The Butler weekly times., 1895-12-05
THE MESSAGE.
The President Sends in His Com
munication to Congress-.
The GOVERNMENTS FOREIGN POLICY
The Points In Dispute with Great Britain
The Financial Situation Dwelt on at
Lsngth-The Bond Issue-Free
Silver Coinage Thought
to BE Menace to
Prosperity.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-The pre- sident
sent in the following message to con-
gress:
Foreign Relations.
The present assem- blage of the legislative
branch OF our government occurs at time
when the interests OF our people and the needs
OF the country give especial prominence to the
condition Of our foreign relations and the exi-
geneies OF our national 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
ment OF our country's condition as patriotic
and intelligent labor and observations suggest
I therefore deem my executive duty ade-
Quately performed at this time by presenting
to congress the important phases Of our situa-
tion rs related to our intercourse with foreign
nations, and statement Of the financial prob
lens which confront US, omitting, except as
they are related to these topics. any reference
TO departmental operations l earnestly in
vite, however, not only the careful considera-
tion, but the severely critical scrutiny OF the
congress and my fellow countrymen to the re-
ports concerning these departmental
operations. II justly and fairly exam
ined they furnish proof Of assiduous and
painstaking effort for the public welfare
press the recommendations they contain up
on the respectful attention OF those charged
with the duty OF legislation. because believe
their adoption would promote the people, s
good
BY amendatory legislation in January last.
the Argentine Republic, recognizing the value
Of the large market opened to the free impor-
tations of its wool under the 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
fhn nhnnr ~ NraAn md has C.np
mutual benent are in this instance appreciated
by the country from which our woolen facto-
ries 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
during 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 u 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 a revival Of
the United States and Chilian 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 Chill
Is q step of interest and Importance, both in its
direct consequences upon her own welfare as
evincinG the tendency OF sound financial prin-
ciples 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
delicate duty they undertook ut request OF both
countries of rendering such service to subjects
OF either belligerent within the territorial limits
OF the other as our neutral position permitted
developed o domestic condition in the Chinese
empire which has caused much anxiety and
Had for mt and fnl
Either as q result Of q weak control by the
central government over the provincial ad-
ministrations, following a diminution Of ira
ditional government authority under the
stress OF an overwhelming national disaster,
or q manifestation 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 the old
fanatical spirit against foreigners, which,
unchecked by the local authorities,
II not actually connived ut by them, have cul-
minated in mob attacks on foreign missionary
stations causing much destruction OF property
and attended with personal injuries as we'll as
loss OF life. Although but one American citi-
zen was reported to have been actually wound
ed. and although the destruction Of property
may have fallen more heavily upon the mis-
sfonaries Of other nationalities than our own,
it plainly behooved this government to take
the most prompt and decided action to guard
against similar or perhaps more dreadful ca
lamities Detailing the hundreds Of American
mission stations which have grown UP
throughout the interior of China under the
temperate rule Of toleration. custom and i'm
perial edict. The demands OF the United
States and other powers for the degradation
and punishment OF the responsible officials OF
the respective cities and provinces who by neg
lect or otherwise had permitted uprising and
for the adoption Of stern measures by the en-
perors government for the protection OF the
life and property Of foreigners, were followed
by the disgrace and dismissal Of certain pro-
vincial of1cials found derelict in duty, and the
punishment by death OF q number OF those ad-
judged guilty of actual participation in the out
RACES
THIS government also insisted that special
American commission should visit the province
where the first disturbances occurred for the
purpose Of investigation. This latter commits
sion. formed after much opposition, has gone
overland from Tien Tsin, accompanied by q
suitable Chinese escort and by its demonstra.
tion OF the readiness and ability OF our govern.
ment to protect Its citizens, will act. 1t is be.
lieved, as most influential deterrent OF any
similar outbreaks. The energetic steps thai
have thus far been taken are all the more like.
ly to result in future safety to our citizens ii
CHINA, because the imperial government is,
am persuaded, entirely convinced that We desire
only the liberty and protection OF our owl
citizens and redress for any wrongs they ma,
have suffered, and that we have no ulterior de
signs or objects, political or otherwise Chins
will not forget either our kindly service to he
citizens during her late war, nor the further
fact that while furnishing all the facilities a
our command to further the negotiation o
peace between her and Japan sought n
advantages and interposed no counsel tn
governments of both China and Japan have Il
special dispatches transmitted through thei
respective diplomatic representatives ex
pressed in most pleasing man
ner their grateful appreciation @
our assistance to their citizens during tn
unhappy struggle and ofthe value of our aid i
paving the way to their resumption of peace
ful relations.
The customary cordial relations betwee
this country and France have been undis
turbed. with the exception that full explana
tion OF the treatment OF John L. Waller b
the expeditionary military authorities c
France still remains to be given. Mr.. Waller
formerly United States consul at Tamatay,
remained In Madagascar altar his term {
ONCE expired, and was apparentl
successful in procuring business concession
from the Hovas Of greater or less valu,
After the occupation of Tamative and th
declaration Of martial law by the French b
WAS arrested upnp variau- ehar,,S ,-.s