The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-31
The Sound Dues Dan Policy or the Uni.
ted states Cabinet.

From the London Post. July Is
Is satisfactory to know that the spute between the
United States and Denmark Is likely 10 lead TO ans
Immediate rupture between these Powers II has beer
arranged that the question at issue between them shall
stand for another twelve month"; the Sound Dues
ing the interval paid by American vessels under pro
test Is to be hoped that before that time expires
ing the comparatively small amount Of Amer.
can shipping engaged In the Baltic trade, there
can be no real difficulty In the way, provided both
parties are DESTROYS Of terminating their differences In
amcable manner. And we must observe, with refc
renee 10 this pont that blame has hitherto attached
to Denmark In the matter. While Insisting on the main
tenance Of right which has been acknowledred from
time immemoria by all the maritime States OF Europe
she has all along evinced sincere desire 10 meet the
infringe upon her dignity and independence. Public
opinion In Europe has hitherto supported her the
attribute the consent Of the American Government
ther discussion and delay
The question raised by the United States has 10 the
meantime, led TO important results Our readers
that Denmark with the view OF getting rid entire
~ Of the Sound Dues and thus preventing all future dis
putes upon the subject invited the representatives Of
every maritime Power 10 meet months ago, at Co
pcnbagen 10 consider the by which This object
might be effected. The United sates-denyne, as they
now do the right Of the Danish government dues
in any shape at the soundrcused 10 take any part IN
this Convention, but all the leading European Powers
accepted the Invitation. Great Britain represented
by her Minister at the Danish Court Mr. Buchanan aud
from that gentleman have In series OF patches
lately presented TO Parliament detailed account Of the
proceedings that took place We are bsurd 70 say that
throughout both with good faith and moderation. she
has shown sincere desire 10 effect permanent settle.
there certain difficulties 10 be overcome before that
object can be attained She at least cannot be accused Of
II appears that The FIRST meeting Of the Commissioners
appointed 10 consider the matter took place the begin
ming Of January, and was then shown by reference
10 the latest returns that to capitalize the Sound dues
four per cent would require nearly millions sterling
that 70 say, that would take the latter sum TO in
demnify Denmark for the loss Of revenue which
he ofs{n fxuvr Afal s1x~ffs Ag
and the Swedish Minister. esprcs Osa srons ou
large sum for The Abolition Of the dues in aues
ton there probability Of such proposition being
entertained by the maritime powers To this the Danish
Commissioner replied that he had made PROPOSAL and
that he had only shown what his government would be
entitled 10 claim according 10 the usual principles
which annuies are redeemed adding, that they would
prefer receiving an offer from the powers Interested In
the abolition Of the dues than make q proposal them.
selves II WA finally determined, however, that spc
chc plan for the total abolition OF the dues should be
brought forward bv Denmark; and amer the lapse of
few weeks that was accordingly done.
the proposition ,S which s sns finally ad before the Com
abolished upon The payment 10 her, BY the maritime
Powers, In proportions 70 the amount OF thesr traffic
ave years. purchase, therefore, which she estimated a.
the real value Of The Sound dues agreed 70 accent
sum which % equivalent 10 about fifteen and half years
Russia and Sweden lost no time in accepting the terms
thus proposed by Denmark, and the British Com
WrsoneI, MT. bucnanan IN inc despatch Ia
which be forwarded the details OF the Danish
plan TO Lord Clarendon, expressed himself a.
folows;-.I feel that Is due 10 the Danish
government 10 observe that whatever may be the course
that the Interests OF Great Britain may render expeent
for her Maetys government 10 adopt with regard TO the
proposal which have the honfr 10 transmit /, them
none OF colleagues here had vcntured u hope that
would have been q moderate character land though
IT'S 70 be regretted that should be submitted 70 Europe
In the form OF an shmofum, trust your lordshp viii
admit that N. de schee has kept ~ far "A coud be en-
pected the promise that Denmark would evnce read
tslization OF the Sound dues"
We cannot but think that these remarks are amply
justified by the condvct OF the Danlsh government
But the terms upon which offers 10 abolish the
Sound dues cannot be accepted by this country In
the promN and decisive manner in which they have
been scceded 10 by Russia and Sweden The sum which
should require 10 pay, In the shape Of compensation
70 Denmark for the abolition Of the dues upwards Of