For the sake of record, we reprint the following translation of the correspondence which concluded the negotiations between Mr. Bur-lin game and Count Bismark, prior to the departure of the former from Berlin Mr. Buaniscase To Cos BIswank. Bens, Jan. 4.
Thad the honour to state, in our conversation yesterday and to-day, that it was not so much the desire of the Chinese Government to make new treaties, as to secure a fair execu. tion of old ones. Existing treaties, with the opportunity of changing them afforded by the presence at, Peking of the Representitives of the Treaty Powers, are sufficient for comme cial purposes; but from the manner in which they are established, and the harsh stipulations consequent thereon, may bedifiicult of enforce-sent". Without here questioning the propriety of their origin or denying the obligation of the Chinese to observe them, it may be permitted to request such forbearance in their execution on the part of the Western Powers as shall be compatible with the independence of Chinese andthe interests of civilisation. Upon this subject, while there may be an equal desi justice, there is great diversity of opinion. One party maintains that as the treaties had their origin in force, pressure must be continued in their support, and that any relaxation of this system would be fatal to progress. Tire other party oldsthat this system is neither wise nor cafe, that while it may he convenient for the moment, in the end it must be destructive of the interests of its promoters; that it is inconsistent with the true Sovereignty of China, and With that international law, Which does not measure the rights of nations by their power to resist or by the interests of those who do not Delong to these nations, and degrades the Central Government of China by dealing with the Tocal authorities, and submits the great question of war to the caprice of those whose interest it is to make it. 7 There can be little question as to which of these parties is right, and itis with great satisfaction that I recall fo the mind of your Excelency the action in favour of the latter party, on the part of the Treaty Powers already visited by the Missi the treaty concluded wath the United States recognises broadly the Fight of. China to the jurisdiction of its own The reception you have met with here, and affairs, and offers substantial protection to the of which you and the other members of the Chinese in California. It was this latter con-Embassy have been pleased to convey to me so sideration which led to the adoption of the warm an acknowledgement, testifies the sym-more solemn form of a treaty in the United States. A treaty, being the supreme law of Pathy of the German people with China, and its desire to cultivate with her the most friend] the land, overrides the obnoxious local legisla-relations. Tam happy to add that the North tion against the Chinese immigrants.
The correspondence between Lord Clarendon German Confederation, and his Majesty the King most gracias Sovereign, bg the my most gracious Sovereign, being the and myself, and his instructions in accordance therewith, disclose a determination on the part Policy concurring with that disposition. They of Great 'Britain to maintain a conciliatory are convinced that in the intercourse of our ré+ icy towards China, and to restrain its agents spective countries, the interests of German per limits. 'The cordial reception willie best' served by what is conducive an fission by the Emperor of France, necessary to the well-being of China; that is to and the just views expressed by him at that enjoying authority, and power com-say, the activity of the Central "Government time, as well as the subsequent declarations of is Ministers in the exme sense, together with mensurate with the magnitude of the empire, Emparor of China on the part of the Sovereigns gratifying responses by direct letter to the both in territorial extent and number of popu: of Holland, Denmark, and Sweden, are assuof fe and property throughout the realm, Jation, By' maintaining order and security rances of a general desire for harmonious and sucha Government will afard the best guaran. considerate action toward china, tee for fair and equitable dealing on the The more than official courtesy extended part of the servants and subjects of the Em-by hi- Majesty the King of Prussia to the peror, the most efficacious and universal protec-Mission, and the ever-recurring kindness of tion of our countrymen resorting to China, the which it has been the recipient at the hands safest way tosccurethe execution of treaties and of Her Majesty the Queen, will be retnembered not only with gratitude by every member fo obtain redress of grievances, When unharassed by internal dissensions and fore of the Mission, but will excite a lively sense conflicts, the Goverment would, naturally of obligation in the breasts of the Chinese concentrate its energies upon the further depeople. velopment of the boundless resources of the T assure your Excellency that the Chinese country, industry at home and commerce Government will appreciate and respond tothe generous spirit of the Westerni Powers; indeed prosperity would, it may be' trusted, streng-abroad would grow together, and increasing we just learn that that nation, which has been then the hands, and fortify the determination charged by its enemies with a disposition to ofthe Government to follow up the policy of retrograde, has made large concessions in fa-active intercourse, of amity, and mutual con-your of foreign nations. The British Treaty fidence with foreign nations, as initiated by contained stipulations by which in the year your mission, 1868 the treaty might be opened for revision, Resting upon these suppositions, the North and as by the favoured nation clause what is, German Confederation will ever be ready to granted to one is granted to all, the other suit its attitude to the exigencies of that autreaty Powers were, equally with Great Brithority, the impairing of which, in extent or tain, interested in the results of any negotiations which might ensue.
Imagine, but certainly the reverse of what the intensity, woul opens prospect difficult to Negotiations were commenced by Sir Ruinterests of the Western Powers, in ther ford Alcock, the British Minister, in ce-operation with the representatives of the growth of commerce and spread of civilisation, jemand. other Treaty Powers, Mr. Hart Inspector-T avail myself of this opportunity to renew General of Imperial Customs, acting in conto your Excellency the assurances of my junction with the Chinese and for them. highest consideration. tele ina modification of the transit dues, These have resulted, as reported by English
the opening of two new ports, the right to work coal mines, a reduction of duties, the
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