Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-12-13
record from which appear the constitu-

course and result OF the trial, by which IL
Is shown that the accused was tried In
open court and was defended 10y counsel
But the evidence adduced In support OF the
charges, which was not received by the
French minister for foreign affairs III the
first week in October-has thus far been
withheld, the French government takia <
the ground that its Introduction ia re-
Spouse to our demand would establish a
precedent. The efforts of our amha. sador
TO procure IL, however, though tmpcded by
recent changes I'M the French ministry,
have not been realized, and II Is confident
ly expected that some satisfactory solu-
tion OF the matter VIII shortly he rCaC he'd.
Meanwhile, II appears that Mr.: waller =
confinement has every alienation which
the state of his health and all the other
circumstances Of the case demand or per-
init
In agreeable contrast to the differences
above noted respecting a matter OF com
mon concern, where nothing is sought eX-
cept such a mutually satisfactory outcome
as the true merits or the case require, Is
the recent resolution of the French cham
bcrs faVoring the conclusion of pcrma-
nent treaty OF arbitration between the two
countries.
An invitation has been extended by
France 10 the government ana people or
the United States 10 participate in a great
International exposition at Paris IN 1900 as
a suitable commcmoration of the close OF
this, the WOrlds marvellous century OF
progress | heartily recommend its aC-
ceptance. together with such legislation AS
Will adequately provide for a due rcprcSen-
tation of this government and It's people
on the occasion.
Injuries Our Interests In Germany.
our relation with the states of the Ger
man empire are, in some aspects, typical
OF condition of things elsewhere round IN
countries whose productions ana trade are
similar TO our own. The close rivalrics of
competing industries, the influence OF the
delusive doctrine that the internal dcvel-
Opment Of a nation is promoted ana nS
wealth Increased by a policy in under
taking 10 reserve its home markets for the
exclusive use of its own producers, nee
cssarily obstructs their sales in foreign
markets and prevents free access to the
products OF the world; the desire to retain
trade in timc-worn ruts, regardless or the
ineXorahle laws OF new needs and changed
conditions OF demand and supply. and our
own hating hardness In inviting freer
exchange OF commodities, and by TINS
means imperiling our footing in the eN-
ternal markets naturally open TO us have
created a situation somewhat injurious TO
American export interests, not only IN
Germany, whore they are most noticeable
but in adjacent countries.
Interests Affected.
The exports affected are largely Ameri-
can cattle and other food products, the
reason assigned for untaVorahle discrim-
nation being that their consumption II
deleterious to the public health This Is
all the more irritating in view or the tact
excellence and wholesomencsS OF its eN-
ported food supplies as the United states
nor so easily able on account or inherent
soundnesS TO guarantee those qualltlcS
Nor are these difiC ultles confined TO our
food products designed for exploration.
our great insurance companies, for eX-
ample having built up vast business
abroad and invested large share OF their
gains I'm foreign countries in compliance
with the local laws and regulations then
existing. now tind themselves WITHIN mar.
rowing circle OF oncrous and unforeseen
conditions. and are confronted 10y the
necessity OF retirement from heId thus
made profitable, If indeed they are not sum
marily expelled. as some OF them have late
ly been, from Prussia.
Hints At Retaliation.
II is not 10 be forgotten that interna-
tional trade cannot be onc-sidcd. Its cur
rents are alternating and its movements
should be honestly reciprocal Without
this it almost necessarily dcgenerdtes into
q device TO gain advantage or contrlNance
to secure benefits with only the scmblancc
Of a return. In our dealings with other
nations we ought TO be open-handed and
scrupulously fair. This should be our pol
10y a. a producing nation, and it plainly be
comes us as "A people who love generosity
ana the moral aspects or national gOod
faith and reciprocal forbearance. These
considerations should not, however, con-
strain us 10 submit TO unfair discrmina-
tion nor to silently acQuicsce IN VeXatiOus
hlndrances to the enjoyment OF our share
of the legitimate advantages or proper
trade relations. If an examination OF the
situation suggests such measures on our
part az would involve restrictions similar
TO those from which we suffer, the way 10
such a course is easy. II should, however,
by no means be lightly entered upon. since
the necessity for the Inaugural ton or SuCh
a policy would be regretted by the best
sentiment Of our people, and because II
naturally and logically might lead TO con-
sequences of the gravest character.
| take pleasure in calling TO your atten-
ton the enconiums bestowed on those Ves-
sells OF our new navy which took part In
the notable ceremony OF the opening Of the
kiel canal II was hitting that this eN-
traordlnary achievement OF the newer Ger
man nationality should be celebrated in
the presence Of Americas exposition OF
. LOT a al r,ftaaT NJ h. 1TlI :
naval energy.
Behring sea Affairs Unsatisfactory.
Our relations with Great Britain. always
intimate and important. have demanded
during the past year even greater share
OF consideration than Is usual Several
veXatious questions were left undetcr-
mined by the decision Of the Behring sea
arbitration tribunal The application of
the principles laid down by that august
body has not been followed by the results
they were intended TO accomplish. either
because the principles themselves lacked
in breadth and deiinlteness or because
their execution has been more or less i'm
perfect. Much correspondence has been
exchanged between the two governments
on the subject OF preventing the eXtermi-
mating slaughter of seals. The INSULT
Ciency OF the British patrol Of Behriug sea,
under the regulations agreed on 10y the two
governments, has been pointed out. and yet
only two British ships have been on police
duty during this season in those waters.
The need OF a more effective enforcement
Of existing regulations, as well "a the adOp-
ton Of such additional regulations as TX
peTienCe has shown to be absolutely nee
essary TO carry out the intent OF the award.
have been earnestly urged upon the British
government, but thus far without effective
results In the meantime the deplet ion Of
the seal herds by means OF pclagiC hunting
has 50 alarmingly progressed that unless
their slaughter is at CACc cueCtuallY
checked their extinction within few years
seems TO be a matter OF absolute certainty.
A Judictous Arrangement.
The understanding by which the United
States was TO pay. and Great Britain To re-
Ccive, lump sum OF $425, 0U0 IN fun settle
ment of all British claims for damages
arising from our seizure Of British sealing
vessels unauthorized under the award OF
the Parts tribunal Of arbitration, was NOT
confirmed by the last congress, which de-
Clned 70 make the necessary arprOpria-
tion. | am still of tho opinion that this A.
Iangement was Il judicious and adyan-
tageous one for the government, and
earnestly recommend that IL be again con-
sidered and sanctioned. If. however, this
does not meet with the favor OF congress,
II certainly will hardly dissent from The
proposition that the government is bound
by every consideration of honor and good
faith TO provide for the speedy adjustment
of these claims by arbitration az the only
other alternative a treaty Of arbitra-
ton has therefore been agreed upon. and
will be Immediately laid before the senate.
so that in one Of the modes suggested a
final settlement may be reached.
Notwithstanding that Great Britain
originated the proposal TO enforce inter-