The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-04

LldIItS Oh the ftH OI ldSl OtpbCiiipNif
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 on behalf of the
United States, Nh. William Woodville
Rockhill, to whom high praise is due
for the tact, good Judgment, and energy
he has displayed in performing an ex-
ceptionally difficult and delicate task.
The agreement reached disposes in
a manner satisfactory to the pow
ers of the various grounds of
complaint, and will contribute
materially to better future relations
between China and the powers. Repa-
ration has been made by China for the
murder of foreigners during the up
rising and punishment has been inf1ict-
ed on the officials. however high in
rank. recognized as responsible for or
having participated in the outbreak
Official examinations have been forbid
den 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 future
safety of foreigners and for the sup
preston of violence against them.
Provisions have been made for in
surfing the future safety of the foreign
representatives in Peking by setting
aside for their exclusive use a quarter
of the city which the powers can make
defensible and in which they can if
necessary maintain permanent mill
tary guards: by dismantlng the mill
tary works between the capital and the
sea- and by allowing the temporary
maintenance of foreign military posts
along this line. An edict has been is
sued by the Emperor of China pro-
hibiting 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 expenses of the mill
tary expeditions sent by the various
powers to protect life and restore Or
der.
Under the provisions of the joint note
of December 1900. China has agreed to
revise the treaties of commerce and
navigation and to take such other steps
for the purpose of facilitating foreign
trade as the foreign powers may de-
eide to be needed.
The Chinese government has agreed
to participate financially in the work
of lettering the water approaches to
Shanghai and to Tientsin, the centers
of foreign trade in Central and North
ern China, and an international con-
servancy board in which the Chinese
government is largely represented, has
been provided for the improvement of
the Shanghai river and the control of
its navigation. In the same line of
commercial advantages a revision of
the present tariff on imports has been
assented to for the purpose of sub
shutting specific for ad valorem du-
ties, and an expert has been sent
abroad on the part of the United States
to assist in this work. A list of arti-
cles to remain free of duty including
flour, cereals and rice, gold and silver
coin and bullion, has also been agreed
upon in the settlement.
During these troubles our govern
ment has unswervingly advocated mod
GRAFTON, and has materially
aided in bringing about an adj
justment which tends to en-
nance the welfare of China and to lead
to a more beneficial intercourse be-
tween the Empire and the modern
world; while in the critical period of
revolt and massacre we did our full
share in safeguarding life and proper
ty, restoring order and vindicating the
national interest and honor. 1t be-
hooves us to continue in these paths,
doing what lies in our power to foster
feelings of good will, and leaving no eff
Tor untr1ed 10 Work out uhe great poilcy
Of full and fair intercourse between
China and the nations, on footing of
equal rights and advantages to all. We
advocate the open door" with all that
it implies; not merely the procurement
of enlarged commercial opportunities
on the coasts, but access to the inte-
rior by the waterways with which Chi
ma has been so extraordinarily favored.
Only by bringing the people of China
int rApaqnfl11 nd FRIENDLY
of trade with all the peoples of the
earth can the work now auspiciously
begun be carried to fruition. In the at
tainment of this purpose we necessa-
rily claim parity of treatment. under
the conventions, throughout the En-
pire for our trade and our citizens with
those of all other powers.