The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04
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Chinese Government. After protracted confer ences the plenipotentiaries of the several pow. CTS were, able to sign a final protocol with last September. setting forth the measures taken by China in compliance wsh the de- 9t nf 1t % Ss s the Congress. with report of tho pienip,. tentiary on behalf of the United States Mr. energy he has displayed in per fformng an ex- eeptionally difficult and delicate task
 The agreement reached disroses in a manner satisfactory to the powers of the various grounds of complaint. and will contribute ma terialiy to better future relations between China and the powers. Preparation ilas been made by China for the murder of foreigners during the uprising and punishment has been inflicted on the officials however high in rank recornized as responsible for or having participated in the outbreak official exam- nations have been forbidden for a period of i've years in all cities in winch foreigners have been. murdered or cruelty treated. and ediets have been issued making all officials al. recty responsible Tor the future safety of foreigners and for the suppression of Wo- lence against them. 4-t
 Provisions have been made for insurng tho future safety of the foreign representatives in Picking by setting aside for their exclusive use quarter of the city which the powers can make defensible and in which they if necessary maintain permanent military guards by dismantling the military works between the porarx mSin,ensncs as fe,Sn iterr ,se nosts along this line. An edct has been Issued hy the Emperor of China prohibiting for two years the importation of arms and aulmun!- tion into China. China has agreed to pay adequate indemnities to the States societies and individuals for the 1os~es sustained by them and for the expenses of the military ex- petitions rent hy the various powers to pro- tect life and restore ofder
 Under the provisions of the joint rote of De. cember, 300. China fas agreed to revise the treaties of commerce and navigation. and to take such other steps for the purpose or ia. cilitating foreign trade as the foreiegn powers may decide to be needed.
 The Chinese Government has agreed to par ticipate financially in the work of betterfng the water approaches to Shanghai and to Tientsin. the centers of foreign trade in Cen conservancy board, in which the :. Chinese Government is largely represented, has been provided for the Improvement of the shanghai River and the control of it's navigation. In the same line of commercial advantages a re- vision of the present tariff 'on imports has tutiIg specific for. ad valorem duties and an expert has been sent abroad on the part of the United Statsss to assist fn this work, A list of articles to remain free of duty incud- ing four. cereals and rice, gold md silver coin and bullion. has also been agreed upon in the settlement. t+tt
 During these troubles our Government has unsweryngly advocated moderation, fand has materially aided in bringing about an ad- juxtment which tends to enhance the welfare of China and to lead to more beneficial in teroourse between the Empire and the modern world; while in the critical period of revolt and massacfe we did our full share in safe guarding life and property restoring order. and vindicating the national Interest and honor. It behooves us to continue in thees epaths doing what lies In our power to foster feel ingsT of good will. and leaving no effort un-