Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
'cURD|NG THE BOYCOTT
Chinese Authorities Taking Wig
orous Steps.
MERCHANTS ARE WARNED
Text of Quaint and Amusing Proc
lamation.
TRUSTS TO THE PRESIDENT
People Told That He Will Give Jus
tice to Them and Will Not En-
dure Injustice From Them.
TRUSTS TO THE PRESIDENT

Adyices from China to the Department
of State are to the effect that very slowly
but surely the boycott movement against
United States goods is being crushed out
by the Chinese authorities. Yesterdays
mail brought from Minister Rockhill the
full text of the decree, enjonlng the prov
incial officials to stamp out the boycott
The department is well satisfied with the
terms of the decree, regarding 1t an EVIL
dence of an earnest desire on the part or
the imperial government to meet our
wishes
Secretary Root now has some hope that
legislation may be had at the present ses-
sion of Congress lberalizing the present
Chinese exclusion act, to an extent that
will mollify the Chinese population at
home. OF course such legislation would
not meet the desires of the considerable ele-
ment in China which looks for the COM
plete removal of all Instructions to immi-
grafton, but it is believed that 1t can be
had on lines that will satisfy the more in
huential element in China by limiting the
exclusion solely to the cody classes.
The Viceroy's Decree.
The text of the decree issued by the vice
roy of the two Kuang provinces in regard
to the boycott of American goods referred
to by Minister Rockhill is as follows:
rs en-, by imperial appointment a junior
guardian of the heir apparent, an official
or the first grade, permitted to ride on
horseback in the forbidden city, decorated
with the yellow riding jacket, honorary
president of the board of war. acting vice.
roy of the two Kuang provinces holding
also the post of governor of Kuangtung
and superintendent of the maritime and To-
cal customs, issues this proclamation
have received a telegram from the
board of foreign affairs saying:
we have received dispatch from the American
minister TO the effect that the viceroy of the Two
huang provinces Is still failing TO take effactive
province in protest against the immigration treaty
ana fails to cause the people to obey the imperial
edict, ana that he hopes will favor him with
an immediate reply giving assurance that such
measures are being taken as he has reoues ted !:
that, II negligence to enforce the imperial orders
continues, it. Will cause the people to disrespect
the imperial edicts and may lead TO serious dis
order; that he had received a cOmmunica ton from
the President of the United States SAYING that the
American government desired to treat China with
Justice, Dut on the other hand could not tolerate
injustice from China; and that he trusted we would
see the Importance Of prompt action in this serious
condition of affairs.
As TO this matter of protesting against the
immigration treaty it Is your duty to comply wi III
the imperial edIct hv effectively urpjnn and I'D
Ing 1.-THE people, Now that the President of the
United States hiss said that fair treatment Will be
given, We hore that you Will at once obey the
edtct requiring YOU TO cOnscientiousy lead the
way. and earnestly labor cause all to attend tc
tner private sDpirs and avoid stirring up trouble
we trust also that you will promptly telegraph us
IN reply CctaiIing the measures which you are
taking no ma tar