The advocate., 1895-12-11

WHGABs
Foreign Relations.
The present assemblage Of the Legislative
branch OF our government occurs &C tlma
when the interests OF our people and tho needs
~ she country give especial prominence TO the
condition OF our foreign relations and the exl-
Rancies OF our national finances. The repOrta
AZ the heads OF the several administrative de-
pAEtmenes 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
7 therefore deem my executive duty ade'
quaeely performed ct this time by presenting
% congress the important phases Of our situa-
tiou as related TO our intercourse with foreign
nations and statement Of the financial prob
lenns which confront as, emitting, except aa
they are related TO these topics, any reference
20 departmental operations. / 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
rainstaking effort for the public welfare
I press the recommendations they contain up
On che respectful attention OF those charged
with the duty OF legislation, because believe
their adoption would promote the peoples
good
By amendaeory legislation Ia January last
the Argentine Republic, recognizing the value
Oe the large market opened TO the free Impor"
tations OF It's wool under the last tarih act has
admitted certain products OF the United states
70 entry at reduced duties. Il is pleasing TO
note that the efforts we have made to enlarge
the exchanges Of trade on sound basis Of
mutual benefit are In this instance appreciated
by she country from which our woolen facto-
gles 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-
sulted 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-
bllity OF settling international boundary dis"
putes by recourse to friendly arbitration.
Negotiations are progressing for o revival Of
the United States and Chilian claims commits
Rion 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
q step OF interest and Importance, both In us
direct consequences upon her own welfare as
0NlnEluB bne JSnu5uCy Vi SouAu hn1LAOA0A RAAA-
clples 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 at request OF both
countries OF rendering such service to subjects
Os either belligerent within the territorial limits
Of the other as our neutral position permitted
developed domestic condition in the Chinese
empire which has caused much anxiety and
called for prompt and careful attention
Either as o result Of o weak control by the
central government over the provincial Rd-
mlnlstrations, following diminution OF ira
dftlonal government authority under the
stress OF an overwhelming national disaster,
OF 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,
Il not actually connived at 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-
rem was reported TO have been actually wound
AL and although che destruction OF property
may have fallen more heavily upon the mis-
sionarles OF other nationaliies than our own,
it plainly behooved this government TO take
tho most prompt and decided action to guard
against similar or perhaps more dreadful ca
lamitles Detailing the hundreds OF American
mission stations which have grown up
throughout the interior Of China under the
temperate rule OF toleration, custom and Inn
porlal edict. The demands Of the United
States and other powers for the degradation
aud punishment OF the responsible officials Of
eherespective cities and provinces who by neg
lsct or otherwise had permitted uprising and
fQr the adoption Of stern measures by the em-
naror's government for the protection Of the
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