Arizona republican., 1901-12-04


 tives of the injured powers in Decem- Der last. were promptly accepted by the Chinese government. After protracted conferences the plenipotentiaries of the several powers were able to sign a final protocol with the Chinese plenipoten- tiaries. on the Ith of last September, setting forth the measures taken by China in compliance with the demands of the joint note. and expressing their satisfaction herewith. It will be laid before the congress. with a report of the plenipotentiary of the United States. MT. William Woodville Rock hill. to whom high praise ia due for the tact. good judgment. and energy he has displayed Tn performing an exceptional. ly difficult and delicate task.
 The agreement reached disposes in a manner satisfactory to the powers oI the various grounds of complaint and will contribute materially to better ru- ture relations with China and the powers. Preparation has been made by China for the murder of foreigners during the uprising and punishment has been inflicted on the officials. how ever high in rank, recognized as res ponsible for or having participated in the outbreak. Official examinations have been forbidden for a period of five years in all cities in which foreigners have been murdered or cruelty treated and edicts have been issued making all officials directly responsible for the fu- ture safety of foreigners and for the suppression of violence against them.
 Provisions have been made for insur- ing the future safety of tht foreign rep resentatives in Pekin by setting aside for their exclusive use quarter of the city which the powers can make de- feasible and in which they can if neces- sary maintain permanent military guards by dismantling the military work between the capital and the sea: and by allowing the temporary main tenance of foreign military posts along this line. An edict has been issued by the emperor of China prohibiting for two years the importation of arms and ammunition into China. China has agreed to pay adequate indemnities to the states. societies and individuals for the losses sustained by them and for the expenses of the military expeditions sent by the various powers to protect life and restore order.
 Under the provisions of the joint note of December. 1900. China has agreed to revise the trea ties of commerce and navigation and to take such other steps for the purpose of facilitating foreign trade as the foreign powers may decide to be needed
 The Chinese government has agreed to participate financially in the work of bettering the water approaches to Shanghai and to Tientsin, the centers of foreign trade in central and northern China, and international conserv- ancy board. in which the Chinese gov ernment is largely represented, has been provided for the improvement of the Shanghai river and the control of its navigation. In the same line of comercial advantages revision of the present tarin on imports has been as- sented to for the purpose of substitut- ing specific for ad valorem duties and an expert has been sent abroad on the part of the United States to assist in this work. A list of articles to remain free of duty. including flour. cereals, and rice, gold and silver coin and bull lion. has also been agreed upon fin the settlement
 During these troubles our govern ment has unswervingly advocated moderation. and has materially aided in bringing about an adjustment which tends to enhance the welfare of China and to lead to a more beneficial inter course between the empire and tho modern world: while in the critical period of revolt and massacre we did our full share in safeguarding life and property, restoring order. and vindI- eating the national interest and honor It behooves to continue in these paths. doing what lies in our power to foster feelings of good will. and leav- ing no effort untried to work out the great policy of full and fair intercourse between China and the nations. on a footing of equal rights and advantages to all. We advocate the "open door" with all that it implies; not merely the procurement of enlarged commerci9l l opportunities on the coasts. but access to the interior by the waterways with which China has been so extraordinar- fly favored. Only by bringing the peo- pie of China into peaceful and friendly community of trade with all the peo- pies of the earth can the work now auspiciously begun be carried to frui- tion. In the attainment of this purpose we necessarily claim parity of treat ment. under the conventions. through out the empire for our trade and ou.- citizens with those of al other powers.
 PAN-AMERICAN CONGRESS. We view with lively interest and keen hopes of beneficial results the pro . ceedings of the Pan-American congress. convoked at the invitation of Mexico. and now sitting at the Mexican capital. The delegates of the United States are under the most liberal instructions to cooperate with their colleagues in all matters promising advantage to the great family of American common wealths. as well in their relations l among themselves as in their domestic advancement and in their intercourse | with the world at large.
 My predecessor communicated to the congress the fact that the Well and La Abra awards against Mexico have been adjudged by the highest courts of our country to have been obtained through | fraud and perjury on the part Of the | claimants, and that in accordance with the acts of the congress the money re- remaining in the hands of the secretary