The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-09
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 1876.

The Oregon Correspondence.
The whole truth is out. The Oregon diplomatic
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brought in by Mr.. J. Knox walker To-Day. The
impossibty Of getting it transcribed for the mails
(Mr Richie having carried it Off, compes NJ to
the briefest outline.
The first letter from the President, enclosing the
correspondence upon the Oregon question since his
late annual message:
Mr.. Buchanan 10 Mr.. MeLane.
WARRINGTON, Dec Is, ls<5
Asks information Of minister in reference 10 the
warlike preparations going on in England, while at
Aberdeen The President nfers that these preparations
look rupture with the United States upon the Ore
gon question OF vast i'm to have the nforms
ton ssry possible, the true character Of the
military preparations in progress in Great Britain The
President also desires the individual opinion Of Mr. Nc
Lane in reference to these warike demonstrations.
Mr.. McLane to Mr.. Buehanon
LONDON, Jan. 3, lsle.
chsnans letter Of the asts ult' Mr.. Nolan. scipo~
lodges fear of obtaining categorical answers and
tina! he had resolved without he''ancy that the best
mode frankly to call upon Lord Aberdeen and ask
Of him, in obedience to instructions upon the subject
He did stated what the President had inferred from
that the military preparations Of England while they
did not look directly to probable rupture with the
as being useful, in the event Of such contingency
They had di' ect reference to such rupture. Lord
ss Ha
Of the Oregon territory between Great Brsn and the
United States and that therefore, they could not have
from the aspect of this controversy in any
These preparations had also been exaggerated The
most formidable the defsnces erecting along the
exposed points of the island and those could not
be construed looking to rupture with the United
States The other prspsrstions we're the erection q
doast.a The general policy Of EDsi.nd vas that
Lord Aberdeen di.c.imsd any distinct application Of
these warke preparations to probable rupture with
MI.nn % his own Opinion BE- that with Il:
fullest confidence in Lord Aberdeen could not b.
s nUs 10 II.
with thi. country upon the Oregon question The steam
vessels being erected by the British government were
arises, England will be fully prepared a. her snsr.
gies had been directed especially to this end; The
government Of England would be found in complete ar
NOR and policy would doubtless be to innic the
greatest possible injury and the heaviest possible blow at
the commencement Of the struggle, with the view Of
shortening the duration OF the war.
Mr.. Pakenhamt to Mr. Buehs~sn-
WAsHIroroS, 9th Dec, le4s.
State under instructions from his government Speaks
Of the advantages Of the early OF the dispute
of territory really 10 dispute between the parties.
Mr. Buchanan 70 nv. Pake~hsm.
WAsHIroToS, 81 Jan, 1915
p.lsehsm had s.sumed that the It'll. Of Eoss
lid at least portion Of the disputed territory where
as the President had assumed the title Of the United
States be clear and uncuesonable TO the whole OF
Oregon. This was sufficient reason to decline the
overture Besides. arbitration, 30 far from leading to
happier would but create new difcnos
the President expresses the hope that the controversy
may yet be adjusted, without disturbance Of the peace
between the two countries.
Mr.. Pakenham to Mr.. Buchanan
WAsHrrcr or, Jan. q, 1915.
Has received Mr.. BIS note Of tho I'D. WIN take an
early opportunity Of informing her Msjs"ys govern
ment Of the fact.
Mr. Pokenhom 10 Mr. BYehansn
WAss,rc on, Jan. 10. lea6.
Mr. Pakenham renews TO MIR Buchanan the onsr OIL Or.
bitration On the question Of the title Great Britain mad
A xpctly asserted rights to the oregon territory
A. the United States Docs not propose now to review
hs ,i,e Of eItber party Proposes to submit the title H.
ssf 70 arbitration friendly sovereign or State 10
h;sc,;onablr 10 the United States then mixed
mission Of eminent ur, civilians &C n the title Of
party shall clear and satisfactory then the
arbitration may divide the territory Invites secre-
tary OF state consideration Of this proposition.
NJ Buchanan to Mr. Pakenham-
W.sHxoror, Feb. Ath, 1896
Reviews this second proposition Of the British Minis
tor faith In arbitration. Cites the North Ess
tern Boundary case. II would involve US In new DIM
cutes. MIR. D. speaks Of the extent Of Oregon-ot the
great value Of the territory to the United sases and US
comparative worthessness to Great Britain ne was as
termined towhdraw the adjudication the quesuon
from the government and people OF the United s'ath
for any arbitration however respectable Mt Buchaos"