Alaskan boundary which fol- /