The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-06
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Neutrality with Reference to Cuba-Ar-
ncnian Outrnges-Venezuelan Dispute.

FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Neutrality with Reference to Cuba-Ar-
ncnian Outrnges-venezueIan Dispute.
BY amendato tory tariff legislation in jan
uary last the Argentine Republic, recog-
nizlng the value OF the large market opened
to the free importation of its wool under
Of the ned states to- entry at
reduced duties. 1t is pleasing to note that
the efforts we have made to enlarge the
mutual benefit are in this instance appre-
ciated by the country from which our
wooden factories draw their needful sup
ply OF raw material.
Decided In BraziIs Favor.
The missions boundary dispute between
the Argentine Republic and Brazil, re-
ferred to the president of the United States
as arbitrator during the term of my prede-
cessor, and which was submitted to me for
determination, resulted in an award in IA
vor Of Brazil upon the historical and docu-
tracted controversy and again demonstrate
ing the wisdom and desirability Of settling
international boundary disputes by re-
course to friendly arbitration.
Specie Resumption by Chill.
Negotiations are progressing for re-
vival Of the United States and CHILEAN
claims commission, whose work was alb
ruptly terminated last year by the eXpira-
awards could be made
The resumption OF specie payments by
is In S dee
unon her own-welfare and as evin !..r the
one of the most influential OF the South
American republics.
Serious domestic Condition in China.
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 the re-
quest Of both countries, OF rendering such
service to the subjects of either belliger-
ent within the territorial limits of the other
as our neutral position permitted, devel-
opec domestic condition IN the Chinese
empire which has caused much anxiety
and called forth prompt and careful atten-
ton. Either as result OF weak control
by the central government over the pro-
vincial administrations, following dimi-
mutton OF traditional governmental author
ity under the stress OF an overwhelming
national disaster, or as manifestations
the Chinese population to all foreign ways
and undertakings. there have occurred in
rious out6reaks OF the old fanaticai spirit
against foreigners, which, unchecked by
the local authorities. II not actually con-
niysd at by inrs.n have
causing much destruction of property and
attended with personal injuries as well as
Although but one American citizen was
reported to have been actually woundsd,
and although the destruction OF property
may have fallen more heavily upon the
missionaries of other Municipalities than
our own, il plainly behooved this govern
ment to take the most prompt and de-
perhaps more dreadful calamities befall-
ing the hundreds OF American mission
states which have grown up throughout
the interior Of China under the temperate
rule Of liberation, custom and imperial
edict
other powers for the degradation and pun
ishmsnt OF the responsible officials OF tho
respective cities and provinces, who, by
neglect or otherwise. had permitted up
measures by the emperor's government
for the protection of the life and property
of foreigners are followed by tho disgrace
ficials found derelict in duty, and the pun
ishment by death Of number OF those
adjudgcd guilty of actual participation In
the outraHeS.
Coed Eject of the American Cen paission.
This government also insisted that a
special American commission should visit
the province where the first disturbances
This latter commission. formed after much
opposition, has gone overland from Tien-
Tsin, accompanied by suitable Chinese
readiness and ability of our government
to protect its citixens will act, IT Is be-
heved. as most influential deterrent or
steps we have thus taken are all the more
likely to result In future safety to our citi-
Gems in China because the imperial govern
that we desire only the liberty and protec-
ton of our citizens and redress for any
wrongs they may have suffered. and that
we have no Interior designs or objects, po-
liticai 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
at our command to further the negotia-
ton of a peace between her and Japan, we
sought no advantages and interposed no
Victor and vanquishsd Grateful.
The governments Of both China and japan
have In dispatches transmitted through
their respective diplomatic representatives
grateful appreciation OF our assistance to
their citizens during the unhappy struggle
and OF the value OF our aid in paving the
way to their resumption of peaceful rela-
lions.
The Waller Incident.
The customary cordial relations between
this country and France have been undis-
turbed, with the exception that full eX-
PLANTATION OF the treatment Of John Il. wal
Ter by the expeditionary military authors
ties Of France still remains to be given.
Mr.. Waller, formerly United States con-
sui at Tamatave, remained In madagascar
after his term of office expired and was ap-
parently successful In procuring business
concessions from the Hovas OF greater or
less value After the occupation or rama
tave and the declaration OF martial law
by the French he was arrested upon va
rious charges. among them that OF COM
municating military information to the
enemies of France, was tried and convicted
by a military tribunal and sentenced to ~
years Imprisonment
Following the course justified by album
dant precedents, this government REQUEST
ed from that Of France the record OF tho
proceedings of tho French tribunal which
resulted in Mr.. Walters condemnation.
This request has been complied with to the
awt.ot Of atInpIyinR n copy of tho Official