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CHINA.

In view OF disturbances In the populous
provinces in Northern China, where are
many Of our citizens. and of the immi-
nence OF disorder near the capital and
toward the seaboard. a guard OF marines
was landed from the Boston and station
ed during last winter in the legation
compound at Peldng. With the restora-
ton OF order this protection was with
drawn
The interests OF our citizens IN that vast
empire have not been neglected during
the past year. Adequate protection has
been secured for our missionaries and
some injuries TO their property have been
redressed.
American capital has sought and found
various opportunities OF competing 10
carry out the internal improvements
which the American Government is
wisely encouraging and 10 develop the
natural resources Of the empire.
Our trade with China has continued 20
grow and our commercial rights under
existing treaties have been everywhere
maintained during the past year. as they
vii be In the future. The extension OF
che area opened 10 international foreign
eattlement At Shanghai and the opening
os the ports OF NanlSing, Tsingtao
lTSiaochaul and Talienwan TO for
eign trade and settlement, will doubtless
afford American enterprise additional
facilities and new fields. or which II will
not be slow TO take advantage.
In my message to Congress OF pecem-
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restore order at the cost of sanguin-
airy encounters. In this emergency a
joint commission OF representatives OF
the United States. Germany and Great
Britain, was sent to Samoa to investigate
the situation and provide a temporary
remedy. BY its active efforts a peaceful
solution was reached for the time being.
the kingship being abolished and a pro-
visional Government established. Rec
concentrations unanimously made by
the commission for a permanent adjust
ment OF the Samoan question were taken
under consideration by the three powers.
parties to the general act But the more
they were examined the more evident II
became that a radical change was neces-
sary in the relations OF the powers to
Samoa
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JAPAN.

The treaty OF commerce and navigation
between the United States and Japan on
November %. 1894. took effect in accord
ance with the terms of its nineteenth
article on the nth of July last. simultan-
eously with the enforcement OF like
treaties with the other powers, except
France, whose convention did not 60 into
operation until August 4, the United
States, however, being granted up
TO that date all the privileges
and rights accorded to French citizens
under the old French treaty By this
notable conventional reform Japans po-
sition as a full independent sovereign
power is assured, control being gained of
taxation, customs revenues. Judicial ad-
ministration, coasting trade and all other
domestic functions OF Government, and
Seign extraterritorial rights being re-
nounced.
Comprehensive codes Of civil and Grim
inal procedure according to western
methods, public instruction. patents and
copyrights, municipal administration. in
Guiding jurisdiction over the former for
eign settlements, customs tariffs and pro-
cedure. public health and other admin
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taton to Germany in accordance with
the pending reciprocity negotiations,
for the constitution of a joint commits
sion of scientific experts and practical
men Of affairs 10 conduct a searching
investigation Of food production and ex-
portation in both countries, and report TO
their respective legislatures for the
adoption OF such remedial measures as
they might recommend for either, the
way might be opened for the desirable
result indicated.
Efforts TO obtain for American life In
surance companies a full hearing as 10
their business operations in Prussia
have, after several years OF patient
representation. happily succeeded, and
one OF the most important American
companies has been granted a concession
to continue business in that kingdom.
am also glad 10 announce that the
German insurance companies have been
readmitted by the superintendent OF in
surance to do business in the State OF
New York
Subsequent TO the exchange OF our peace
treaty with Spain, Germany acquired the
Caroline Islands by purchase, paying
therefor 5000 900. Assurances have
been received from the German Govern
ment that the rights OF American mission
aries and traders there will be consid-
erately observed.
