Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-05

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Ths 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 exl-
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
l therefore deem my executive duty ade-
Quately performed at this time by presenting
TO congress the important phases OF our situa-
tion as related to our intercourse with foreign
nations, and statement Of the financial prob
lens which confront us, emitting, except as
they are related to these topics, any reference
10 departmental operations. earnestly in
vte, 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 If justly and fairly exam
ined they furnish proof Of asslduous and
painstuklng 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
theil adoption would promote the peoples
good.
BY rmendatory 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
! the exchanges Of trade on 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 mission boundary dispute between the
| Argentine Republic aud 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
hstori al and documentary evidence presented,
thus ending long protracted controversy and
again demonstrating the wisdom and desira-
bihty OF settling International boundary dis
| puteS by recourse to friendly arbitration.
Negotiations are progressing for q 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 Chill
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 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 us result Of o weak control by the
central government over the provincial ad-
ministrutions, following diminution Of ira
ditional government authority under the
stress OF an overwhelming national disaster,
or 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
lGEaticgl spirit against foreigners, which,
unchecked by the local authorities,
| II not actually connived at by them, have cul-
minated in mob attacks on foreign mi sionary
stations, causing much destruction OF property
and attended with personal injuries as well as
loss Of life. Although but one American citi-
zen was reported to have been actually wound
ed. and although the destruc ion Of property
may have fallen more heavily upon IT, mic
sionaries Of other nationalitie" mn onr own
It plainly behooved this gaye,rnment IN Tn %
The most prompt and aeeided action to guard
against sim ar or peTGaps more dreadful Gu
aunltlf4 bOlallies ehe hundreds Of American
hfoh t,o.~n ttr,
throughout the interior OF China under the
temperate rule Of liberation, custom and Inn
oerial edict. The demands Of the United
states and other powers for the degradation
sud punishment Of the responsible officials OF
he RESPECTIVE cities and provinces who by neg
ect OF otherwise had permitted uprising and
'or che adoption Of stern measures by the en-
oeror's government for the protection Of the
life and property OF foreigners, were followed
oy the disgrace and dismissal Of certain pro-
yincial officials found derelict In duty, and the
punishment by death Of q number OF those ad-
Judged guilty Of actual participation In the out
ages.
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 Tsln, accompanied by a
suitable Chinese escort, and by It's demonstra-
lion Of the readiness and ability Of our govern
nent to protect its citizens, will act, 1t IS be-
ieyed. as most influential deterrent OF any
similar outbreaks. The energetic steps that
rave thus far been taken are oil the more like
TO result in future safety to our citizens In
china. because the imperial government is,
Im persuaded. entirely convinced that we desire
. l)nly the liberty and protection OF our OWE
citizens and redress for any wrongs they may
have suffered, and that we have no Interior de-
,igns or objects, political or otherwise. China
will not forget either our kindly service TO Del
,itizens during her late war, nor the further
lact that while furnishing oil the facilities Of
jur command to further the negotiation Of
peace between her and Japan we sought nc
advantages and interposed no counsel The
governments OF both China and Japan have Ia
,recial dispatches transmitted through theil
respective diplomatic representatives ex'
pressed in most pleasing man
Ger their grateful appreciation o.
our assistance TO their citizens during thu
Unhappy struggle and oi.the value Of our aid Il
, paving the way to their resumption Of peace
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