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Show TAFT U!U I R $! S Wil ' a fil 1 U DEJL Resolution Would Endanger En-danger the Lives of Americans Washington, Jan. 10. Death might 1)0 tho reward of any American In China who undertook to live up to the spirit of such a measure as the pending pend-ing Sulzer house resolution, which expresses sympathy for, and extends encouragement to, tho Chinese i evolutionists. evo-lutionists. For this reason it is declared de-clared it Is doubtful if Piesident Taft will sign the resolution, Bhould it pass both branches of congress Under acts passed in 1SG0, creating consular courts and conferring upon them extra territorial jurisdiction in semi-barbarous countries, the death penalty is prescribed for any American Ameri-can who lends aid or encouragement to a revolution directed against the government of any of tho countries where this jurisdiction exists. Hence, it is contended, an American citizen, acting in accordance with the spirit of tho Sulzer resoluton, would be liable to have his life declared forfeited before be-fore tho nearest consular court. This situation has 'been called to the attention of the executive branch of tho government and is being given consideration. oo |