Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-03

evasive and futile assurances from the
Tsung Ii Yamen. The Chinese gov
eminent proved, however. unable to
check the rising strength OF the Box
ers. and appeared to be a prey TO in
ternal dissensions. In the unequal
contest anti-foreign influences soon
gained ascendancy under the leader
ship Of Prince Tuan."
The message then rccltes the events
as they occurred, reports OF slaughter
Of native converts and missionaries.
decision OF the powers to- assemble
their combined fleet in Chinese waters
as moral demonstrations. develop
ment OF scdltlous movements in Pekin;
sheling OF the Taku forts after the
Chinese fred on the feet in which the
American admiral refused to dake part
on the ground that we were not at war
with China; subsequent captuse OF the
Taku forts and the severance of com
munication with Pekin; attack on the
legations and their relief by the com
bined force after nghting its way to
the walled city.
Commenting on the latter. the pres
ident says. THE siege and relief OF
the ttkNAlOnN mas lAH-th ihAb s'sfs
history. In all the stirring chapter
which records the heroism Of the de-
voted band, clinging to hope In the
face Of despair. and the undaunted
spirit that led their relievers through
battle and suffering to their goal, II Is
a memory OF which my countrymen
may be Justly proud. that the honor OF
our flag was maintained alike In the
siege and that stout American hearts
have again set high. in fervent emula-
ton OF the true men OF every race ana
Language. the indomitablc courage that
ever strives for the cause Of right ana
justice"
Continuing on this subject the pres
ldent says: "The policy OF the govern
ment OF the United States is to seek
solution which may bring about per
manent safety and peace to China pre-
serve Chinese territorial entity, protect
all rights guaranteed to the friendly
powers by treaty and International law.
and safeguard for the world principle
of equal and impartial trade with all
parts OF the Chinese empire.
The Russian proposition looking 20
the restoration OF imperial power In
Pekin has been accepted as In fun CON
sonancc with our own desires. While
20 doing we forego no jot OF our un-
doubted right to exact exemplary ana
deterrent punishment OF responsible
authors and abcttors Of criminal acts
whereby we and other nations suffered
grievous injury.
II regard as one OF the essential fac
I tors OF durable adjustment the secure
ment OF adequate guarantees for liber-
| ty OF faith, since insecurity In those
| natives who may embrace alien creeds
!; ia scarcely less effectual assault upon
| the rights OF foreign worship ane
| teaching than would be a direct invas-
| lon thereof.
The matter Of indemnity for our
| wronged citizens ~ question OF grave
| concern. Measured In money alone
sufficient reparation may prove to be
beyond the ability Of China 10 meet.
1 All the powers concur In emphatic dis
| .laimers OF any purpose OF aggrandize-
l ment through the dismemberment oil
the empire, ! am disposed to think due
| compensatlsI may BY made In part by
i Increased guarantees Dt security tof
foreign rights and immpnities, sho
/ most important Of all, by opening OF
China to equal commerce 10 All IN
1 world. These views have been and
will be earnestly advocated by our rep
resentatlves."
The message then discusses the rela-
lions OF the United states with for
eign countries, which are represented
as being cordial. la speaking Of Greal
Britain no mention is made Of the
South African war other than TO refer
TO the selzlps Of american goodssbS
| Great Britain, Regarding Mexico th'
president uses the following language
mo noteworthy incident occurred II
Tour relations with our important south
ern neighbors. Commercial intercous'
with Mexico continues to thrive anC
ths tg9 governments neglect no op
portunlty TO foster their mutusl in!er
est In all practicable ways.
rPurtuant to the declaration ot Ia
supreme court that the awards OF IN
late Joint commission IN La hbra an,
. We'll claims We're obtained througl
, fraud, the sum awarded In the 0fs
case. siO3, ,O3O Os. has been returned I
Mexico. and the amount OF the WEI
award viii be returned in like manner
: "The coaye.tlon Indefinitely extenu
! ing the time for the completion " IN
? labors OF the United states ana Mex
ican international (water) boundar
commission has been signed.
"Fhs ststsment that the Niearlsua
; government had declared Yeid IN
, Maritime Canal company contract an
. the Eyre-Cramon option for buiidin
ths interoceaRle canal, and deeming II
self relieved from existing agreements
y The NicaraguaR gorerRment SHOWS