The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-23
From the National Capital.
TEE CHAMPION DIFFICULTY THE LATEST PHASE OF
THE xMBRoGLI0-THE DOMINICAN TREATY, ETC.
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From the National Capital.
TEE cRAhPfON DIFFICULTY THE LATEST PHASE OF
rHR xABRoGLIo-TRE DOMINICAN TREATY, ETC.
WAssuSsroN, May q, 1896
The press has seen Oiled with speculations 10 the
real or probable OF government towards Mr.
CHAMPION, the British Minister. simple statement Of
the facts may tend to quiet the public mind the
rutlect
The administration had determined, beyond doubt to
suspend M Champion from further diplomatic inter
with the gcverument Of the United States aud
that would hsvs taken place Saturday last
had not the British despatch agent arrived that day
with to Mr. Aarcy's despatch of the 28th De-
cember last, demanding Mr.. crampt'ns recall. This
reply having arrived Il proper that 1t should b
sdered before action and consequently the subject
postponed until Monesy last, when the whole matter
was discussed in Cabinet, and determined that Mr..
Marcy should prepsre CAREFUL to Lord Claren-
don's elaborate Communication. When this reply is
completed copy Of 1t viii be furnished to Mr.. Cramp-
ton together with his passports This bret but
rect statement Of the whole case, it staads.
What /. viii be tomorrow no csn tai.
The administration good dsA, annoyed a. the ap
pearance ct this time Of Clsrsndoo's Ca ons
correspondence. Nothing deuuits vii DO known to
the OF the administration before tho sa or nsx
week-peshaps mot then. They evidently a. close
quarters for they have Cabinet eonsaission allnos
every day.
Speculation is rife to the probable se Of he dis
mssal II it take place. W here be war? Tie hon. JEFF
fsrson Davis enumeraes other and sufficient causes JUST
fykg the belief that shall probably have war with
England Such he ds,la-es to BIZ his opinion and If
add to the designated by Secretary of War; the
Dismissal Of the British Minister Immediately upon the
reception OF Lord Carendons dssps CHI, which occupied
his ordship in It's preparation six months. In
of the slate of affairs at home and abroad the Naval
Committee viii in few days press their War Soop bill
upon the attention OF Congress.
Count Sartges the French Minister has been constant
~ engaged in behalf Of Mr. Cram pton learn that it is
his opinion that tbs tive countries drifting wards
rupture he aifests good deal Of unea sness.
Hr. Bachanar however rhaks that there is danger
Of The English so9ernnent, It wo aid appear
anxious re United for settlement Of
re difficulties aud IL the upited States VIII only give
tacm cophole they siy rece.e
Al arrangement has been Eiads by certain Ohio dele
gates here sh Senator Ish by which Pugh is TO enter
the Cncinnati Convention alternate, and take hgs
ground for Douglas
The Committee on Claims, who have charge OF cases
passed upon by the Court Of Claims will repor. adversely
to sjority Of the before them. The claimants
here are in great tribulation at This proceeding.
Tie treaty between the United States and Dcmiaics
has been received ct the State Department and only
waits opportunity be considered 1t said there
peculiarly striking features in IT. that it merely
contains the usual provisions relative to and
amiy.
The correspondence between M. Clayton and Mr.
Champion relative to the question Of vsracity between
them regarding tain In Central AercA is
st in progress. The latter 1t Is said has enlisted the
services Of d tinguishsd American friend In order
compromise the difficulty.