The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-12-06

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Foreign Relations.
The present assemblage Of the legislative
branch Of our government occurs at q 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-
paTtments Of the government fully and plainly
exhibit what has been accomplished within
the seope OF their respective duties and pre-
sent such recommendation for the better
ment Of our cOuntry's condition as patriotic
and intelligent labor and observations suggest
I therefore deem nv executive duty aGe-
quately perf9l med at this time by presenting
~ congress the important phases Of our sitga-
ton as related to our intercourse with foreign
nations, and statement OF the financial PROB
lens which confront Us, emitting, except
they are related to these topics, any reference
to departmental operations. I earnestly inzs
Yite, however not only the careful consideTa1
ton, but the severely critical scrutiny Of the
congress and my fellow countrymen to the ret
ports concerning these departmental
operations. If justly and fairly exam
ined they furnish proof Of assiduous and
psinstaking 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 tmpor-
fatiOns 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 a sound basis Of
mutual benefit are in this instance appreciated
by the country from which our wooden faetO-
ries draw their needful supply OF raw material
The missions 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 NE 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 ais
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 a step ~ interest and Importance, both in its
direct consequences upon her own welfare as
aviucing the tendency of sound financial prime
ciples in one Of the most influential Of the
South American republics
The close Of the m0mentous struggle be
tween China and Japan while relieving the
diplomatic agents OF this government from the
delicate duty they undertook at request of both
ri of tn
of either beligerent within the territorial limits
ofthe other as our neutral position permitted
developed q domestic condition in the Chinese
empire when has caused much anxiety ana
called for prompt ana careful attention.
Either as q result of g. weak control by the
central government over the provincial adj
-ministratOnS, following q ammunition of ira
dinonal government authority under the
stress Of an Overwhelming national disaster,
OF a 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
fanstieai spirit against foreigners which,
unchecked by the local authorities,
# not actually connived nj by them, nave cul-
minated IN mob attacks on foreign missionary
stations causing much destruction Of property
ana tttNtCt LttA .tfittl injuries az wei %
loss OF life Although but one American citi-
zen was reported TO have been actually WouD5s
ed and although the destruction Of prOperry
may have fallen more heavily upon the mis-
sioGarieS Of other national!lies than our own,
it plainly behooFed this governments TO take
the most prompt and decided action 60 guard
against similar OF perhaps more dreadful ca
iamitieS Detailing the hundreds Of American
mission stations which have grown up
throughout the interior Of China under the
temperate rule Of t0leratiOn, custom and inn
perial ediot The demands Of the United
States ana other powers for the degradation
and punishment Of the responsible officials OF
the respective cities and provinces who by neg
lect or 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, were followed
BY 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 par ticipation in the out
RACES,
This government also insisted that a special
American commission should visit the province
where the first disturbances occurred for tie
purpose Of Investigation. This latter commits
sion. formed after much opposition. has gone
overland from Tien Tsin, accompanied by q
suitable Chinese escort, and by its demOnStra-
tton Of the readiness and ability Of cur govern
ment to protect its citizens, viii act, it IS be-
Ieyed Gs a most influential deterrent of any
similar outbreaks. the energetic steps that
have thus far been taken are all the more like
~ 60 result in future safety to our citizens in
China, because the imperial government is, I
am persuaded, entirely convinced that we desire
only the liberty and protection Of cur Own
citizens and redress for any wrongs they may
have suffered, and Tint We have no Interior de-
signs or objects, political or OtheTNiSe- China
viii not forget either cur kindly service to her
citizens during her late war, nor the further
fact that while furnishing sn the facilities at
our command to further the negotiation Of
peace between her and Japan We sought no
advantages and tnterposed no counsel The
governments Of both China anG Japan have in
special dispatches transmitted through their
respective diplomatic representatives ex-
pressed in most pleasing man.
ner their grateful appreciation Of
our assistance 20 their citizens during the
unhappy struggle and of,5he value Of our aid in
paving the way 70 their resumption Of peace
fll Trta sioas-
dhe customary cordial relations, between
this country ana France have been unGis-
tprhsa, with the exception that tnll ezplsaa-
tien OF tho treatment II John i. Weller b.
the ezpedltionary military authorities of
France stir remains 70 be given. &s. Waller,
formerly United States consul ct FamstSFes
sehzinsd IN Madagascar altar his term Of
el6se cgpiraa and Eas apparently
eaeeessltsi iB procuring business concessions
fFem the HoRas ct greater or less Ealue
After the occupation Of TamatiYe and the
tlselasetiga II martial lay by The French he
was arrested apou various charges, asaong
kssn sha- OF communicating miiltery insorma-
tlos. e sne enemy Of France vas tried and
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