Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

The President Sends In His Com
munication to Congress-
rus GOVERNMENTS FOREIGN POLICY
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WARRINGTON, Dec a.-The president
sent In the following message to con.
greas:
Hsrsiss Relation
~ present asssmblags Of the legislative
branch Of our government occurs at time
when The interests Of our people and the needs
Of ths country give especial prominence To the
condition Of our foreign Rotations and tho oxl-
gsnciss Of our national finances Tho reports
Of tho heads Of The several administrative de-
psrtmsnts u the government fully and plainly
exhibit what has been accomplished within
the scope Of their respective duties and pre-
sent such Recommendation for the better
ment OF our oountry's condition o. patriotic
and intelligent labor and observations suggest
therefore deem ny executive duty ade-
qustsiy performed 81 this time by presenting
10 congress the important phases Of our situs.
ti0n q related 70 our intercourse with foreign
nations, and statement Of the financial prob
lens which confront 10, emitting except Is
they arc related 10 these topics any reference
10 departmental operations earnestly in-
vito, however, not only the careful considera-
tIon but the severely critical scrutiny Of the
congress and my fellow countrymen to tho 70.
ports ooncerning these departmental
operations II justly and fairly exam
lined they furnish proof Of asslduous and
painstsking effort for tho public welfare
l press the Recommendation they contain up
on tho respectful attention Of those charged
with the duty Of legislation, because believe
their adoption would promote the peoples
good
BY amsndatory legislation In january last,
Tho Argentine Republic recognising tho value
Of the large market opened 10 the free impor-
tstIons Of its wool under the last tariff got has
admitted certain products Of the United Statos
10 entry ct reduced duties. " 10 pleasing to
note that the efforts we have made to enlarge
the exchanges Of trade on o sound basis OF
mutual benefit ere In this instance appreciated
BY the country from which our woolen fscto-
fies draw their nsedful supply Of raw material
The missions boundary dispute between the
Argentine Republic and Brazil, referred to tho
president Of the United States o. arbitrator
during the term Of my predecessor and which
was submitted TO mo for determination re-
lultsd In an award 10 favor Of Brazil upon the
rhetorical and documentary evidence presented,
thus ending long protractcd controversy and
again demonstrating the wisdom and desira-
billy Of settling international boundary dis
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 DO made.
The resumption Of specie payments by Chill
Ii step Of interest and Importance both In It's
direct consequences upon her own welfare o.
svIncing The tendency Of sound financial prin-
slples 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
ielicats duty they undertook at request Of both
Countries Of rendering such service to subjects
II either bellgerent within the territorial limits
Il the other Nv our neutral position permitted
developed domestic condition In the Chinese
mpIre which has caused much anxiety and
alod for prompt and careful attention.
Either ~ q result Of wenk control by the
CENTRAL government over tho provincial i'd
following dlmlnution Of ira
itionai government authority under tho
rcss Of on overwhelming national disaster,
" manifestation upon good opportunity OF
he aversion Of the Chinese population to oil
oreign why's and undertakings, there have
ccurred In widely separated provinces Of
nina serious outbreaks Of tho old
Anatical spirit against foreigners, which,
by the local authorities,
not actually connived Ut by them, have oul-
iinated In mob attacks on foreign missionary
tations, causing much destruction Of property
md attended with personal injuries az we'll as
,ss Of life. Although but one American olti-
en- was reported TO have been actually wound
a, and although the destruction Of property
Jay have fallen more heavily upon the mis-
ionaries Of other nationalIties than our own,
plainly behooved this government to take
he most prompt and decided action TO guard
gainst similar or perhaps more dreadful CO.
antilles Detailing the hundreds Of American
lission stations which have grown up
the interior Of China under the
,mperAtc rule Of liberation, custom and I'm.
eriAi eaiot me demands OF .ne United
tatcs ana otnor powers TOT mo acgraaatlon
20 punishment Of 'ne Responsive omclals Oh
% Respective cities ana provinces VINO py neg.
'ct OF osnerwlso mao pcrml'seu upIis'ns anu
y tne Aaop'ion o. Stern measures ~ Ine Gun
erorA government! LOT tne pro.oclion u tne
70 and property Of foreigners, were followed
tnc uiselAce sno dismissal o. ccIa'n pro
lnciei omoials !ouna aoreilcs 10 au.y, ana tne
unisnmcnt oy deatn Of NUMBER 0! snose "a ,
luseo gully OF acsuai par"c'pa''on III 'no ou'-
lges
Tn'e government also insissea tnsV spocial |
mericsn commission should VISIT INC province {
here tho nrat disturbances occurred Ior tne
urpose OF Investigation rms la.!er commits ,
ION. formed aIter mucn opposiuon, ms gone
Verland from Tien Isin' accompanied pya
uitapio Cnlneso escort ana Dy w oemohstra-
on OF tho readiness ana apillty OF our govern {
tent 70 protect lts oitizens, VIII act " IL Do /
eveo, On most inhuentiai ueserrent q my
milar outbreaks inc enefgetio steps INIT
ave thus far been taken are Oil inc more iiKo-
70 result In future ssfcty 70 our citizens In
nina, because tho Imperial government IL, 1 |
n persuaded entirely convinced tnRt We desire /
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