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This Is her chief and immediate need
On the 18th OF August last. an order
was made for the taking Of the census
in the island To- be completed on the 30th
Of November
Under the terms Of the treaty OF peace
the Spanish people on the island
have until April II. 1900. 20 elect whether
they will remain citizens OF Spain or be-
come citizens Of Cuba Until then II can
not be definitely ascertained who shall
be entitled 70 participate in the formation
OF the Government OF Cuba. BY that time
the results OF the census shall have been
tabulated and we shall proceed with the
elections, which will complete the mu-
nicipal governments OF the island 70 the
officers elected by the people. The expe-
rience thus derived will prove OF great
value in the formation OF a representative
convention Of the people 10 draft a con-
stitution and establish a general system
or independent government for the island
In the meantime and 80 long as we exer-
else control over the island. the products
OF Cuba should have a market In the
United States on as good terms and with
as favorable rates OF duty as are given
TO the West India Islands under treaties
or reciprocity which shall be made
For the relief OF the distress in the ISL
and of Cuba the War Department has
Issued supplies to destitute persons
through the officers OF the army. which
nave amounted to S,4sS.OO0 rations at
cost OF S,417.554 81.
To promote the disarmament Of the
Cuban volunteer army and IN the inter
est OF public peace and the welfare OF the
people the sum OF SIS was paid 20 each
Cuban soldier borne on the authenticated
rolls on condition That he should deposit
his arms with the authorities Designated
by the United States. The sum thus dis
bursed aggregated t2,574.T5o. which was
paid from the emergency fund provided
by the act Of January s. 1880, for that
purpose.
OF the Cuban island revenues during
the six months, ending June 30. 1890
H.712.0l4 20 was expended for sanitation.
s293. .SS1 10 for charities and hospitals and
sss.eH % for aid 10 the destitute
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in April for the landing on our
shores OF a cable from Boskum
>.Emden on the North Sea, by way OF the
Azores. and also by the conclusion on
September OF a parcels post convention
with the German empire In all that
promises closer relations of intercourse
ing between the two races having so
many traits in comman, Germany can be
assured OF the most cordial cooperation
OF this Government and people. We may
be rivals In many material paths, but our
rivalry should be generous and open, ever
aiming toward the attainment OF larger
results and the most beneficial advance
ment OF each in the line OF its especial
adaptability.
The several governments of the empire
seem reluctant 10 admit the natural ex-
cellence OF our food products. and TO ac-
cept' the evidence we constantly tender of
the care with which their purity is
guarded by rigid inspection from the
farm, through the slaughterhouse and
the packing establishments. to the port
Of shipment. Our system of control over
exported food staples invites examina-
ton from any quarter and challenges
respect by its efficient thoroughness.
II is 10 be hoped that in time the two
Governments will act in common accord
toward the realization of their common
purpose 10 safeguard the public health
ana TO the insuring OF the purity and
wholesomeness OF all food produkts i'm
ported by either country from the other.
We're the Congress TO authorize an inyi-
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FITTING TIME TO INSURE CONTINUANCE OF THE GOLD STANDARD

that part Of article of the treaty Of Feb
ruary 26, 1871. between the United States
ana Italy, wherein II is stipulated that the
"citizens OF each of the high contracting
parties shall receive, in the States and
Territories of the other. most constant
protection and security for their persons
and property and shall enjoy in this re-
spect the same rights and privileges as
are or shall be granted to the natives on
their submitting themselves to the con-
oltions imposed upon the. natives, the
bill so introduced and reported provides
that any act committed in any State or
Territory OF the United States in viola
ton OF the rights Of citizen or subject
of a foreign country secured TO such
citizen or subject by treaty between the
United States and such foreign country
and constituting a crime under the laws
OF the State or Territory shall constitute
like crime against the United states
and be cognzable in the Federal courts.
No action was taken by Congress In the
matter.
1 earnestly recommend that the subject
be taken up anew and be acted upon dur
ing the present session. The necessity
for some such provision abundantly ap-
pears. Precedent for constituting Fed
eral jurisdiction in criminal cases where
aliens are sufferers is nationally deducible
from the existing statute, which gives 10
the District and Circuit courts OF tne
United States jurisdiction OF civil suits
brought by aliens where the amount in
VOWED exceeds a certain sum. II such
jealous solicitude be shown for allen
rights in cases of merely civil and pecuD-
iary import. how much greater should be
the public duty to take cognizance OF
matters affecting the life and the rights
of aliens under the settled principles of
international law no less than under
treaty stipulation, in cases of such trans
cendent wrong doing as mob murder. es-
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PACIFIC CABLE.
