The morning news., 1898-12-06

upon by The Senate The term therein
fixed for the effeclng change Of ratifica-
lions having elapsed the convention fails
until the time be extended by amend
ment. which ! am endeavoring TO bring
about with the friendly concurrence OF the
Chilean government.
Extraordinary Events in China.
The United States has not been an in
different spectator of the extraordinary
events trauspiring in the Chinese empire,
whereby portions of its maritime provinces
are passing under the control Of various
European Powers; but the prospect that
the vast commerce which the energy by
our citizens and the necessity of our sta
pie productions for Chinese uses has built
up in these regions may not be prejudiced
through any exclusive treatment by the
new occupants, has obviated the need OF
our country becoming an actor in the
scene. Our position among nations, nav
ng a large Pacific coast and a constantly
eXpa nding direct trade with the farther
orient, gives US the equitable claim to
consideration and friendly treatment in
this regard, and it will be my aim to sub
serve our large interests in that quarter
BY al means appropriate to the constant
policy of our government
The territories Of Kiao-Chou, Of Wei
Hai-Wei and of Port Arthur and Talien-
Wan leased to Germany, Great Britain
and Russia, respectively, for terms of
years VIII, IL is announced. be open to
International commerce during such alien
occupation: and If no discrimination treat
ment OF American citizens and their trade
be found TO exist, or be hereafter devel-
oped. the desire of this government would
appear TO be realized
in this relation as showing the volume
and value of our exchanges with China
and the peculiarly favorable conditions
which exist for Their expansion IN the
norma. course of trade, | refer to the
communication addressed to the speaker OF
The House of Representatives by the Sec
retary OF the Treasury on June IL last
with its accompanying letter of the Secre-
tary Of State, recommending an apDropria-
ton for commission to study the COM
mercial and industrial conditions in the
Chinese empire, and report as 10 the op-
portunities foI and obstacles to the en-
iargements of markets in China for raw
products and manufactures of the United
states. Action was not taken thereon
during the late session I cordially urge
nat the recommendation receive at your
hands the consideration which its import
ance and timoliness merit.
Meanwhile, there may be just ground for
dlsquietude in view of the unrest and re-
and prejudice to alien people which Der
Tades certain of the Chinese provinces.
AS in the case of the attacks upon our
clIlzens IN Szechuan and at Kutien In
1873, the United States minister has bean
instructed 10 secure the fullest measure
Of protection, both loca. and Imperial. for
any menaced American interests and 10
'emand, IN case Of lawless injury to per
son or pronerty, instant reparation appro-
pirate 10 the case. Warships have been
stationed at the Tien-Ts,en for moro
ready observation of the disorders wbicb
nave invaded even the Chinese
capital, Sc as to ne in posttion
TO act should need arise, while a guard of
marines has been sent to Pekin 10 afford
The minister the same measure of author-
itative protection as the representative Of
other nations have been constrained 10
employ.
ItaIy's Claim Against Colombia.
Following close upon the rendition of tho
award of my predecessors as arbitrator of
the claim Of the Italian subject. Cerrnft
against the republic of Colombia. differ
ences arise between the parties TO the ar
oitration in regard to The scope and extern
sion of the award, of which certain articles
were contested by Colombia, while ItaIy
claimed their literal fulhlment. The
award having been made by the President
of the United States as an act of friendly
consideration and with the sole view TO an
impartial composition of the matter IN
dispute, l could not but feel deep concern
at such a miscarriage, and while unable
TO accept the Colombian theory that Z frI
my official capacity, possessed continuing
functions as arbitrator, with power to in
erpret or revise the terms of the award
my best efforts were lent to bringing the
parties to a harmonious agreement as to
the execution of its provisions.
A naval demonstration by Italy resulted
in an engagement to pay the liabilities
claimed upon thetr ascertainment; but this
apparent disposition of the controversy
was followed by a rupture of diplomatic
intercourse between Colombia and Italy,
which still continues, al hough Fortunate
ly without acute symptoms having super-
vened. Notwithstanding this, efforts are
reported to be continuing for the ascer-
tairment of Colombia's contingent liability
on account of Cerrutis debts, under the
fifth article of the award.
\ claim of an American citizen against
the Dominican republic for a public bridge
over the Ozama river which has
been in diplomatic controversy for several
years, has been settled by expert arbi-
tration and an award in favor of the
claimant amounting to about 100000 IT..
however, remains unpaid despite urgent
demands for its settlement according to
the terms of The compact.
The Paris Exposition.
There is now every prospect that the par
licipation of the United States in the uni
versal exposition to be held in Paris in
1860, will be on scale commensurate with
the advanced position he'd by our pro-
ducts and industries in the worlds chief
marts
The preliminary report of Mr. Moses P
Handy, who under The act approved July
10, 1897 was appointed spec al commission
er with view TO securing all attainable
Information necessary TO a fun and com
piete understanding by Congress in re-
gard to the participation of this govern
ment in The Paris exposition, was laid
before you by my message of Dec 6, 1897.
and showed the large opportunities opened
to make known our national progress in
arts, science and manufacturers, as well
as the urgent need of immediate and ade-
quate provision to enable due advantage
thereof TO be taken. Mr.. Handy's death