The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-12-06
Foreign Relations.

AONs DCC- o. nc pre- ctuCbO
sent in the following message to con-
gress:
Foreign Relations.
The present assemblage of the legislative
branch Of our government occurs at q time
when the int rests OF our people and the needs
of the country give espec al prOmin. nee to the
condition of our foreign rel atoms and the ext
gencies OF our nation l finances The reports
of the heads OF the several administrative de-
partments OF the government fully and plainly
exhibit what has been accomplished within
the scope of their respective duties and pre-
sent such recommendations for the better
nnent OF our country's condition as patriotic
and intelligent labor and observations suggest
] therefore deem my executive duty ade-
auately performed at this time by presenting
30 congress the important phases OF our situa-
zion related to our intercourse with foreign
nations. and a statement of the financial prob
Rems which confront us, emitting, except as
they are related 70 these topics, any reference
10 departmental operations / earnestly in
Nite. however, not only the careful considera-
mon, but the severely critical scrutiny OF the
congress and my fellow countrymea to the re-
ports concerning these departmental
operations. II Justly and fairly exam
A1ed they furnish proof OF eSSduous and
peinstaking effort for the public welfare
1press the recommendations they contain up
Sn the respectful attention OF those charged
with the duty OF legislation. because believe
their adoption would promote the peoples
good.
BY amendatory legislation In January last.
EheArgentine Republic, recognizing the value
81 the large market opened 70 the free impor-
cations OF Its wool under the last tarid act has
admitted certain products OF the United states
% 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
Rutual benefit are in this instance appreciated
Hyithee untry from which our wooden fscto-
HeS draw their needful supply OF raw material
The missions boundary dispute between the
Argentine Republic and Brazil. referred to the
president OF the United States as arbitrator
curing the term OF my predecessor and which
was submitted TO me for determination re-
suited in an award in favor OF Brazil upon the
historical and documentary evidence presented
thus ending long protracted controversy and
again demonstrating the wisdom and desira-
bility of settling international boundary dis
putes by recourse TO friendly arbitration.
Negotiations are progressing for revival OF
she United States and CHILEAN claims commits
sion, whose work was abruptly terminated
last year by the expiration of the stipulated
time within which awards could be made
The resumption Of specie payments by Chilli
IS a step of interest and Importance, both in its
direct consequences upon her own welfare as
evincing the tendency of sound financial prin-
eiples in one of the most influential of the
South American republics.
The close of the momentous struggle be-
tween China and Japan. while relieving the
Diplomatic agents of this government from the
Helicate duty they undertook at request of both
countries of rendering such service TO subjects
Of either bellgerent within the territorial limits
sf the other as our neutral position permitted
developed a domestic condition in the Chinese
empire which has caused much anxiety and
called for prompt and careful attention.
Either as result Of weak control by the
central government over the provincial adj
Hninistrations following diminution of ira
ditional government authority under the
stress Of an overwhelming national disaster,
OF a manifestation upon good opportunity OF
che aversion of the Chinese population TO all
fo2eign ways and undertakings, there have
occurred in widely separated provinces OF
China serious outbreaks o; the old
fanatical spirit against foreigners, which,
unchecked by the local Authorities.
If not actually conn.ved at 10y them, have cul-
minated in mob attacks on foreign mi Sionary
stations causing much destruction Of property
and attended with personal injuries Is well as
loss Of life. Although but one American oiti-
zen was reported 10 have been actually wound
cd, and although the destruction OF property
may have fallen more heavily upon the mis-
eionarieS OF other nationaliIies than our own,
81 plainly beheoved this government to take
she most prompt and decided action to guard
against similar or perhaps more dreadful ca
f3mltlSS DtIdilluE but uOGuECOS VI
mission stations which have grown up
throughout the interior OF China under the
oemperate rule Of liberation, custom and i'm
O4rtal edict The demands OF the United
states and other powers for the degradation
end punishment OF the responsible officials OF
che respective cities and provinces who by neg
rect or otherwise had permitted uprising and
Cor the adoption OF stern measures by the en-
peror'S government for the protection OF the
Efe and property OF foreigners. were followed
0y the disgrace and dismissal OF certain pro-
Vincial officialS found derelict in duty, and the
punishment by death of number OF those ad-
judged guilty OF actual participation IN the OUT
RACES.
This government also insisted tina. special
American commission should visit the province
where the first disturbances occurred Tor the
BurpoSs Of investigation. This latter commits
sion. formed after much opposition. has gone
overland from Tien 1stn, accompanied oy q
suitable Chinese escort. and by its demoostra-
sion OF the readiness and ability Of our govern
neut to protect its citizens, will act, IL Is be-
ueved rs o most influential deterrent OF any
similar outbreaks. The energetic steps that
have thus far been taken are all the more like
Nv 70 result in future safety to our citizens IN
China because the imperial government Is,
nm persuaded entirely convinced that We desire
only the liberty and protection OF our own
citizens and redress for any wrongs they may
have suffered, and that We have no Interior de-
signs or objects, po1ltlc2& OF S'HcE"ASe- NHAuo
will Lot forget either our kindly service 20 her
citizens during her late war, nor the further
fact that while furnishing all the facilities at
.n,r command to further the negotiation OF
veace between her and Japan we sought no
advantages and iute=posed no counsel The
Governments of both China and Japan have IN
special dispatches transmitted through their
respective diplomatic representatives e&-
messed in most pleasing man
ner their grateful appreciation OF
our assistance 70 their citizens during the
aphappv struggle and of.the value of our aid IN
having the way to their resumption OF peace
ful relations
c-be customary cordial relations between
shis country and France have been undis-
turted with the exception that fun explana-
Non Of the treatment Of John L. Waller by
1he expeditionary military authorities OF
France still remains 70 be given Ar. Waller,
Tormerlv United States consul at Tamatave,
remained in Madagascar altar his term 81
aface expired. and was apparently
.,,rcessfuli in procuring business concessions
S-orn the Bovas Of greater or less value
.f,ar the occupation of Tamative and the
.1ac,aration Of martial law 10y the French ne
1Tes arrested upon various charges among
,hsyn that of communicating military tnforma-
ION 10 the enemy Of France. was tried anu
convicted by a military tribunal ana SEN
1000 "a twenty years imprisonment. FOL