The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1895-12-06
Foreign Relations.
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BY amendatory legislation N January last
the Argentine republic. recognizing the vzlae
81 the large market open % the free ir1poriz-
ton Of II wOols under our last tarlG act. "a .
admitted certain products Of the United states
10 entry al reduced duties. Il - pleasing -
note that the efforts have made to enlarge
the exchanges Of trade On a sound basis d M
teal benefit are Ia this Instance appreciated Dy
The country from which our wooden factories
draw their needful supply Of raw material
The missions boundary dispute between the
Argentine Republic and Brazil. referred 70 the
president Of the United States arbitrator
during The term 81 my predecessor. and which
was submitted TO me for deternI nation result
ed IN an award In favor 81 Brazil. upon the his
Ioflcal and documentary evidence presented.
thus ending long, protracted controversy. AID
again demonstrating the wisdom and desira-
bility Of settling international boundary dis
putts ~ recourse TO friendly arbitration.
CHILL
negotiations are progressing for a revival Of
the United states and CHILEAN claims comrnis-
sion, whose work was abruptly Interrupted
last year by the expiration Of the stipulated
time within which awards could be made.
The resumption u specie payments by Chill
y step 81 Interest and importance. both Ia its
direct consequences upon her ORn welfare as
eVineing the ascendency Of sound financial
principles 10 one " most influential OF the
south American republics.
CHIgA AND JAPAN,
The close Of the mOmentOus struggle between
China and Japan, while relieving the dlplo-
matte agents Of this government from the deli
cate duty they undertook at request Of both
OF either beilgcrent within the Territorial limits
OF the other az our neutral position permitted
developed domestic condition in the Chinese
empire which has caused much anxiety and
called for prompt and careful attention. Either
a. result Of weak control by the central gov
eminent over the provincial administrations,
following diminution OF traditional govern
mental authority under the stress Of an over
wheiminR national disaster or a manifestation
upon good opportunity OF the aversion OF the
Chinese population 10 all foreign ways and un-
dertakiDgs. there have occurred in widely
separated provinces OF China serious outbreaks
oil the old fanatieal spirit against foreign
ers, which. unchecked by the local authorities
IL not actually conniyed at by them, have Gull
minated In mob attacks on foreign missionary
stations, causing much destruction OF prom
erty, and attended with personal Injuries as
well as loss Of life. Although but one smeri-
can citizen was reported TO have been actually
wounded, and although the destruction Of
property may have fallen more heavily anon
the missionaries Of other nationalities than
our own, II plainly behooyed this gov
decided action TO guard against SINH
lar or perhaps more dreadful calarni-
ties Detailing the hundreds OF American
mission stations which have grown up through
out the interior OF China under the temperate
rule Of federation, custom and imperial edlct
The demands OF the United States and other
powers for the degradation and punishment OF
the responsible ofiicials Of the respective cities
and provinces who. by neglect or otherwise
had permitted uprising and for the adoption
OF stern measures by the emperor's govern
ment for the protection OF the life and property
OF foreigners, we're followed by the disgrace
ana dlsmlssal OF certain provincial officials
found deFelict In duty, and the punishment by
death OF a number OF those adjudged guilty OF
actual participation ia the outrages.
This government also insisted that n special
American commission should visit the province
whore the first disturbances occurred for the
purpose OF investigation. This latter commits
sion. formed after much oDpos tfon has zone
overland from Iien-Tsin, ACCOMPANIED by a
suitable Chinese escort and by It's demonstra-
tion Of the readiness ana ability Of our gov
ernmcnt 10 protect its citizens will act IL Is
believed, as most influential deterrent OF any
similar outbreaks.
The energetic steps we have thus taken are
ali the more likely TO result in future
SAFETY To our citizens In China because
the imperial government IS, am per-
suaded, entirely convinced that We desire
only the liberty and protection OF our own
citizens aud redress for any wrongs they may
have suffered, and that we have no Interior de-
signs or objects political, or otherwise.
China viii not forget either our kindly sery-
zee 70 her citizens during her late war nor the
further fact that, while furnishing an the
facilities at our command to further the ne
gollation OF peace between her ana japan we
sought no advantages ana interposed no eoun-
The governments Of both China and Japan
nave, In special dispatches transmitted
through their respective diplomatic rep
resentatiVes, expressed In most pleas
ing manner their greatful appreciation
OF our assistance TO their citizens during inc
unhappp struggle and Of the value OF our aid
IN paving The way 10 their resumption OF peace
fui relations
FRANCE.
The customary cordial relations between
this country and France have been undis-
turbed, with the exception that q fun ex-
PLANTATION 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 at Tamataye
remained IN Madagascar after his term of Of
nee expired, and was apparently successful In
procuring business concessions from the Hoyas
OF greater or less value.
After the occupation of Tamatave and the
declaration OF martial law by the French he
was arrested upon various charres among
them that OF communicating military inform
alton 10 the enemy OF France. was tried AM
convicted by military tribunal aud SEN
fenced TO twenty years imprisonment Fol
lowing the course justified By abundant pre-
rsdentS this government requested from that
81 Franee the record OF the proceedings of the