The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-04

The Situation owing to the rapid growth Of our
III China. power and interests the Pa
cihc whatever happens In China
must be of the keencst national concern to us.
The general terms of the settlement of the aues-
tons growing out of the anti-foreisn uprlsings in
China OF 1900 having been formulated III joint note
addressed to China by the representatives of the iu-
inred powers in December last. were promptly ac-
rcp!ed by the Chinese government. After protraccd
conferences the penpotcntiaiics of the several pow
ers were able TO sign a final protocol with the Chi
nese Observation-Disclosures the eth of last September,
setting forth tho measures taken by China in compile
with the demands the Joint note and express
ms their satisfaction Herewith It will be laid before
the congress-. with report OF the penipotentiary on
behalf Of the United states. William Woodvile Rock
hill, to whom high praise is due for the tact good
Judgment. and energy he has displayed in performing
exceptionally difficult ana delicate task.
The agreement reached disposes in a salts
factory the powers Of tho various grounds of
plart. aud will contribute materially to better future
relations between China and the powers. Reparaton
las been made by China for the murder of foreigners
during the uprising and punishment has been inflicted
the officials. however high in rank. recognized
responsible for or having participated in the out
break. Oninal examinations have been forbidden FOR
period of five years in all cities in which foreigners
have been murdered cruelty treated. and cdicts
have been issued making all officials directly
ihc for the culture safety of foreigners and for the
suppression Of violence against them.
Provisions have been made for ins,lring the future
fetv the foreign representatives in Pekin by
ting aside for tleir exclusive use quarter Of the
city which the powers make defensible and in
ary guards; by dis,nantng the military works be.
tween the capital and the sea: and by allowing the
temporary maintenance OF foreign military posts along
this line. An cdic has been issued by the Emperor
Of China prohibiting for two years the importation
of and ammunition into China. China las
agreed to pay adequate indnmnitics to the states.
cietes, and individuals for the losses sustained by
them and expenses OF the military expeditions
sent by the various to- protect life and restore
order.
Under the provisions of the joint note of Decem
b1r. 1000. china has agreed to revise the treaties Of
commerce and navigation and 10 take such other
for the of facilitating foreign trade
the foreign powers may decide to be needed.
The Chinese government has agreed to participate
financially in The work OF bettering the water ap'
proacles to Shanghai and Tien 1sin the centers OF
foreign trade in central and northern China. and an
ntcrnat ationa cnnservancy board, in which the CHI
ncse government is largely represented has been pro-
vided for the improvement OF the Shanghai river and
the control of it's navigation. In the same line OF
commercial advantages Il revision of the present tar
III imports has been asscntcd TO for the purpose OF
substituting specific for ad vaorem duties and an en-
pert has been sent abroad the part of the United
assist in this work. A list OF articles to Sc
main free of duty. including ohr. cereals. and rice.
gold aud silver coin and bullion has also been agreed
upon in the settlement.
During ;hos. troubles government has un-
swrrvingly advocated moderation and has materially
,,l,d in bringing about adjustment which tends
t enhance the welfare Of China and to lead 10
beneficial Intercourse between the empire and the
mudcrn world: while in the critical period OF revolt
aud did fun share in safeguarding
life and property restoring order aud vindicating tho
national interest ana honor 1t hehooves us to con-
,i,uc these paths, doing what lies in our power TO
feelings good will. and leaving effort un
tried work out the great policy OF full and fair
Intercourse between China and the nations ON foot
ing equal rights ana advantages to all We advo
GA the "opcn door with all that il implies; not
merely the procurement Of enlarged commercial
pornities the coasts but access to the interior by
waterways with which China has been extra
ordinarily favored. Only by bringing the people Of
China into peaceful ana Friendly community Of trade
with all the people OF the earth can the work now
pcO,,sly begun be carried 10 lrlitio. In the attain
Een III this purpose necessarily claim parity OF
treatment. under the conventions throughout The
plc for trade and citizens with those of all
powers.