Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-12-12

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HI Though neither the Essnrmth Of our peo.
pies sympathy with They Anbnn insurgents,
nor our loss OF material II mage consequent
upon tho futile endeavo{ thus far made
to restore peace and orite. nor any shock
our humane sensibilitles may have received
terlxe this sanguinary Ind 4ercely conduct
cd war, have In the least shaken the deter !
minati0n Of the government Ito honestly
fulfil every international Obligation, yet It
l. L.. to be earnestly hoped OF Iery ground
that the devastation OF sE.ge : conflict may
speedily be stayed md 4fdSE and quiet re-
stored to the distracteGy Siand, bringing
In their train the activity Sand thrift Of
peaceful pursuits"
The Alliance Incident and spain's dlsa-
'voWal or 1t and assurance of non-recur-
renee OF similar interference, are stated.
The Masxsicres I'm Turkey.
Occurrences In Turkey have continued to excite
concern. The reported masslcres OF Christians IN
Armenia, md the deyeloppent there aud in other
districts OF spirit of fanatic hostility to Christian
Influences, naturally excited apprehension for the
safety of the devoted men and women who, MS de-
United States, reside in Turkey under the guarnn-
tee of the law and usage, and In tue Legitimate
sion No efforts have been spared in their behalf.
and their protection In person and property has
been earnestly and vigorously enforced by every
ton concerning the true coalition Of affairs in the
sending thither the United States consul at stvas
to make Investigation and report, was thwartcd by
movement on DIR pnrt was III no sense meant MS
gratuitous ENHANCEMENT of the United States in
the socnlled Eastern question, nor ohicious
interference with the right and duty which be-
longs by treaty to certain great European powers
calling for their Intervention In political matters
dom Of the non Mussulman subjects of the sutton;
but 1t arose solely from orr desire to have an
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The presence Of our naval vessels. which are
now in the vicinity of the disturbed localities
arity with the condition Of affairs, and will enable
US to take suitable steps for the protection Of any
interests of Cir colntrymen within reach OF our
ships that might he found impcrillcd
The Ottoman government has lately issued m
Imperial trade. cxempttng forever from taxation an
American college for girls at Scutari. Repeated as
s!irances have also been Obtained by our envoy at
Censtantinople that similar institutions, main:
tanned and administered by our countrymen, shall
bo secured in the enjoysnent OF al rights and that
our citizens Throughout the empire shall be pro-
The government, however, in view of existing
facts Is far from relying upon such assurances as
the limit Of Its duty Our minister has been vigi-
in individual eases where danger threatened or
safety was imperillel. We have sent ships as far
possible for them go, where they offer refuge to
those obliged to flee, and We have the promise of
other powers which have ships in the neiglhor.
hood that DIR citizens we'll as theirs, will be
received ana protected OH board those ships On
the demand Of our minister. orders have been Is
sued by the sultan that Turkish soldiers shall
guard and escort to the coast American refugees.
These orders have been carried out. and our
latest intelligence gives assurance Of the present
Though thus far no lives OF American citizens
have been sacriacsd there can be no doubt that
erty have resulted from riotous conflicts and OUT
rageOus attacks
pean powers have secured a right and have as
S,med a duty not only In behalf Of their own
hut as ' agents Of the Christian World v Their
right is to enforce such conduct of the Turkish,
government. ms will restrain fanatical brutality.
to insure against such DREADFUL occurrences in
Turkey as have lately. shocked civilization. The
theirs alone. and 1t is earnestly hoped that
p"nnpt ard effective action on their part will
Dra for Mhe at was made
last session, have been Professionally filled by
trusted enployss Ct the department. Of state;
The Consular Service.
The arbitration Of the claim of the Venezuelan
! steam TRANSFORMATION company under the treaty
| Of Jan. 10, 1892 between the United States
| and Venezuela resulted in an award in favor of
The government has used Its good n:Ii .cs toward
| composing the differences between VeMc="cia on
other. growing OF the dismissal Of the repre-
| sentntives Of those powers on the ground of a
publication deemed offensive to Venezuela Al
dial request that other more personally agreeable
ENJOYS be sent in their stead, rupture of inter-
course cnsued and still continues.
| In view OF the growth of our interests in for
egn countries md the encouraging prospects for
of Improvement in the consular service has
Increased in Importance .aa C. and urgency Though
| trade and industries Of the country. the needs
of some plan Of appointment and control which
cheney is not denied. The Importance Of the sub
ject has led the executive to consider what steps
might properly be taken without additional legs-
Of consular appointments. The matter r. having
| tary OF state, In pursuance of his recommends
tions an executive order was issued on the goth
| Of September. 1895, by the terms of which It is
Consulate or commercial agency with an annual
salary from official fees fee Of not
be filled either by transfer or promotion. from
some other position under the department Of state
Sa n te tn &c e qualify BY tn ad eppns
state, but having previously served Hereunder
having been selected by. the president and sent
to boari for examination. is found upon such
examination. to be qualified o for the position.
Posts which pay less than 81 900 being usually:
ssn nf resae sma Of ssa
not deemed practicable to put them under the
| new system.
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maximum limit In the classification Cor the rea-
/ son that consular officers receiving more than
| that are often charged with functions and
duties scarcely inferior III dignity and import
| nnce to those of diplomatic agents. and II was
therefore thought best continue their selection
| in the discretion Of the executive without SUBJ
jecting them TO examination before II board. Ex-
GLIDING seventy-onc plnces. with compensation at
present less than s! 900. and hfty-three places
above the maximum In coinpensa tion, Inc number
| of positions remaining within the scope of the
order Is one hundred and ninety-six.
This number will automatically he increased Oy
the inclusion of consular officers whose remunera
| ton in fees now less than 81 ,OOo will be aug
| mentcd with the growth Of our foreign commerce
nrHl return to more favorable business condi-
tons. In execution of the executive order re-
ferred to the secretary Of state has designated as
board 10 conduct the prescribed examinations
the third assistant secretary of state, the solicitor
OF the department of stnte and the chief of tho
consular bureau md has specified the subjects to
which such examinations shnll relate. 1t s not
assumed TINT this system will prove full mens.
OF consular reform. 1t Is quite probable that
| tho actual experience will show particulars in
which the order already issued may be amended.
and demonstrate that. for the best result. Nppro-
prlctr legislation by congress is imperatvely re-
qui-ed.
In any event, these efforts to improve the
consular service ought to be Immediately supple
ted ly the legislation providing for. consular