The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-12-14
IN TIRE FAR EAST.
America Has Not Been an Indifferent
Spectator OF the European Scramble.

The United States has not been an
Indifferent spectator OF the eNtraordlu-
airy events transpiring in thu Chinese
empire. whereby portions OF its mari
time provinces are passing under the
control OF various European powers;
but the prospect that the var. commerce
which the energy OF our citizens and the
necessity of our staple productions for
Chinese uses has built up in these re-
frons, may not be preIudlced by any ex-
elusive treatment by the new occupants,
has obviated the need of our country
becoming an actor In the scene.
our position among lions having a
large pacific coast. and "A constantly ex-
pandlng direct trade with farther ORR
ent. gives US the equitable claim 10 con-
side ration and friendly treatment III
this regard, and II will be my aim 10
subserve our large interests In that
quarter by all means appropriate to the
constant policy OF our government The
territories OF the Klao-Chou. OF Wei
Hal Wei, and OF Port Arthur and Ia
Lien Wan. leased to Germany Great
Britain and Russia respectively, for
terms OF years. will. II Is annouced, add
to International comerce during such oc-
cupation. and II no discriminating treat
ment OF the American citizens and their
trade be found to exist, or be hereafter
developed, the desire OF this govern
nsnt would apepsr 70 be realized; In
d
and value of our exchanges with China.
and the peculiarly favorable conditions
that exist for their expansion In the
normal course OF trade, l refer TO the
communication addressed to the speak
er OF the House of Representatives by
the secretary OF the treasury on the 14,h
OF last June, with Its accompanying let
ter of the secretary OF state, recon-
mending an Appropriation for commits
sion to study the commercial and Indus
trial conditions Of the Chineses empire
and TO report as to the opportunities for.
and obstacles TO the enlargement OF
markets In China for the raw products
and manufactures OF the United States.
Action was not taken thereon during
the late session. / cordially urge that
the recommendation receive at your
hands the consideration which its i'm
portance and timellness merit.
PROTECTION FOR AMERICANS.
Meanwhile, there may be just ground
for dsquletuds, In view of the unrest
and revival of the old sentiment of OPP
position and prejudice TO allen people
which pervades certain of the Chinese
provinces. As In the case OF the attacks
upon our citizens in Scechuan and at
Kutisn In 1885 the United States min
tster has been instructed TO secure the
fullest measure OF protection, both local
and imperial, for any menaced Ameri-
oan interests and TO demand In case OF
lawlsss injury 20 persons OF property.
instant reparation appropriate to the
case. Warships have been stationed at
Tisn Tsin for more ready observation
OF The disorders which have invaded
even the Chinese capital, 30 as TO be In
a position to act. should need arise
while a guard of marines has been
sent to Picking to afford the minister
the same measure of authoritative pro-
lection as the representa- lives of other
ma tons have been constrained to an
ploy.
CERRUTI ARBITRATION.
Following CLOSE upon the rendition of
the award OF my predecessor as arbr
traitor of the olalm of the Italian sub
feet Cerruu. against She Republic OF
colombia, differences arose between the
parties to the arbitration in regard 20
the scope and extension OF the award,
of which certain literal fulhnment.
The award having been made by the
President of The United States as an
act of friendly consideration and with
the sole View 10 am impartial compost
ton OF the matter in dispute, could
not but feel concern at such mis-
carriage and, while unable TO accept
the Colombian theory that !, in my on
clal capacity, possessed, continuing
IlnCktOm us dIDlAiaAOi WIN lfoNtA =! ~
terpret or revise the terms of the
award. my best efforts were lent 70
bringing the parties to a harmonious
agreement as TO the executive OF tts
provisions.
A naval demonstration by italy rb
suited In AN engagement 10 pay the la
abilities claimed upon their ascer-
tainment but this apparent DISPOSE
ton of the controversy was followed
by a rupture OF diplomatic intercourse
between Colombia and Italy, which
stlil continues, although fortunately
without acute symptoms having super
yened. Notwithstanding this. effort;
are reported 10 be continuing for th'
ascertainmmt of Colombla's cOntlngen'
liability on account or Cerrutrs debts
under the NTH article OF the award.
A claim of an American either
against the DOMINICAN Republic for 4
public bridge over the Ozama river
which has been I'm diplomatic contro
| 4led BY expert arbitration and an aware
| tled by exjert arbitration and an awart
| in favor OF the claimant amounting Z,
| about 500 900 It. however remains un
paid. despite urgent demands for ~
| settlement according to the terms OF tn,
compact.
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.