The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-14

III III dn even closer ana more bNIn-
pathetic understanding between the two
republics and a warmer regard one for
the other. Action to suppress violence
and restore tranquility throughout the
est to this government, in hat II con-
cerned the safeguarding OF American life
ana property in that country. On May
%. 1911, President Diaz resigned. Senior
de la Barra was chosen provisional presi-
dent: Elections for president and vice.
president were thereafter held through
out the republic, and Senior Francisco 1.
Madero was formally declared elected on
october Is, to the chief magistracy. On
November 6 President Madero entered
upon the duties Of his office.
Honduras and Nicaragua Treaties
Proposed.
As 10 the situation in Central America,
l have taken occasion IN the past to en-
Phhasi5e most strongly the Importance that
should be attributed to the consumma-
ton OF the conventions between the re-
publics Of Nicaragua and of Honduras
and this country, and I again earnestly
consent OF the senate be accorded to
these treaties, which will make It posi-
pie for these Central American. repub-
Hes 10 enter upon an era OF genuine eco
nomic national development.
Our relations with the Republic Of
Panama, peculiarly important, due 70 mu-
tual Obligations and the vast interests
created by the canal. have continued in
the usual friendly manner, and we have
been glad to make appropriate express
sion OF our attitude of sympathetic In
IN undertaking the development Of the
rich resources OF the country.
The Chinese Loans.
The past year has been marked in our
relations with China by the conclusion
of two important International loans, one
Tor the construction of the Hukuang rail-
ways, the other for the carrying out Of
the HuTTanHV rRfnTv1 70 Which Thina urg q
pledged, by treaties with the United
States, Great Britain and Japan, Of
which mention was made in my last an
nual message.
Especially Important at the present,
when the ancient Chinese empire IS shak-
en- by Civil war incidental to it's awaken
ing to the many influences and activity
OF m~OdeTizatiOn, are the cooperative pol
icy of good understanding which has been
fostcrcd by the international projects re-
ferred to above and the general sym
patty of view among all the powers in
terested in the far east.
New Japanese Treaty.
The treaty of and navigation
signed in 1894. would by a strict inter
probation of its provisions have terminal
ed on July H. 1912. JapaH's g"~arsI
terminated In 1911, and tic :, Gov
expressed an ear uasire to
conduct the negotiations fl a new treaty
WITH the united states lNulIaneOuSly
with its negotiations with the other pow
ers. There were q number of important
questions involved in the treaty, includ-
Ing the immigration Of laborers, revision
of the customs tariff and the right OF
Americans to hold real estate in Japan.
The United States consented to waive all
technicalities and to enter at once upon
negotiations for a new treaty on the I'M
Outstanding that there should be a con-
tinuance throughout the life Of the treaty
or the same effective measures for the
restriction Of immigration Of laborers to
American territory which had been in
operation with entire satisfaction to both
governments since 1905. The japanese
government accepted this basis Of nego-
concluded, resulting in a highly satisfac-
tory settlement OF the other questions re-
ferred to.
Europe and the Near East.
In Europe and the near east, during the
past twelve-month, there has been At
Moroccan question, which for some
months was the cause of great anxiety,
happily appears to have reached a stage
at which IT need no longer be regarded
occupied for a period by strife in AL
bania and Is now at war with Italy. In
Greece and the Balkan countries the
disquieting potentialities Of this situation
have been more or less felt. Persia has
been the scene OF q long internal strug-
gle. These conditions have been the
cause OF unedElntSS IN european OlDlO-
macy, but thus far without direct politi-
cal concern to the United States.
In the war which ~unhappily exists be-
tween Italy and Turkey this government
has no direct political interest, and /
took occasion at the suitable time to is-
sue a proclamation of neutrality in thai
conflict. At the same time all necessary
steps have been taken to safeguard the
personal interests of American citizens
and organizations in so far as affected
by the war.
In spite OF the attendant economic un-
certainties ard detr!ments to commerce,
the United States has gained markedly in
its commercial standing with certain Of
the nations of the near east.
Coronation of King George v.
The I'D of June of the present year
marked the coronation OF his Britannia
majesty, King George V. In honor of
embassy to London. The courteous and
cordial welcome extended TO this gov
ernment's representatives by his majesty
and the people of Great Britain has fur
Their emphasized the strong bonds of
friendship happily existing between the
two nations.
Settlement Of Differences With Great
Britain.
As the result of a determined effort on
the part OF both Great Britain and the
United States to settle all of their out
standing differences a number of treat
les nave Detn e1lcTeu INTO Wetn the
two countries In recent years. by which
nearly all Of the unsettled questions be-
tween them of any importance v been
adjusted by agreement or arrangements
made for their settlement by arbitration.
Recognition Of Portuguese Republic.
The National Constituent assembly, reg
ularly elected by the vote OF the Portu-
guese people, having on Jun 10 last
unanimously proclaimed a republican gov
eminent, the official recognition of the
government Of the United States was
given to the new republic In the after
noon of the same day.
International Conventions and Confer.
ences.
The supplementary protocol TO The
Hague convention for the establishment
of an International prize court, mentioned
in my last annual message, embodying
stipulations providing for an alternative
procedure which would remove the con-
stitutional objection to that part OF The
Hague convention which provides that
there may be an appeal to the proposed
court from the decisions of national
courts. has received the signature of
the governments parties to the original
convention and has been ratified by the
government of the United States. togeth-
er with the prize court convention.
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