Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07


a. the mouth 81 Fish fivcr is a disturbance Of
ibai settlement. which Is % miles below with
IN the meaning Of ihe agreement, !, is difficult
90 conceive that ther are any limitations To
the prc,ensions Of her majes,y's government,
under a. ~ how tho State of Maine could cx-
crclsc the preventive power with regard TO
trekpasscfs. which WAS, on her part. the great
o'lcci of the temporary arrangement. The
movements Of British troops, lately witnessed
IN the disputed territory. aud the erection oil
military works COT their protection and accom-
notation. Of which authentic information re-
Gently received Al the Department, OF state as
communicated To mt Fox impan still grav-
or aspect To the matter Immediately under con-
sheraton The fact OF those military opera
lions established beyond a doubt, len unek-
blamed or enthusiastically accounted Tor, by
mr FoX's note Of the 9Th inst continues an n
biding cause Of complaint on the part Of the L.
Stains against her majesty's colonial agents,
as inconsistent with ariang smenis whose main
object was 10 divesi a question, already suiii-
GENTLY pcfplexed and complicated, from such
cmbarrass as those with which the pro-
ceedings of the British authorities canno, fail
Ia surround u.
II, ~ mr.. Fox must admit, the objects ofthe
late agreements were tho removal of all militia
rs force an1 the preservation of the property
from further spoilaii0ns. leaving the possess
ION and jurisiic as they stood before the
state of Maine found itself compelled 10 act a.
gains, the trespassers. the President canno,
but consider that the American local auihori-
lies strongly and most iavorably contrasts
with tina, Of tic colonial authorities Of her ma
jcs,y's Government. While the one promptly
Withdrawing It's military force, has confined
itself to the use ot the small posse, armed as
agreed upon, aud has done no act not necesss-
| ~ ,n the accomplishment of the conventional
objects, every measure taken or indicated by
the other party, is essentially military in its
character. and can be justified only by a well
formed apprehension that hostilities must en-
sue
With such feelings and convictions, the
President could not see without painful sur
prise, the attempt of mr.. Fox, under instIuc-
lions from his Government TO give 10 the ex-
listing state OF things a character not warrant
cd by the friendly disposition of the U. States
or tue conduct of the authorities and people OF
Maine-much more is he surprised TO find it
alleged as ground for Strengthening n mill
iary iorce and preparing for hostile collision
with The unarmed inhabitants of friendly
state, pursuing, within their own borders, their
peaceful occupations, or exerting themselves
IN compliance with their agreements TO pro-
'cct the property in dispute from unauthorized
spoilaiion.
The President wishes he could dispel the
fear that these dark forebodings can be realiz-
ed. Unless her majestys government shall
forthwith arrest all military interference in the
ues'ion-uness i, shall apply to the subject
more determined efforts than have hitherto
been made IL bring the dispute to a certain, a
pacific adjustment, the misfortunes predicted
by mr.. Fox in the name of his Government,
may most unfortunately happen. But no APP
prehension OF the consequences alluded to by
mr.. Fox can be permitted to divert the Gov
ernmeh, and people of the United States from
the performance Of their duty to the State of
Maine. That duty is as simple as it is imper-
alive. The construction which is given by
her to the treaty of 1883 has been, again and
again, and in the most solemn manner assert,
ed also by the federal government and must
be maintained, unless Maine freely consents
to new boundary, or unless that construction
oil tbs treaty is found to be erroneous by the
derision OF disinieres,ed and independent
tribunal selected 10y the parties for its final adj
juslment The President, on assuming the
duties OF his station, avowed his determination
all other means OF negotiation failing, TO SUBJ
init a proposition to the Government of Great
Britain 10 refer the decision of the question to
a third party once more.
In all subsequent steps which have been Ia
Ken upon the subject 10y his direction, he has
been aciua'ed by the same spirit. Neither his
disposition in the matter, nor his opinion as to
the propritty OF that course, has undergone
any change. Should the fuflmem Of his
wishes be defeated, either by an unwillineness
on The part OF her majesiy's Government to
meet the offer ofihe United States in the spir.
IL IN which II is made, or from adverse cir
cnInstancos OF any description, the President
viii, IN any event, derive great satisfaction
from the consciousness that no effort on his
part has been spared to bring the question to
an amlcable conclusion, and that there has
been nothing in the conduct either of the gov
erhmcnis and people of the United States: or
oil Tie State of Maine, to Justify the employ.
'neni OF her malesiy's forces as Indicated by
mr. fox's letter. The President cannot, un.
Ger SUCH circumstances, apprehend that the re-
sponsioiliy Tor any consequences which NAV
unh'piHiy ensue, VIII by the just judgment of
an impartial world, be imputed TO the United
States.
The Undersigned avails himself. &c. &c
JOHN FORSYTH.
10 tho Hon. II. s. Fox, &c.
Mr.. For 10 Mr., FORSYTH
WASHINGTON, March 20, 1910