The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-12-07
The MESSAGE.
The President Sends in His Com
munication to Congress-
TIE GOVERNMENTS FOREIGN POLICY

TIE GOVERNMENTS FOREIGN POLICY
The Points IN Dlspats With Great aritsia-
The Etaaaesal sie1atisn Dwslt On as
Lsngth-Ths Bond IssHs-Trss
Silver Coinage ThoaGhs
TO Ds As.ses to
Prosperity.
WASHINGTON, Dec. a-The pre- sident
sent In the following message to con-
gress:
Bersiga Rslasions.
The present assemblags 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-
gencies OF our national finances. The reports
Of the heads OF the several administrative de-
partmeuys OF the government fully and plainly
exhibit what has been accomplished within
the scope Of their fespeettve duties and pre-
sent such recommendations for the better
ment Of our countsys condition - patriotic
and Intelligent labor and observations suggest
! therefore deem my executive duty sde-
Quasely performed as this time by presenting
70 cougrsss the importsns phases Of our situs-
tion - related 70 our intercourse With foreign
nations. and Statements q the financial prob
lens which confront ~, emitting. except %
they Are related 70 these topics, any reference
to departmental operations earnestly In
v,ts. however. not only the careful eonsidsrs-
tion. but the severely critical scrutiny Of the
congress and my fellow countrymsu 70 the re-
ports concerniug these depertmental
operations. n justly end fairly cram
ined they furnish proof Of assiduous and
painssskinG effort for the public welfare
I press the Recommendation they contain up
on the respectful attention Of those charged
with the duty Of legislation. because believe
their adoption would promote the peoples
good
the Argsntine Republic. recognizing the value
Of the large market opened to the free iuapor-
tations Of its wool under the last tsri6 oct has
admitted certain products OF the United Seaees
to entry - redueed duties. II u pleasing 70
note that the efforts We have made TO eniarge
mutual benens ere In this instance appreciated
by the country from which our vooien fscto-
ries draw their needful supply Of raw material
The miss!ous' boundary dispute betwesn the
Argentine Republic aud Brasil. reforred 70 the
president Of the United States - arbitrator
wss submisssd 70 me for dsserminattea re-
suited In an award In favor Of Brasil upon the
historical and Documentary evidences presented.
thus endins long psotracted eoutroversy and
again demonstrating tbs wisdom Esd desiru-
bility OF settling international boundary dis.
putss BY recourse 10 friendly arbitration.
Negotiations ere progrsssin9 for . revival OF
the United States and Chilian claims commits
sion. whose work was sbruptlys Terminated
last year BY. the sxpiration Of the stipulated
time within which awards could be made
Ths resumpsion Of specie payments By Chill
direct consciousness upon her own welfare -
eviucins the tsudoaey Of sound AnanciAl prin-
siplss IN one Of <Ae snose tnnusntiai OF the
South American republics
The close OF the momentous struggle be-
tween China and japan, while relieving the
delicate duty they undertook ~ request Of both
countries OF rendering such service to subjects
os either belliger9sS within the territoriallmlia
Of the other ~ our neutral position permitted
developed Q domestic condition In the Chinsse
empire which has caused much anxiety and
Either - result OF weak control By n
central government over the provincial
ministrattons. following . diminution r
dittoual government authority uno0I
| stress OF sn overwhelming usttoual an
or . Manifestation upon good opportunfe
the aversion OF the Chinese populatiou 70
foreign ways and undertakfnss, there hav0
occurred In widely separated provinces oi
China serious outbreaks of the old
ianasical spirit against foreigners. which,
unchecked by the local authorities.
