New-York tribune., 1903-07-17
OPEN PORTS PROMISED.
PEACE IN EAST ASSURED.
Secretary Hay Secures Pledges from
China and Russia.
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v,-.sb,ngton, July 16.-The open door IN Ghina
II the world and the assurance OF peace
for Al o-,srt were announced to-day by Secre-
- " Hay. who has received written PROMISES
tar III China and Russia that the Manchu-
from - - semanded by the United States shall
nan 70 N commerce. While the ports TO be
pe oP 80 not yet been specified, il is under
opeiie1 they are to be Moukden. the principal
stooo '-t ort Of Manchurie- and Ta-Tung-Kao'
iniala - mouth of The Yalu River.
Hs rerooves the last obstacle TO the COM
Ih :. +be commercial treaty between the
pos pe, states and China. While the delay IN
Cii''1 Cii.ua+,a+fon of this treaty has at no time
me .ardas as serious by Secretary Hay, the
ss.- clearing up Of the only point IN con-
-, IN a manner so completely to the sat-
.-.,o- If this country is extremely gratifying.
,-adfctjon is now confidently made that the
-. ,,iI be completed at once and ready Tor
o..a-ior 10 the Senate for ratification I'M
-,e5istely on the convening OF Congress.
THE TREATY WITH CHINA.
.-..+z, is regarded as the most important
= toward settling the troublesome Eastern
oee,ion Not only does it insure the commerclal
rskening Of China on terms which are paruc-
-,arlv Aattering 10 American commerce. put the
,-os5 craftsmanship and constant exertlons OF
ted
-, +be Chinese door 10 the commerce OF the
,,role world are believed 10 have assured the
,ar,oanent peace of the Orient. Greater hoer-
s,+r has been manifested by China in this
- tbar was ever secured from her in a COM
-. With anv other nation. It is declared 10
- e,raatTv superior in this respect 10 the treaty
bicb England has negotiated and which is now
,r nrocess OF ratification. The internal reforms
which the treaty provides for are regarded as
great factors in the development OF emma. be-
SIDES insuring q substantial increase in the Gus
IONS receipts Of the central government the
treaty. abolishes all internal taxation on com
rerce and assures a complete revolution IN the
fiscal system Of the country.
The onenine Of the Manchurian ports was
REGARDED as Of vital interest 10 this country as
the greater part of American capital in the
empire is invested in this province. Russia's
attitude in consenting 10 the opening OF the
ports IS looked upon here as completely in har-
r,onv with her previous representations TO this
country on this subject In these representa-
lions Russia has announced her desire that
every means possible TO develop the commerce
Of the Orient should be encouraged, business
for the Siberian Railway being the motive ac-
know!edged. Had the United States Govern
rnent cared 10 pursue a selfish policy, it might
easily have secured promises of special privi-
leges from Russia; but Seeretary Hay has
steadfastly held TO the broad doctrine Of the
open door in Manchuria for the whole world.
ASSURANCES GIVEN BY RUSSIA.
The negotiations which ended so successfully
to-day. as far as broad lines are concerned
for only details remain 10 be adjusted-were
practically brought TO their present phase by
Secretary Hay and Count Cassini at a meeting
the Russian Embassy on June 2S, the day
port The ambassador then had the necessary
authorization from his government TO make the
pledges which are now in process of ledemp-
ton. These pledges were reduced TO writing by
M Hansen. the Russian Charge d'Afaires
when he called at the State Department to-day.
II remains for Mr.. Conger to define in the trade
treaty which he is negotiating with China the
terms and conditions under which the ports are
TO be opened.
Il is now learned that the meeting of Russian
officials at Port Arthur, which has just ended,
was only one Of the steps. although an inpor-
tant one, which the st. Petersburg government
had planned in execution Of its purpose to place
matters Of internal administration in Manchu-
ria IN such a condition that the ports desired
10y the United States and Japan could be opened
10 trade without causing any disturbance or in
volving an undue sacrifice Of proper Russian in
ferests. II had been represented that much OF
the llcuon growing out OF the Manchurian
question was caused by sort Of triple vet IN
dependent, administration Of affairs in Man
churia by representatives Of different branches
Of the Russian Cover nTnent The result was
that one official did not feel bound 10 respect
the pledges made by another, so that foreign
nations complained Of bad faith II is under
stood that at the Port Arthur conference ar
rangements were made for a compact and re-
EPonsible direction Of affairs, and orders from
ST Petersburg will be promptly and exactly
obeyed.
THE PORTS TO BE OPENED.
Respecting Moukden and Ta-Tung-Kao. the
Two ports mentioned as likely TO be opened, il
Is said that both politically and from a com
rnercial point Of view, Ta-Tung-Kao will prob
nhly prove the more important though il is Sc
Attle known that the name cannot be found or
many OF the best charts Il is on the right
'al!k OF the Yalu River not far from its mouth
ana close 70 the CoTean town Of Weju an i'm
Po'laht trade centre, which viii undoubtedly
prove tributary TO the new port. At present TIA
ING -hao does not amount 10 much, but RAPID
HeNeioiInent is looked for as soon il becomes
Ieaty port At first the United States Gov
S'i4hent sought 10 have Ta-Ku-Shan made th'
open por In this part of Manchuria, but IN.
SaIanese favored Ta-Tung-Kao. and the United
states abandoned Ta-Ku-Shan- Ta-kung- Kao Il
open throughout the year. while Ia -Ku-Shan Il
FUSED ~ ice for several months Moukden Il
o. ne mead Of navigation on the Lao River, anC
- ne point from which caravans start through
aenchuria and Siberia. il IS at present mex
Asnchuria
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