Recommendation That Postmaster Gen.
eral Be Authorized to Invite Bids
Should Congress Take No Action.
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The Japanese Government has shown a
lively interest IN the proposition OF the
Pacific cable to add to its projected cable
lines TO Hawaii. Guam and the Philip
pines branch connection with the coast
OF Japan. 1t would be a gratifying con-
summation were the utility OF the con-
templated scheme enhanced by bringing
Japan and the United States into direct
telegraphic relation
Without repeating the observations of
my special message of February 10, 1899,
concerning the necessity of a cable to
Manila, respectfully invite attention to
It.
L recommend that in case Congress
should not take measures to bring about
this result by direct action OF the Gov
ernment, the Postmaster General be au-
thorized to invite competitive bids for the
establishment Of a cable; the company
making the best responsible bid to be
awarded the contract, the successful
company to give ample bonds to insure
the completion OF the work within a rea-
sonable time.
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put tnat the executive authority of each
snaii nave the power to deliver them I'D
IL In It's discretion IL be deemed proper
to do So
The extradition OF Mrs Matte Rich. a
cluzen OF the United States, charged with
homicide committed in Mexico was after
mature consideration. directed by me in
the conviction that the ends of Justice
would be thereby subserved. Similar ac-
tior on appropriate occasion, by the
mexican executive, will not only tend to
accomplish the desire of both Govern
ments that grave crimes go not unpun-
lShed. but also TO repress lawlessness
along the border of the two countries
Inc new treaty stipulates that neither
government shall assume Jurisdiction in
the punishment of crimes committed ex-
cIuslYely within the territory of the other.
Ihis Will obviate in future the embar-
RAISING controversies which have here
tofore arisen through Mexico's assertion
OF claim to try and punish an Ameri-
can citizen for an offense committed
within the Jurisdiction of the United
States.
She international water boundary COM
mission, organized by the convention of
March ]. 1899. for the adjustment OF ques-
tons affecting the Rio Grande frontier,
has not yet completed its labors An ex-
tension Of its term for one year until De-
cember "a, 1899. was effected by a conven-
tion, signed December 2. 1898, and ex-
changed and proclaimed in February
last.
An invitation extended to the President
of Mexico to visit Chicago in October, on
the occasion of laying the cornerstone Of
the United States Government building
In that city. was cordially accepted by
him with the necessary consent of the
Mexican Congress, but the illness Of a
member OF his family prevented his at
tendance. The Minister OF Foreign Rela-
tions. however, came as the personal
representative of President Diaz and in
that high character was duly honored
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CHILE.

A pleasing incident IN the relations OF
this Government with that OF Chile oc-
CURED IN tho generous assistance given
20 the Harship Newark When in distress
in Chilean waters. Not alone in this way
las The friendly disposition OF Chile
found expression. That country has ac-
cedcd to the convention for the establish
rnent Of the Bureau Of American Repub-
lies. IN which organization every inde-
pendent state OF the continent now
shares.
The exchange OF ratihcat.ons OF a con-
vention for the revival OF the United
States and Chilean Claims Commission,
and for the adjudication OF the claims
heretofore presented but not determined
during the life of the previous commits
sion. has been delayed by reason OF the
necessity for fresh action by the Chilean
Senate upon the amendments attached 10
the ratification OF the treaty by the
United States Senate. This formality is
soon 10 be accomplished.
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MEXICO.

The year has been marked by constant
increase In the intimacy of our relations
with Mexico and in the magnitude Of
mutually advantageous interchanges.
This Government has omitted no oppor-
velop and perpetuate the ties of cordial
ity now so long happily unbroken.