If not actually connived ct by them. have cul-
minated In mob attacks on foreign missionary
stati0ns. causing much destruction OF property
and attended with personal injuries rs well q
loss Of life. Although but ono Americas citi'
zen Wss reported 70 have been actually wound
ed. snd although the destruction Of property
may have fallen more heavily upon the 0is-
stonaries Of other nationalities than our own
Il plainly behooved this government 70 TAKE
the most prompt and decided action to guart
against similar or perhaps more dreadful CO.
| lamities Detailing tho hundreds Of Americas
mission stations which have grown uI
| throughout the interior Of China under TN
temperate rule Of federation. custom end I'm
pertsl edict The demands OF the Units<
States and other powers for the degradation
| and punishment Of the responsible ofncials o
| the respective cities and provinces who By neg
| lect OF otherwise had permitted uprisiAg anl
for the sdopsaoa Of stern measures By Tie sm
peror's government for the protection OF tn
| life and property 0f foreigners, we're folloWe<
py. the disgrses sad dasmisssi Of certain pro
sinciAl o6lsials found dsrelict In duty. and tha
punishment BY death Of . number OF those "a
Judged guilty Of actual participation In the out
| RACES.
1his government also insistsd thss . spscia
American commission should visit the province
where the nrst disturbances occurred for tn
| purpose Of Investigation. This latter commits
i sion. formed after much opposition. has gon
| overland from Tfsn Tsia. accompanied by
| suitable Chinese escort. and BY its dsmonstxa
ton OF the readiness and ability Of our govern
| ment to protect its cittsens. will cot. Il IL b
lieved. ~ . most tnnuenttal deterrent OF an,
similar outbreakA The energetic steps tha
| have thus far been taken are all the more like
| " 70 result In future safety 70 our citissns 4
China. because the imperial government 10.
Am persuaded. entirely convinced that We dssir
| only the liberty and protection Of our oW
1 citixsns and redress for any wrongs they ma
| have suffered. and that We have no Interior De
signs or objects. political o. otherwise. Chin
will NOT forget either cur kindly service 70 he
citizens during her late war. nor the furthe
our command 70 further the negotiation q
peace between her and Japan We sought n
| advantages and tatsrposed no counsel IN
governments OF both China ana japan have I
special dispatches transmitted through thei
respective diplomatic representatives 81
ner their grateful appreciation Z
our assistance 70 their citizens during q
unhappy struggle and of.the value Of our aid
paving the way TO their resumption Of psacs
full relations
The customary cordial relations beswss
this country and France have been undii
turhed, with the exception that full sxplsul
tion OF the treatment Of John l. Waller
| the expeditiousry military authorities Z
France still remains TO be given. Mr.. Wslle
formerly United States consul at TAmatav
remained In MadagAscar sftar his term
once expired. and Was apparent
| successfuli In procuring business ooncessioI
from the H0yas Of greater or less valu
| Asier the occupation OF Tamative and q
declaration Of martial law by the French I
| was arrssted upoa various charges. amor
| them that of communicating military inform,
lion to the enemy Of France, was tried IL
convicted by . military tribunal and SET
fenced to twenty years' imprisonment Flu
lowing the course justified by abundant pre-,
edcnt, this government requested from that
France the record of the proceedings OF Il
French tribunal which resulted In Mr. Wa
lers condemnation This request has be<
complied with to the extent OF suppl!
Ing copy OF the ofnctal recor'
from which appear the constitution sa
organization OF the court. the charges ~ fo
mulsted and the general course and result
the trial and by which u 10 shown that the n
cused was tried In open court and was defeu'
ed by counsel. but the evidence addueed
support OF the charges. which was not receive
by the French minister OF foreign affairs q
the nrst week In October. has thus far bs<
withheld. the French governm taking u
ground that its production In response to o.
demand would establish bad precedent II
efforts Of our ambassador to procure
however, though impeded by rece
changes In the French ministry. hA'
not been relaxed and II II confident
expected that some satisfactory solution
the matter will be reached Meanwhile IL o.
pears that Mr.. walters confinement has eve
Allevistion which the state OF his health q
all the other circumstances OF the case d
msnd or permit. In agreeable contrast to q
difference above noted respecting matter
common concern. where nothing 10 sought o
cept such mutually satisfactory outcomsa
the true merits OF the case require. Is the
cent resolution OF the French chambers favo
ing the conclu sion Of permanent treaty OF q