The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-14

MARCY &c. CLARENDON

BALTIMORE COUNTY AaFCh ), 1896
MEsRs EDrToRs OF the many thousands who have read
the correspondence submitted to the Senate by the Presi
dent in relation the questions issue between the gov
of the United States Great Britain
say that the honest convictions OF ali viii be found
the side of Mr. NarcFs clear manly and orcble eEposi
ton Of American riews have always entertained the
opinion that American gifted with native
talent for the handling of international questions which
shines forth in every diplomatic squabble and the
public mind in regard tie safety and iEvola-
biity Of the national honor end occasion has this
happy faculty been more evident vigorously
brought than in the present controversy betW
Secretary Of State and Lord Clarendon
Mr.. Marcy Is piited sgEnst q who, in England,
enjoys reputation Of deep aad WHY statesman poe
sessing sufficient badness adFsaes whepever be tncsn
opening bat rather disposed retreat Sighting than await
TIE shock of bold attack This character fully borne
in bis management Of the questions under consd-
Grafton and the boowuess and injustice Of his position
rendered less apparent by the Of bis de-
fence than the soundbes and equity Of Mr. Marcy views
evnced BY the Of his attack But the point
Before reviewing the documents that bear upon the en-
strD-nt question viii glance briefly ST so much Of the
Central American difhcaty illustrates the peculiar
, tactic Of the dlsputanjs
Ofths deeplsid scheme Of British policy FOR the ultimate
oonro OF the great highway Of intelligence
Is gnorant The mahogany p1rchase Mosquito proisctO
and Colonization Of Ruatsn ell many steps
Ehed 10 their sleeves when eTedulous to
believe that their darling project nipped in The bud by
The Clayton treaty Of 1850. Despite that stringent
document Great Britain still holds her protecting
over Mosquito and its whsksy loving king and exercises
virtual apTeDacv and possession along the shores OF Cen
tal America The highway great tempts-
ton for the national honor Of England 10 Withstand
Al length government became conscious Of the du-
pety Of the British ministry sad there no delay 10
making known the fact Mr.. Marcy, his rsPub
can trimming in diplomacy charged the British Secretary
with an open violation Of the treaty. Lord Clarendon
equally bis system lodged the thrust and
soouoed himself belinda prospective Interpretation Of the
instrument Mr. Marcy quickly disiOdged him from his
hiding place by laying down the American and only ad
sble and on this be took bis stand de-
handing faithful execution Of the treaty and the
mediate abandonment o. every inch Of British control
Central American territory To this manly and spirited
demand Clarenson replied BY series Of maunuvrcs
tending svade the question: and shin the responsibility
% a decision to the shoulders Of 4 bird party
Thus far ve informed upon this subject; but we
have reason believe that any offer Of arbitration has
been made (which Is evidently user Of English minis-
get the better Of the treaty. il win be declined bv
The President incompatible with interests and honor
Of the country thus throwing upon Lord Clarendon the
Of deysng Other srredieut sxtrcae Great
Britain from this ugly scrppe
Bat in the treatment Of the enlistment question that
ISL minister completely strsuEed by the cogen crush
ing logic Of Mr. Marcy. II necessary this late period
Of the discussion 70 90 the ground Of litigation The
facts well known 70 The pablo at large win merely
indicate the in which both sides Of the question
hare been banded leaving my readers the task o. deC
ding where right and justice lie sud where the strength OF
argument
Mr.. Marcy opened the ball By very decided stAtrrent
Lord Clarendon, that The municipal laws and SOW
ereign rights o. the United States were being violated bv
agents Of Der Mses'ys government apparently with lis
knowcdgs and approval and that prompt measures must
be taken by that government punish the offenders
covered from the Effects OF this bone thrust be enned two
or three replies Of which the substance follows viz
lie Surprised At the charge; does not believe that the
conduct Of British agents has been shch represented
admits on second though that undOubtd violations of
our laws hare taken place, but without the knowledge
and sanction q his government quotos Judge Kane
prove that the neutrality law Of 1878 violated by
British snstcuts ~ carried in the United States; SAYS
thai the charges vague and that Mr. Marcy begs the
question orders the recruiting agencies be closed hoping
that bis oondsscsusou will bc looked upon favor
and tells The President 10 be satisfied with
Of sincerity purpose ard upghness Of conduct the
part Of her Aajcsys government Then he at the
despite taken hy United States officials
prove the guilt Of British agents while the government
Itself was encouraging Irish invasion o. British soil ii
order 70 keep tbs spirits Of the CEAr A supplement-
he adds that Mr. Marcy no authorities ia support Of
bis We've on International Law and condemns them as OPP