Mr. McKinley, in his message to Congress, says that the friendly relations between. the United States and Great Britain continue:
He emphasises the need of a definite demarcation of the Alaskan boundary.
He demands the fall punishment of the culprits in China, and. suggests that compensation may partly payable by increased guarantees for the security of foreign rights, and by the opening of China to the commerce of the world.
He declares that the influence: of Japan as a factor in promoting the general interests of peace, order, and fair commerce cannot be overestimated.
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