The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-23

TEE CHAMPION DIFFICULTY THE LATEST PHASE OF
rHB EABRo0Ll0-rHE DOMINICAN TREATY, ETC.
WASHINGTON, May 22, 1896.
The press hss teen Oiled with speculatons to the
real probable Of government towards Mr..
Champion, the British Minister. simple statement OF
the facts may tend to quiet the public mind the
futlect
Tns administration had determined, beyond doubt to
suspend M CHAMPION from further diplomatic inter-
with the goveruaent Of the United States, aud
that would hsve taken place Saturday last
Asa the British despatch agent arrived that day
with 70 Mr. Aarcys despatch of the 2Sth De-
cember last, demanding Mr.. cramptn's recall. This
reply having arrived proper that 1t should Be
sdersd before action and consequently the subject
postponed until Moncay last when the whole matter
was discussed in Cabinet, and determined that Mr.
Marcy should prepsrs CAREFUL to Lord Caren
Aon's elaborate Communication. When this reply is
ompisted copy of 1t will be furnished to Mr. Cramp-
ton together with his passports This is bref but
rect statement Of the whole osss, it stands.
What it viii be tomorrow can tsi.
The administration good dsA' annoyed a. the ap-
pearance ct this time OF Clsrsndoos AMI Ca
correspondence. Nothing deGnlts VII b knorn as TO
the O. the administrative hore the fest CT
week-pe-haps not then. they eideo'y .. close
quarters for they have Cabinet lltioas almost
every day.
Speculation il rife to the probable ee .ts Of he dis
miss II it take place. w there be WARP Tie hon. JEFF
fsrson Davis other and sufficient CAUSES just
fyirg the belief that shall probably have with
England Such no de,lares to be his opinion, and If
sdd to the designated by the Secretary Of War; the
dismissal Of the British Minister Immediately upon the
reception OF Lord Carondons dsspa CHI which occupied
his ordshp in Its preparation six months In view
Of the slate of affairs ct home and abroad tho Naval
Committee viii in few days press their War Soop bill
upon the attention OF Congress-,
Count Sartgea, the French Minister has been constant
~ engaged in behalf Of Mr. Crampt learn that it is
his opinion hst tbs tive countries drifting wards
rupture, sri he afests good deal Of unsasiness.
Mr.. Bschsnar, hovsver thaks that there Is danger
Of lAs Elshsh sogeTnnent, 1t woad appear, are
anxious TIC laiea for settlement Of
re difficulties; aud il the United States VIII only give
then. cophole they giy rese.e
Al arrangement has been made by certain Ohio dele
gates here With Senator Tugh by which Pugh to enter
the Cincnnsti Convention alternate, and take hga
ground for Douglas.
The Committee on Claims, who have charge Of
passed upon by the Court OF Claims, viii report adversely
to joriy OF the before them. The claimants
here are in great tribulation at his proceeding
Tie treaty between the United States and Dominica
has been received at the State Department, and only
waits opportunity to bs considered 1t is said there
peculiarly striking features in IT. that it merely
contains the usual provisions relative to and
amily.
The correspondence between Mr.. Clayton and Mr.
Csamptoa relative the question Of vsraciy between
them regarding e1tan In Central Aerca is
still in progress. The latter 1t Is said has enlisted the
services Of tirguishsd American friend in order
compromise the difficulty.