The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-12-07

earliest possible moment As soon as the
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legation under an adequate guard in Pc
tIement-a course adopted by others Of
the interested powers. Overtures Of the
Of the Chi
tertained-
Accepted RuAsia's Proposition.
The Russian proposition looking to the
restoration of the imperial power in Pc
sonance with our own desires, for we have
held and hold that effective reparation for
wrongs suffered Ter; and e, an enduring settle
possible can best be brought about un-
der an authority which the Chinese nation
forego no jot of our undoubted right to
exact exemplary and deterrent punishment
Of the responsible authors and abettors Of
nations have suffered grievous injury.
For the real culprits, the evil counselors
G Mno nave misled the imperial Judgment and
own guilty ends, fun expiation becomes
imperative within the rational limits of
initial condition of an acceptable settle
ment between China and the powers, said
In my message OF October Is to the Chi
Il trust that negotiations may begin so
soon as we and the other offended govern
ments shall be effectively satisfied Of your
ma1estys ability and power to treat with
Just sternness the principal offenders, who
are doubly culpable. not alone toward the
der whose rule the purpose Of China to
dwell in concord with the world had hith-
erto round expression In the welcome and
protection assured to strangers.
The Peace Negotiations.
Taking, as a point Of departure. the I'M
periaI ed1ct appointing Earl Lii Hung Chang
and Prince Ching plenipotentiaries to ar
tem ms and the sdiSt Of Sep
were designated for punishment. this gov
eminent has moved, in concert with the
gotiations, which Mr.. Conger. assisted by
Mr. Rockhill. has been authorized to con-
duct on behalf Of the United Staes.
by the government of the French republic
have been accepted with certain reserva-
tons as to details, made necessary by our
ervations by other powers. open to dis
eussion In the progress of the negotiations.
ment to admit liability for wrongs d done
to foreign governments and their ma tionals,
and to act upon such additional designa-
ministers at Picking may be in a position
to make gives hope of q complete settle
m an of all questions involved. assuring
foreign rights of residence and intercourse
on terms of equality for all the world
Foundation of Durable Peace.
regard as one of the essential factors Of
a durable adjustment the securement Of
adequate guarantees for liberty of faith.
since insecurity of those natives who may
embrace alien creeds is scarcely less eff
fectual assault upon the rights of foreign
worship and teaching than would be the
direct invasion thereof.
The matter Of indemnity for our wronged
Measured in money alone, sufficient
reparation may prove to be beyond the
ability of China to meet. All the powers
n m hat 10 dfSo1 LOTT Of 4
pose OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT through the dis
of the empire. I am disposed
to think that due compensation may be
made In part by increased guarantees of
security for foreign rights and immune
ties, and, most important of all, by the
opening of China to the equal commerce Of
all the world. These views have been and
Will be earnestly advocated by our repre-
ward suggestion that in the event of pro-
tracted divergence of views in regard to
the matter may be relegated
to the court of arbitration at The Hague. I
favorably incline to this, believing that
high tribunal could not fail to reach a solu-
ton no less conducive to the stability and
beneficial to the powers.
First Place at Paris.
Our relations with other countries are
gone into in detail. The Paris EXPOSE
nifty for display Of the ' good VIII e9
listing between this country and France.
He notes that there were many draw
backs to q proper exhibition of American
Despite all these drawbacks the con-
tribution of the United States was not
among the earliest in place and the most
orderly in arrangement. Our exhibits
were shown in 1o1 out of 121 classes, and
more completely covered the entire ciassi-
fication than those of any other nation.
In total number they rank next after
those of France, and the attractive form
presented
general attention.
A criterion of the extent and success
with Which our no EXHIBITS ns were or-
American exhibitors by the international
ais, 5s7; silver medals. rs; bronze medals,
SAL. and honorable mentions. 322-2.476 in
ALL being the greatest total number
number in each grade This. significant
of merit in competition with
and at the hands Of juries almost wholly
made up of representatives of France
and other competing countries is not
valuable. since it sets us to the front
In international questions of supply and
demand while the large proportion of
awards In the classes of art and artistic
afforded unexpected proof
of the stimulation of national culture by
the e prosperity that flows from national
cellence.
Relations with Germany.
OF our relations with Germany the pres
ident says good will prevails. He advises
sion of our life insurance companies to
do business In that country has been
the meat inspection law of Germany he
says:
An imperial meat inspection law has
simplify the INSPECTION it Drohihifs car