The age-herald., 1900-12-04


 the Guatemalan government has been set- tied by arbitration, Mlr George F. B. Jen- ner, British Minister at Guatemala, who was chosen sole arbitrator having awarded S143,05O73 in gold to the claimank Various American claims against Hayti have been or are being advanced to ths report of arbitration.
 As the result of negotiations with the government of Honduras in regard to the indemnity demanded for the murdcT of Frank H. Pears in Honduras, that govern ment has paid $1o000 in settlement of the claims of the heirs.
 Italian Government.
 The assassination of King Humbert call ed forth sincere expressions of sorrow from this government and people, and the occasion was fitly taken to testify to the Italian nation the high regard felt for the memory of the iamented ruler. In my last message l referred at consid- erable length to the lynching of five Itil- ians at Tulluah Notwithst andine tRne ef- forts of the Federal government the pro- duction of evidence tending to inculpate the authors of this grievous offense against our civilization and the repeated inquests set on foot by the authorities of the State of Louisiana, no punishment has followed. | Successive grand juries have failed to in. dict. The representations of the Italian government in the face of this miscarriage have been most temperate and just. Setting the principle at issue high above all consideration of merely pecuniary in- identification, such this government made in the three previous cases, Italy has solemnly oked the pledge of exist ing treaty and asked that the justice to which sine is entitled shall be meted in regard to her unfortunate countrymen in our territory with the same full measure she herself would give to any American uybn lie traa 5nht tuned
 I renew the urgent recommendations I made last year that the Congress approprt- ately confer upon the Federal courts jur- isdiction in this class of international cases where the ultimate responsibility of the Federal government may be involved, and invite action upon bills to accomplish this which were introduced In the Senate and the House. It is incumbent upon us to remedy the statutory omission which has led, and may again lead to such un- toward results. I have pointed out the ne- cessity and the precendent for legislation of this character. It's enactment is a simple measure of provisory justice toward the nations with which we as sovereign equal make treaties requiring reciprocal observ- ance.
 While the Italian government naturally regards such action as the primary and indeed the most essential element in the disposal of the Tallulah incident, 1 advise that in accordance with precedent and ip view of the probability of that particular case being reached by the bill now pending, Congress make gracious provision for in- demnfty to the Italian sufferers in the same form as heretofore. In my inaugural ad- dress I referred to the general subject of lynching in these words: "Lynching must not be tolerated in a great and civilized country like the United States Courts, not mobs must execute the penalties of the law. The preservation of order, the right of dis cuss1on, the integrity of the courts and the orderly administration of justice must con. tnue forever the rock of safety upon which our government securely rests"
 This l most urgently reiterate and again invite the attention of my countrymen to this reproach upon our civilization. Japan and Other States. The closing year has witnessed decided strengthening of Japanese relations and other States The development of her inde- pendent Judicial and administrative func- tions under the treaties which took effect July 17, 1S99 has proceeded without inter- national friction, showing the competence of the Japanese to hold foremost place among the modern peoples.
 In the treatment of the different Chinese troubles Japan has acted in harmonious concert with the other powers and her gem eTouS cooperation materially aided in the joint relief of the beleagured legations in Pekin and in bringing about an understand ing preliminary to a settlement of the is- sues between the powers and China.
 Japanese declarations in favor of the in- tegrity of the Chinese Empire and the con- servation of open world-trade herewith have been frank and positive As a fac- tor for promoting the general interests of peace, order and fair commerce in the Far East the influence of Japan can hardly be overestimated.
 The valuable aid and kindly courtesies extended by the Japanese government and naval officers to the battaeship Oregon are gratefully appreciated.
 Complaint was made last summer of the discriminatory enforcement of >bubonio quarantine against Japanese on the Pacific coast and of interference with their travel in California and Colorado under the health laws of those States. The latter restrictions have been adjudged by Federal court to be unconstitutional No recurrence of either cause of complaint Is apprehended. No noteworthy incident has occurred in our relations with our important Southern neighbors Commercial intercourse with Mexico continues to thrive and the two gov ernments neglect no opportunity to foster their mutual interests in all practical ways.
 Pursuant to the declaration of the Su- preme Court that the awards of the late joint commission in the Labra and Well claims were obtained through fraud, the sum awarded in the first case, $403 0300S, has been returned to Mexico and the amount of the Well award will be returned in like manner.
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