The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1895-12-07
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given below in its entirety:
To the Congress of the United States:
The present assemhlage OF the legisls
tive branch OF our government occurs a
time when the interests of our peopl
and the neSds of the country give especia
prominence TO the condition OF our for
eisn relations and the exigencies OF on
national finances. The reports Of IN
different departments Of government full.
and plainly exhibit what has been &C
complished within the scope OF their re
spective duties and present such recon-
mendations for the betterment of our coun
try's condition as a result OF patriotic ans
Intelligent labor and observations.
l therefore deem 1t my executive dut,
adequately performed a, this time b!
presenting to congress the importan
phases of our situation. as related TO oul
intercourse with foreign nations, ans
statement of the financial problems
which confront US. emitting. except a
they are related to these topics, any ref
erence to departmental operations.
earnestly invite, however, not only the
careful consideration, but the severely
critical scrutiny. OF the congress and my
fellow countrymen 10 the reports con-
corning these departmental operations. Ii
justly and fairly examined they Will fur
nish proof of assldious and painstakius
care for the public welfare.
press the Recommendations tney con-
tain upon the respectful attention OF
those charged with the duty OF legisla-
ton. because their adoption would pro-
mote the peoples good. BY commendatory
tarin legislation in January last, the Ar
gentine republic, recognizing the value of
the large market opened TO the free i'm
portation OF Its woods under our last tar
IN act, has permitted certain products
of the United States TO enter at reduced
duties. 1t is pleasing TO note that the
efforts We have made to enlarge the ex-
changes OF trade on a sound basis OF mu-
tual benefit are in this instance appreci-
ated by the country from which our wool
en- factories obtain their needful sup
plies OF raw material
BOUNDARY DISPUTE
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 predecessor. and which was submitted
10 ME Tor determination, resulted in an
award in favor of Brazil. upon the his
tortcal and documentary evidence pre-
scented. thus ending a long protracted
controversy, and again demonstrating the
wisdom and desirability OF settling inter
national boundary disputes by recourse to
friendly arbitration.
Negotiations are progressing for a re-
vlyal of the United States and Chilean
claims commission, whose work was
abruptly terminated last year by the ex-
piration of the stipulated time within
which awards could be made
The resumption of specie payments by
Chill is a step of great interest and i'm
portance both in its direct consequences
upon her own welfare and as evidencinS
the ascendancy of sound financial primer
pies IN one OF the most influential OF the
South American republics.
THE ORIENTAL WAR.
The close Of the momentous struggle
between China and Japan, while relieving
the diplomatic agents of this government
from the delicate duty they undertook
al the request Of both countries Of re-
entering such service TO the subjects OF
either belligerent within the territorial
limits OF the other. as our neutral position
permitted. developed a domestic condi-
ton in the Chinese empire which has
caused much anxiety and called for
prompt and careful attention. Either as a
result OF weak control by the central
over the provincial admins
following a dirninution of tradi-
tional governmental authority under the
stress OF an overw Ginning national disas-
ter or as manifestation upon good oppor-
tunity of the ayersions OF the Chinese
population 10 all foreign ways and I'M
iertakings, there have occurred in widely
'NPaA aAt provinces VI tllIld SERIOUS OUT
breaks of the old fanatical spirit against
foreigners which. unchecked by the local
II not actually connived at by |
hem. have eliminated in attacks on for
ign missionary stations, causing much |
destruction of property and attended with |
injuries as well loss of life |
Although but one American citizen was |
eported to have been actually wounded |
md although the destruction OF property |
nay have fallen more heavily upon the /
Of other nationalities than /
'1r own, il plainly behooyes this govern
nent TO take the most prompt and de-
t1sd action TO guard against similar or |
<rhaps more dreadful calamitIes befau- |
ng hundreds Of Americans.
The demands Of the United States and |
-thsr powers for the degradation and |
u the responsible officials
4 the respective cities and provinces who |
y neglect or otherwise had permitted |
'prisings. and for the adoption Of stern 1
measures by the snp=ror's COVE rnnent |
or the protection Of the life and property |
4 foreigners were followed by tbs. arrest /
md dismissal Of certain provincial offc. |
ais found derelict in duty and the pun |
shment By death Of a number Of those |
Ldjudged guilty of participating in the |
'utrages. This government insisted that
special American commission should |
'isit the province where the first disturb
noes occurred for the purpose Of inves-
igating. This latter commission formed
.fter much opposition. has gone overland
rom Tien Tsin. accompanied by a sulta.
lie Chinese escort, and BY its demonstra-
ion Of the readiness and ability of our |
government to protect its citizens, will |
ct. IL Is believed. az a most influential |
eterrent Of any similar outbreaks The |
nergetic steps we have thus taken are |
II the more likely to result in future |
afpty citizens N china |
he imperial government is, ! am persuad-
d. entirely convinced that We desire only |
he liberty and protection Of our own cit |
Gems and redress for any wrongs they |
ray have suffered and that We have no
lterior design or objects. political or |
China will not forget either
ur kindly service to her citizens during |
ne late war, nor the further fact thar
lille furnishing all the facilities at our |
to further the negotiations of |
eace between her and Japan, We sought |
o advantages and interposed no counsel |
he governments Of both China and ia.
an have In SPECIAL dispatches transmit |
"a through their respective diplomatic
expressed In a most pleas I
* manner their grateful appreciation Of !
ar assistance to their citizens during tho {
nhappy struggle and Of the value of our 7
u In paving the way to their resumption =
peaceful relations.
WALLER INCIDENT.
The customary cordial relations between
lis country and France have been undi.- :
rbed. with the exception that a full ex- 4
anation of the treatment Of John l.. I
ailer by the eNpeditionary military au- :
critics OF France still remains to be i
ven. Mr.. Waller. formerly United Z
ates consul ut Tamatiye. remained In a
adagascar. his term Of office having q
pired, and was apparently successful h
procuring business concessions from \
Q Hovas OF greater or less value After 3
. occupation OF Tamatave and the dec a
alton of martial law by the French. he
- arrested upon various charges, among o
'm that OF communicating military in Il
ma tion 10 the enemieE OF France. was ! \