New-York tribune., 1901-12-04
CHINA.

Owing to the rapid growth of our power and our
interests the Pacific. whatever happens in China
must be of the keenest national concern to us.
The general terms of the settlement OF the ques-
tions growing of the anti-foreign uprisings in
China OF 1900, having been formulated in Joint
addressed China by the representatives OF
the injured powers IN December last. were prompt
~ accepted by the Chinese Government. After
protracted conferences the plenipotentares OF the
several powers were able to sign a final protocol
with the Chinese plenpotentiaries on September
last setting forth the measures taken by China in
compliance with the demands of the joint note,
and expressing their satisfaction Herewith. 1t
will be laid before the Congress, with report OF
the plenipotentiary behalf of the United States,
William Woodville Rockhill, TO whom high praise
is due for the tact good Judgment and energy he
has displayed in performing exceptionally difh
cult and delicate task.
The agreement reached disposes IN a manner
satisfactory 10 the powers of the various grounds
OF complaint. and will contribute materially to
better future relations between China and the
ers Reparation has been made by China for the
murder Of foreigners during the uprising and pun
ishment has been inflicted the officials however
high in rank recognized responsible for hav
ing participated in the outbreak. Official exami-
nations have been forbidden for period of five
years in all cities in which foreigners have been
murdered cruelty eated, and edicts have been
issued making all officials directly responsible for
the future safety of foreigners and for the sup
preston of violence against them.
Provisions have been made for insurng the future
safety of the foreign representatives in Pekng by
setting aside for their exclusive quarter OF
the city which the powers can make defensible and
in which they can, II necessary. maintain perma-
nent military guards; by dismantling the military
works between the capital and the and by
allowing the temporary maintenance 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 in
IDENTITIES to the States societies and individuals
for the losses sustained by them. and for the ex-
nenses of the military expeditions by the var
GUS powers to protect life and restore order.
Under the provisions of the joint note of Decem
ber 1900. China has agreed TO revise the treaties
Of commerce and navigation and to take such other
stems for the purpose of facilitating foreign trade
as the foreign powers may decide to be needed.
The Chinese Government has agreed to particl-
pate financially in the work of bettering the water
approaches to Shanghai and to Tien-Tsin, the
centres of foreign trade in Central and Northern
China, and international conservancy board
in which the Chinese Government is largely rep
resented has been provided for the Improvement
of the Shanghai River and the control of its naVl-
CATION In the same line of commercial advantages
a revision of the present tariff on imports mas
been assented for the purpose of substituting
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 re-
main free duty, including -four cereals and rice,
agreed upon in the settlement.
During these troubles government has un-
svervingly advocated moderation, and has ma
terially aided in bringing about an adjustment
which tends enhance the welfare of China and
tn lead to a more beneficial intercourse between
the empire and the modern world while In the
critical period of revolt and massacre we did our
full share In safeguarding life and property, re-
storing order and vindicating the national interest
and honor behooves to continue In these
paths doing what lies in power to foster feel
ings of goodwill, and leaving no effort untrled 10
work ont the great policy of full and fair inter
course between China and the nations, on a foot
ing of equal rights and advantages to all we ao-
vocate the "open door with all that II lmpies'
moi merely the procurement of enlarged CONNER
cal opportunities the coasts. but access TO the
interior nv the waterways with which China has
been so extraordinarily favored only by bringing
the people of China into peaceful ana 1rienoiy
community of trade with all the peoples OF the
Garth can the work now auspiciousy begun be car
r,ed ~ fruition In attainment of this purpose
we necessarily claim parity of treatment under the
conventions throughout the empire for our trace
,,a o,,r citizens with those of all other powers
uEXICO.
Wa yteu with lively interest and keen hopes OF
henehcisl results the proceedings OF the ran
American Coneress, convoked at the Invitation oi
Nextco and now sitting the Mexican capital