The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-13
The Right. OF Neutrals,-our Foreign Policy

The Rights OF Ncutrals,-OuT Foreign Policy
| In view of the probability OF general European war
our position and rights neutral become deeply i'm.
ponant This whole subject has engaged the earnest al.
teniion OF the executive department OF government
al home and abroad. and We have 10 believe thai
its labors have been OF character to reflect the hghe.
credit upon national reputation We graifed 10
that The Legislative branch Of the government is also
alive 10 The importance OF the subject The resolutions
offered by MIR. Dean, which appeared in paper Of
Tuesday and which he said had received the approval Of
| majority Of the Committee Foreign Affairs Law
down the principles which government has ever
stood, and which, have doubt, have been faithful
ly and trust successfully pressed in The late diplo
matte action OF the Executive. The subject is import.
ant that we deem il proper TO express the hope that The
legislative action The resolutions will be Of that prompt
and decided character which will fail TO show ,hs,
appreciate and intend maintain our rights as neu.
trails in time of war, all hazards and to the last er.
tremiiy In this connexion, the remarks made by Mr.
Dean will be read with interest. They are substantially
| as follows;
MIR. Dean raid lie did intend detaln the HOUSE
further than briefly explain the object of the resolutions
"Mr Washbnrne Of illinois, inquired whether they were
before the ouse and whether, ifdebae should arise
they would 70
'tThe Speaker replied that The rules which required
open to debate.
"Mr. Dean said. when the gentleman Illinois inter.
ruped him. he saying he did not desire debate these
resolutions but the House their the
principles they are intended TO enunciae.
"The first resolution Is plain and distinct statement Of
duty maintain neutrality in the between the di
ferent powers OF Europe. then the doctrine
that has been often asserted by the people and The
uive department. of this government, but which the judi
ciary has failed sustain The executive branch Of the
government, has from its foundation, beginning with the
Congress Of the Conte ration and from that time the
present, constantly In its action and its diplomacy.
tended that free ships make free goods and that the goods
of neurals board the ships OF begerens liable
to seizure and confscaton The importance Of this sub
ject the present crisis be estimated expressed
has been recently discussed in the British Pa amsn
The ministry have been called upon what would
be the action OF that government and they have fully
met answered the question: though they intimate haa
liberal policy will be pursued
"The second resolution calls for any arrangement
correspondence between government and foreign pow
upon this subject will state here important be
known. and what think will prove correct that gov
has for months been engaged in avorng
the admission and establishment Of this principle
international law, and that representative at the
Court OF ST. James in particular has ably, and believe
successfully accomplished IT, fur its recognition do
ponds upon that government, and IL is universally admit
ted that Great Baip which is the power that has at oil
times prevented its adoption, agrees it. not by treaty
but by proclamation and action during the war, II will for
be placed the firm basis OF precedent well
| natural right and justice.
IL am informed that, the action of governments
| not known merchants and others interested feel much
anxiety 1t due TO them that they should bavo all the
information in possession and also TO know that Con-
gess is determined carry this doctrine at all hazards
81 think that the Executive and Congress ought
take stand and say the world that this princ
Pile that will not be driven from il; that we will egs
late assert 1t that will negotiate 10 secure H. and
need be, that will fight TO maintain IT, And sir the
day that establish this prime iple will be one OF the
proudesi in American history and in my Judgment the
time for nc ton has arrived.
:" Mr.. Bocock This exceedingly important propo.
sition, as undertakes define the position this govern
occupies in the pending lift means to do any
thing IL TO fix the position Of this government IN the
controversy this is the design ought have the sane
ton OF deliberate action II is intended TO produce an e
| feet merchants aud the actions ot other
countries but this be done simply by resolution
requiring the joint action OF the houses He moved
IL be referred the Committee Foreign Affairs thai
careful consideration may be given 10 the subject The
motion agreed to-