Following the termination on January
70. 1899. by Mexico of the extradition
treaty of December II. 1891. a new treaty
more In accordance with the ascertained
needs of both countries was signed Feb
ruary Y. 1899. and exchanged in the City
or Mexico on the 22d OF April last Its
operation thus far has been effective and
satisfactory. recent case has served to
test the application of its fourth article.
which provides that neither party shall
be bound to deliver up its own citizens.
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istrative measures have been proclaimed
The working of the new system has given
rise 10 no material complaints on the
part OF American citizens or interests. a
circumstance which attests the ripe con-
sideration with which the change has
been prepared.
Valuable assistance was rendered by
the Japanese authorities to the United
States transport ship Morgan City, while
stranded at Kobe. Permission has been
granted to land and pasture army horses
at japanese ports of call on the way to
the Philippine Islands. These kindly
evidences of goodwill are highly appre.
ciated.
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Samoan Islands, The
selection. according to
the laws and customs
of Samoa, of a success
sor to the late King
Malietoa Laupepa. de-
veloped a contest as to
the validity OF the re-
suit, which issue by the
terms of the general
act was to be decided
by the Chief Justice.
Upon his rendering a
Judgment in favor Of
Malietoa Tanu, the rival
chief. Mataafa, took up
arms; The active inter-
vention OF American
and British warships
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NICARAGUA CANAL
Its Great Importance Cannot Be Too
Often or Too Strongly Pressed Upon
the Attention Of Congress.
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The contract OF the Maritime Canal
Company OF Nicaragua was declared
forfeited by the Nicaraguan Government
on the 10Th of October. on the ground OF
non-fuhllment within the ten years
term stipulated in the contract. The
Maritime Canal Company has lodged
protest against this action. alleging
rights In the premises which appear
worthy OF consideration. This Govern
ment expects that Nicaragua VIII afford
the protestants full and fair hearing upon
the merits ~ the case.
The Nicarag qua Canal Commission.
which had been engaged upon the work
OF examination and survey for a ship
canal route across Nicaragua. hav-
INK completed its labors and made its re-
port. was dissolved on May 81. and on
June 10 a new commission. known as the
lsthmian Canal Commission, was organ
ized under the terms OF the act approved
March 3. lS99 for the purpose Of examin-
ing the American isthmus with a view
10 determining the most practicable and
feasible route for ship canal across
that isthmus, with its probable cost and
other essential details.
This commission, under the presidency
OF Rear Admiral John G. Walker, L. S.
y. (retiredD, entered promptly upon the
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nized during the military administration
of the affairs of that island. judicial in
tercourse between the courts OF Cuba and
Porto Rico and of Spain has been estab
lished. as provided by the treaty OF peace.
The Cuban political prisoners in Spanish
penal stations have been and are being
released and returned to their homes. in
accordance with article w OF the treaty
Negotiations are about 10 be had for de-
fining the conventional relations between
the two countries. which fell into abey-
ance by reason OF the war / trust that
those will include a favorable arrange
ment for commercial reciprocity under
the terms OF sections and OF the cur
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ber ;. 1925, urged that the recommenda-
ton. which had been made TO the Speak
er OF the House OF Representatives by
the Secretary Of the Treasury on the 14th
OF June. 1875. for an appropriation for
commission To study the commercial and
Industrial conditions in the Chinese en-
pire and report as to the opportunities
Tor and obstacles 10 the enlargement of
markets in China for the raw products
ana manufactures OF the United
States should receive at your hands the
consideration which its Importance and
timeliness merited, but Congress failed
10 take action.
now renew this recommendation, a g
the Importance OF the subject has steadily
grown since IL was first submitted to you,
and no time should be lost in studying
for ourselves the resources of this great
field for American trade and enterprise.
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pecially when experience has shown that
local justice is too often helpless to pun
ish the offenders. After many years of
endeavor on the part of this Government
10 that end. the Italian Government has
consented to enter into negotiations for
a naturalization convention, having for
one of its objects the regulation of the
status Of Italians Except those OF an age
for active military service) who. having
been naturalized in the United States.
may revisit Italy. 1t is hoped that, with
the mutually conciliatory spirit display
ed, successful conclusion will be
reached
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tered into with the newly established
Government
NICARAGUA. HONDURAS AND
SALVADOR.

