Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-03-23

7 strong appeal TO her interests. We are avoweui
humiliated by the whole transaction, and forcea u
admit that we have been put the wrong On
OF two courses remained for US to take: i. IL
wear our garb Of humiliation with what grace W.
could; but at the same time say to Great Britain
that, although we have insisted up what we &c
not propose TO insist upon any longer, we are now
willing to adjust this matter, upon the terms whicf
you were willing TO give; but if you are now un.
willing to meet US upon those terms, we VIII
adopt a permanent exclusion of all your commerce
which we are not bound by treaty TO admit, TO be
continued until you meet us on such ierms as you
have admitted TO be reasonable and fair. This
would hive been a bold tone, and whether polite
or not, there would have been some dignity In 1t.
u we bad SO conducted the negotiations previous
-, so az TO secure on our sids the great moral
force Of public opinion, we might ha,e had much
TO hope from The efficacy of such course. But
unfortunately that is not our situation; moi only
the public opinion of other countries, but public
opinion at home, must be against us. We have
ourselves, one and all, without any exception
whatever, condemned the course of our own re-
sstiations. But we had another choice of mea-
suies, viz: To take for granted that Great Britain
Is sincere In her professions of Willingness TO adj
init Us TO participate in her Colonial trade, and
also 10 assume that she is honest in her deciara-
ton, that act Of 1923 was the only obstacle
arenewsl OF this negotiations; then TO repeal the
ON the terms which she had offered, and we have
declared our willingness to accept. II we begin
In tone OF moderation, suited to position,
without any threat on our part, we shall lea. e
Great Britain no pretext for avoiding ofIer,
and at the same time be in situation to advance
wrh hrmness and unanimity-pubic opinion,
wholly on our side preparing the country ia every
section Tor whatever sacrifice Of interest might b.
necessary to effuctuate em object. The Senate
N hara - l,x~,a ALL
prove the sales, measure and most successful
Our amendment is neither one uor the other; it
neither appeals to the homes, intention, nor with
any effect 10 the interests Of Great Britain; IL
threatens just enough 10 furnish excuse Tor not
meeting US, and Tor prolon ,ing the present cond-
tion OF the trade, adv anaseous to her and DIS
advantageous to Ii oud seem, in my Judgment,
The soundest policy for nations in their
always to assume that each meant TO act with fair
ness; contrary assumption would prevent the
possibility of an amica5Ie adjustment of any dit
terence. have no doubt that negotiation.
founded on such an assumption, would soon adjust
'his difncuity. see no reason to infer ir ON The
correspondence, that England has faa!y settled
upon new policy in relation 10 her Colonies
SoIne, know, think otherwise; and this Speeu-
folaon' Tor II Is nothing more, is used, among
other arguments, TO prove that she would have in
terdicIed our navigation with her West India
management and negligence furnished her with
such an admirable pretext for doing il. II she has
determined on a new policy, deeply injurious
10 us 1t Is more probable that the purpose has been
suggested By. oIr-owns nsmana enIent, winch she
has taken advantage OF in this way; but all
events there Is no reason 10 doubt that we might
have had satisfactory arrangement at any time,
from IS22. down 10 the Spring OF 1926. II we
have forever lost that ade, and must foreve sub
linz I,far I.f
on our part, those By whose Encouragement and
neglect such an injury bas been inflicted on
country, VIII have incurred awful responsible
y. not 10 be forgotten at least while the injury
lasts. For my own part, 10 not believe England
has determined finally upon policy that is to build
up Canada at the expense OF her West India Colo
MES; and more especially, i. is be Supposed,
mat she means 10 admit under her act OF 1925,
other nations TO commerce with hes Colonies,
which she intends permanently 10 deny to US
such course otrold ct would eventually place
Us In relation which she has no caus. To desire
more 'Aan we; oil tins she must be seusibe, al
though il to be lost sishi of in the elaborate
defence OF the Administration, made OF tie ground
that she has adopted this interdici independen ~
OF wha' has occurred IN our unfortunate nesoia-
ion with Der There is not, however, just ground
Tor such conjecture, and no good reason to dou5i
that the bill OF the Senate will enaciuate the adj
jus'men, OF our difficulties. Lii il should not, our
situation will be worse than il is; and there
VIII be ample time, at the next session, 10 deli
oerate upon and adopt our permanent mea-utes
Tor Inc STATE oil thing In which shall be placed.
IL we DO not accept the bill we sSall leave the
whole question entrammelled with all its difficult
ties, no nope OF adjustment, nor Of obtaining any
further evidence OF the inc ,ions OF the British
Government on the subject. Every CONFEDERATION
OF prudence, policy, aud wisdom, seems TO require
tina, we should not adhere to the amendment of
this House, bu, pass The bill of the Senate in the
form they have seat u 10 us.