Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-12-09

America Has Not Boen Indifferent
Spectator OF the European Scramble.

Z The United States has not been All
Indifferent spectator of the eNtraordn-
airy events trarsplriDg in the Chinese
empire, whereby portions OF its mari
time provinces are passing under the
control of various European powers,
but the prospect that the vast commerce
which the energy of our citizens and the
necessity OF our staple productions for
Chinese uses has built up In these re-
gions, may not be prejudlced by any ex-
elusive treatment by the new occupants,
I has obvIated the need of our country
becoming an actor In the scene.
Our position among lions having q
large pacific coast, and a constantly ex-.
banding direct trade with farther ORR
emit. E<rex us the equitable claim to con-,
slide ration and friendly treatment IN
| this regard and Ii will be my aim TO
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 annuuced, add
to International comerce during such oc-
cupation, and If no discriminating treat
ment of the American citizens and their
trade be found to exist, or be hereafter
developed the desire of this govern
ment would APPEAR to be realized. In
and value of our exchanges with China,
and the peculiarly favera BILE 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 18th
of last June, with It's 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 iats session. l cordially urge that
the recommendation receive at your
hands the consideration which It's i'm.
portance and timeliness merit.
PROTECTION FOR AMERICANS.
Meanwhile, there may be just ground
for dssquietude, in view OF the unrest
and revival of the old sentiment of OPP
posi- ton and prejudice to alien people
which pervadeS certain OF the Chinese
pro vinces. Az In the case of the attacks
upon OUT cihzens In Scechuan and at
Kutten in 1856 the United States min
lister has been instructed to secure the
fullest measure OF protection, both local
and imperial, for any msnaced Ameri-
can interests and 10 demand In case OF
lawless injury to persons or property,
instant reparatfon appropriate TO the
case. Warshps have been stationed at
gien Tsin for more ready observation
of the disorders which have invaded
even the Chinese capital so 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- tives of other
ma tions have been constrained to en-
ploy.
CERRUTT ARBITRATION.
Following close upon the rendition of |
the award of my predecessor as arbN- |
xator Of the claim of the Ibalban sub
|sct Cerruh against the Republic of
colom bia, differences arose between the
parties to the arbitration in regard TO
he scope and extension OF the award,
II which certain literal fulAllment.
rhe award having been made by the
President OF the United States as an
tct OF friendly consideration and with
he sole view 10 an impartial compost
ion OF the matter In dispute, could
rot burt feel concern at such a mis-
,arriage and, while unable to accept
he Colombian theory that l, in my offi-
.ial capacity, POSSESSED. Containing
unctiom as arbitrator with pc wer to in
erpret or revise the terms of the
ward. my best efforts were lent 10
ringing the parties to a harmonious
Lgreement as to the executive of its
PROVISIONS.
A naval demonstration by Italy rl
ulted In an engagement to pay the LA
lbllt3ee claamed upon their ascer-
ainment. but this apparent dispesi-
ION OF the controversy was followed
" a rupture OF diplomatic intercourse
'etween Colombia AND Italy. which
till continues. although fortunately
rsthout acute symptoms having super
ened. Notwithstanding this. efforts
re reported 10 be continuing for the
scertaiumert of Cohonfbia's contingent
ability on account or Cerruti's debts,
nder the hfth article OF the award.
claim or an American c1zen
gsinst the DOMINICAN Republic for a !
pbilc bridge over the Ozama river, !
rhich has been I'm diplomatic centro-
led by expert arbitration and an award {
led by exjsrt arbitration and an award {
, navur of the claimant amounting 70
bout $50 900. 1t. however. remstns I'M
aid. despite urgent demands for its ;
sftlement according to the terms Of the
ompact.
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.
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