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was founded what bad passed between him aud my
self ia conversational whether he had instructed
Mr. Champion 20 make 70 you, ~ willing formal
proposal for arbitration lie replied that his statement
founded different Conversations and that
in these ht had several tunes proposed TO reference
these questions 10 arbitration aud be- expressed the hope
that had communicated his propositions 10 my govern
ment informed him that had faithfully reported 10
you all the conversations had held In reference an
arbitration but had not believed that what he had said
these occasions amounted 10 sCr offer could be
recognised by government foundation for specific
action grave matter added that did not doubt
you OF the opinion, as had never received
line from you on the subject lie observed that before
holding these conversations with me he had consulted the
cabinet, and spoke their sentiments as well his own
remarked that this fact bad now, for the first time been
communicated to me. III he had informed me Of Il
the time, this would have given his conversation
serious character and caused II TO make deeper
impression my mind lie said he had thought that as
matter OF course would consider what he had said 10
had been said after consultation with the cabinet In
reply, observed that had thought when nation de-
sired propose another the submission OF inerna.
oua dispute arbitration this would be done by writing
and in due form Such had been their course when
they proposed 10 arbtrate the Oregon question Besides
the President might if he thought proper consult the SEN
ate the question and what would be thought by that
body If suth proposition were preseated TO them in the
loose form of various between him and my
self which, after ALL might through mistake nadye
ence have reported correcyY He said that what he
had done he considered the preliminary step and if
government had indicated any satisfaction with IT,
they would have been prepared to- proceed further
but from what ] had said TO him he did not think
they bad received much encouragement. told him
that whenever | had spoken to him upon the sub
ject had always been careful TO assure him that was
expressing my individual sentiments without any
instructions or information from my government; and
that these remained unchanged also observed that his
last letter me- finally denying construction Of the
treaty. and forming issue between the two governments
might appropriately have contained proposition for arb
tration and in this the question might have been
brought 10 regular form before government He then
fo- the first time informed that he had addressed de
patch to Mr. Champion on the subject with instructions to
"a ar nynu IJe tbans fpr md
believe it is dated in November; but copy being
doubtless id yonr possession, II will speak for ITSELF and
he informed me that all you had said about II to Mr.
Champion was that the matter was in Mr. Buchanans
hands " a"
He proceeded to express decided opinion in favor Of
arbitration and said that when friendly governments
disagreed upon the construction Of treaty the natural
and appropriate to refer the question to third
friendly power. He had firmly believed their
strucon of the treaty TO be correct lie then requested
me to communicate you their proposals for arbtra
tion and how anxious they that the question might
be settled in this told him should cheerfully
comply with his request but repeated that my own nd
vdual opinions remained unchanged. ! considered the
language of the treaty too clear for serious doubt and
such believed the opinion of public men Of all par
ties in the United States This had been eyinced by the
recent debate in the Senate the Presidents message
Besides the difficulty of selecting suitable sovereign
arbitrator seemed insurmountabe But said this
question for my government and not for myself
Yours, very respectfully, Aawf
Hon. WILLIAM L. MARCY,
Secretary Of State.
Mr. Champion to Mr.. Marcy. @
aeceved The Department of State the 27h Of febua
WASHINGTON, February 81, 1856.
Ny Observing that misapprehenson
to exist the offer made by Lord Clarendon to
Mr. Buchanan TO submit the points regarding the nerpre
,aon OF the CaytonBulwer treaty upon which the two
governments disagree to arbitration think well send
you the enclosed despatch which received from Lord
Clarendon the subject in December last regret
having made you this b fore but the truth
is that the last paragraph of the despatch escaped my
tention until referred il lately and, AS was aware
that the negotiation Of the question regarding Central
America was in Mr.. Buchanan's and Lord CIarendonS
hands considered the despatch meant merely for my
information to what was going forward upona
subject in regard to which inferred you already in
formed.
Believe me yours, very faithfully
JOHN r. CHAMPION.
p 81 send the original despatch which will beg Of
to return to me- but have objection to your taking
n copy Of il. .'. ~ J. u. G.
Lord Clarendon 10 Mr. Champion.
mo. ass FoREIGs OFrIcr November 10, 1855
srR: Mr.. Buchanan having in the OF converse
ton few days ago. sdvered to the impression that would
be created in the United States by the Of
the Central American question, again assured him
that England bad wish to extend her influence or to
obtain any territory in that part of the world and re
and the United States turned solely upon the nerprea
ton of the treaty Of 1885, bad offered the part Of her
Majesty's government, submit the the arbra
on Of third power, but that he bad declined the offer
Her Maestys government, said would still abide by that
Offer and thought it would be the fairest and most amir
cable of arriving at settlement Of the question.
Mr.. Buchanan said he would make it known TO his gov
eminent and you are instructed to communicate this de-
spatch TO Mr.. Marcy.
am, with great truth and regard sir your most ODE
CLARENDON
J. T. CRAmros, Esq &c. &c &c.
I,ryR FROM TgxAs-The Galveston News of the 10th In