The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-04

resort OF arhitra ton.
As the result of Negotiations with the
government Of Honduras. IN regard TO the
mnitY demanded Tor the murder et
Frank H. Pears. In Honduras, that gov
eminent has paid $1,000 in settlement OF
the claim OF the heirs.
The assassination Of King Humhert cali
"a for the sincere expressions Of sorrow
from THIS government and people, and
the occa sion was htiy taken 20 testify 10
tne italian nation the high regard here
teit Tor the memory Of the lamentcd
ruler.
Tniiulah IynchinS>.
In my last message referred AT con
siderable length 10 the lynching Of fiVe
the efforts OF the federal government,
the production Of evidence tending to in
Culpate the authors OF this grieyous OF
Tense against cur civilization, and the
repeated inQuests set on foot by the au-
thorities Of the state ot Louisiana. no
punishments have followed. Successive
grand Juries have failed 10 indict 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 considerations Of merely pecuniary I'M
demnincatiun, such as this government
made in the three previous cases Italy
has solemnly invoked the pledges Of eS-
listing treaties, and asked that the JUS
tice TO which she is entitled shall be melted
in regard to her unfortunate countrymen
In our territory. with the same full meas
can were his reciprocal treaty rights con-
tcmned.
1 renew the urgent recommendations
made last year that congress appro-
priately confer upon the federal courts
Jurisdiction in this class Of international
cases, whore the ultimate responsibility
of the federal government may be in
Volved and | invite action upon the bills
TO accomplish this which were introduced
In the senate and house. Incumbent upon
this 20 renew the statutory omissions
which %,
such untoward results | have pointed
out the necessity and the precedent for
legislation of this character. Its enact
ment Is simple measure OF prevsory
justice toward the nations with which we,
as A sovereign equal, make treaties re-
quiring reciprocal observance.
While the Italian government naturally
regards such action as the primary. and,
Indeed, the most essential element In the
disposal Of the raliulah incidcst, 4 advise
that, in accordance with precedent and
in view Of the improhahtlity of that par
ticular case being reached by the hill
now pending, congress make gracious pro-
visions for indemnity 10 the Italian suf-
ferers In the same form and proportion
as heretofore.
In my inaugural l referred 20 the gem
eral subject OF iynchlng in these words
''Iynching must not be tolerated in a
great and civilized country like the Unit
ed States; courts. not mohs. must execute
the penalties of the law Inc preserya-
ton OF public order. the right of dis
cussion, the integrity Of courts and the
orderly administration Of justice must
continue forever the rock Of safety ON
which our government security rests"
This most urgently rsiterate and again
invite, the attention ~ my countrymeu
10 this reproach upon our civilization.
Japan's Adyancemens.
The closing year has witnessed de-
cided strengthening Of Japans relations
10 other states. The development OF her
independent judicial and administrative
functions under the treaties which took
eneci July ~ is's has proceeded without
international friction. showing the COM
petence Of the Japanese 10 hold fore
most place among the modern peoples.
IN tho treatment Of the difficult Chtpese
problems, Japan has acted In harmonious
concert with the other powers. and her
generous cooperation materially aided IN
the Joint relief Of the beleaguered lcga-
tinns In Picking. and In bringing about an
understanding preliminary 10 settlement
China.
Japan's declarations In favor Of Inc in
tegrity OF the Chinese empire and the
conservation of open world trade there
with have been frank ard positive As
a factor for promoting the general inter
ests of peace. order and fair commerce
Ia the far East, the Influence Of Japan
can hardly he everestiniatad.
The valuable aid and kindly courtesies
extended ny the Japanese government
and naval officers 70 the hattleship ore
gon are gratefully appreciated.
Complaint was made last summer ~
homie quarantine against Japanese on the
Pacific coast and 81 interference with
thedr travel in California and Colorado
under the health daws OF those states.
The latter restrictions have been adluds-
"a by federal court - be unC0ustitu-
tlonal. Ne recurrence % either cause ~
complaint Is apprehendcd 1.
No noteworthy incident has occurred in
our relations with cur important SOUTH
ern neighbefs Commercial intercourse
with Mexico continues to thrive. ana the
n
10 foster their mutual interests In AL
practicable Ways,
Pursuant to the declaration 81 She su-
preme court that The awards - the late
iplut committee on the Ia Abrs ana
We'll claims were nhLnlnVa through fraud.
the sum awarded FL The hrst rasp 8t5.-
Zoo rs has been returned 90 MeXica. ana
the amount ~ the Wtil award viii 30 re-
turned IN like manner
A convention Indefinitely extending the
time Tor TIE iaoefF for tire United States
and Mexican International fsaterl houu-
Diary commission has been signed
The Hsauc Peace Conference.
b. is wiih satisfaction thai am sbto
Go announces tMe formal ratification st
The Hague. an September & ~ the do-
posit af ratification nf the convention
10y thr pacific settlement ~ the tnfctus-
tfnsi disputes hF sixteen po@sra nane~
isl the t'uited States. Austria belgium.
Denmark EuRl8ud France. GeFWaHS,
Italy Persia. Portugal kpu;aeuia, Rus
Eh HiHm. spain Swe7en and Norway
and tne Nethfvianfa Jl1aH also has
ancs ratiasa ihs fpnteufoa
Tho administrative council ~ fhr per-
r1suert court ef arbitration has been orr
xauiReA ana d has adopted rules % orr
tionai araitfafiap nUfr8u Sea accordance
with Aftic,e XIII 09 tas convention,
prlsi0inF f15 the Appointment ~ each
siguatorf fssAes ef ffslile of ku4Nu
rampffearF la Qutfnens ~ International
las' as HrhitratFrt 7 haNg seFainte1 o.
tnen nfh ~ Ae .n,A"