The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1895-12-06
THE MESSAGE.
President Cleveland's Address to
the New Congress.
Foreign Policy Of the Government DIS
cussed-Points in Dispute with Great
Britain-Financial Question
Dwelt Upon at Length.

WASHINGTON, Dec 3.-The president
sent in the following message to con-
gress:
Foreign Relations.
The present assemblage 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 ext
gencies 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
therefore deem my executive duty ade-
quately performed at this time by presenting
to congress the important phases Of our situa-
ton as related to our intercourse with foreign
nations. and a statement OF the financial prob
lens which confront US, emitting, except as
they are related to these TOPICS any reference
to departmental operations 1 earnestly in
vite, however, not only the careful consldera-
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 asslduous 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 peoples
good
BY amendatory legislation in January last,
the Argentine Republic. recognizing the value
of the large market opened to the free impcr-
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
the exchanges of trade on o sound basis Of
mutual benefit are in this instance appreciated
by the country from which our wooden 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 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
the United States and Gillian 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 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 at request Of both
countries Of rendering such service to subjects
Of either bellgerent 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 a weak control by the
central government over the provincial adj
ministrations, following q 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 ct by them, have Gull
minated in mob attacks on foreign mi Sionary
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 deStruc tiOn OF property
may have fallen more heavily upon the mis-
sionarieS 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 liberation. 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 otherwise had permitted uprising and
for the adoption Of stern measures by the en-
peror's government for the protection Of the
| life and property of foreigners, we're followed
by the disgrace and dismissal Of certain pro-
vincial officials found derelict in duty, and the
punishment by death of a number of those ad-
judged guilty of actual participation in the out
| RACES.
| This government also insisted that q 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 a
| suitable Chinese escort, and by its demonstra-
ton Of the readiness and ability Of our govern
ment to protect its citizens, will act, it is be-
lieved, most influential deterrent OF any
similar outbreaks. The energetic steps that
have thus far been taken are all the more like
ly to result in future safety to our citizens in
| China, because the imperial government is,
am 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, political or otherwise. China
will not forget either our kindly service to her
citizens during her late war, nor the further
fact that while furnishing all the facilities ut
our command to further the negotiation of
peace between her and Japan we sought no
| advantages and interposed no counsel The
governments Of both China and Japan have in
special dispatches transmitted through their
| respective diplomatic representatives ex-
pressed in most pleasing man
ner their grateful appreciation of
/ our assistance to their citizens during the
unhappy struggle and ofthe value Of our aid in
paving the way to their resumption OF peace
| full relations.
The customary cordial relations between
| turhed, with the exception that q full explana-
tion OF the treatment of John l. Waller by
the expeditionary military authorities OF
France still remains to be given. Mr.. Waller
| formerly United States consul ut Tamatave
| remained in Madagascar altar his term OF
| ONCE expired, and was apparently
successful in procuring business concessions
| from the Hovas Of greater or less value
| After the occupation of Tamative and the
declaration OF martial law by the French he
was arrested upon various charges. among
| them that of communicating military informa-
tion to the enemy of France, was tried and
convicted by military tribunal and sen.
| fenced to twenty years Imprisonment. Fol-
lowing the course justified by abundant prec-
edent. this government requested from that OF
| France the record of the proceedings OF the
French tribunal which resulted in Mr.. Wal
| ler's condemnation This request has been
complied with to the extent of supply
ing copy Of the Official record.
from which appear the constitution and
organization Of the court, the charges as for
INFLATED and the general course and result OF
the trial and by which it is shown that the ac-
cuSed was tried in open court and was defend