The experimental association OF Nica--
aqua Honduras and Salvador, under the
title Of the Greater Republic OF Central
America when apparently on the thresh-
OLD OF complete Federal organization
10y the adoption OF a constitution and the
formation OF a national Legislature. was
disrupted in the last days Of November
lS9& hy the withdrawal OF Salvador.
Thereupon Nicaragua and Honduras
abandoned the joint compact. each re-
suming its former independent sover-
eighty. This was followed by the recep-
ton of Minister Merry by the republics
OF Nicaragua and Salvador. while Minis
ter Hunter, IN turn, presented his creden-
tals TO the Government OF Honduras.
NAus reveriing TO the old distribution or
The diplomatic agencies OF the United
States in Central America. for which our
existing statutes provide. a Nicaraguan
envoy has been accredited 10 the United
States.
An insurrectionary movement. under
General Reyes. broke out al Bluehelds In
February last and for some time exercised
actual control In the Mosquito territory.
The Detroit was promptly sent thither
Tor the protection of American interests.
After a few weeks the Reyes Govern
ment renounced the conflict, giving place
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RUSSIA.

Claims growing out Of the seizure OF
American sealing vessels in Bering Sea
have been under discussion with the
Government Of Russia for several years
with the recent happy result of an agree
ment to submit them to the decision Of
single arbitrator. BY this act Russia
affords proof of her adherence to the
benefcent principle of arbitration which
her plenipotentiaries conspicuously favor
ed at The Hague disarmament confer
ence. when 1t was advocated by the rep
resentatives of the United States.
A suggestion for a permanent exposi-
tion Of our products and manufactures
In Russia, although not yet fully shaped.
has been so cordially welcomed by the
imperial Government that it may not in
aptly take a fitting place in whatever
legislation the Congress may adopt look
ing to enlargement Of our commercial
opportunities abroad.
Important events have occurred In the
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continue the provisional military control
OF the island until the Congress should
enact suitable government for the
ceded territory. OF the character and
scope of the measures to that end. / shall
treat In another part OF this message.
The withdrawal OF the authority OF Spain
from the island of Cuba was effected by
the first Of January. so that the full re-
establishment Of peace found the re-
linquished territory held by the United
States in trust for the inhabitants, main
tanning under the direction of the execu-
tive such Government and control there
in as should conserve public order, re-
store the productive conditions OF peace
so long disturbed by the instability and
disorder which prevailed for the greater
part OF the preceding three decades and
build up that tranquil development Of
the domestic state whereby alone can
claimed in the joint resolution adopted by
the Congress on the 18th OF April. 1898, by
which the United States disclaimed any
disposition or intention to exercise SOW
ereignty, Jurisdiction or control over
Cuba, except for the pacification thereof.
and asserted its determination when that
ment and control of the island 10 its peo-
pie The pledge contained in this resolu-
ton is of the highest honorable obliga-
tion and must be sacredly kept.
] believe that substantial progress has
been made in this direction. All the ad-
ministrative measures adopted in Cuba
have aimed to fit II for regenerated ex-
istence by enforcing the supremacy OF
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were admitted. In these. as In all
instances. wherever occurring. when
American products may be subjected in
a foreign country upon specious pretexts
to discrimination compared with the like
products of another country. this Gov
ernment will use its earnest efforts TO Sc
cure fair and equal treatment for it's clti-
zens and their goods. Failing this. IL will
not hesitate 10 apply whatever corrective
may be provided by the statutes.
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TREATIES.
The President Announces That He Has
BroughtAll Psndlng Negotiations
10 Conclusion.
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The fourth section OF the tariff act ap-
proved July 4. 1897, appears 70 provide
only for commercial treaties which should
be entered into by the President and also
ratified by the Senate within two years
from its passage. Owing 10 delays in
evitable In negotiations VI this nature.
none OF the treaties initiated under that
section could be concluded in time for