The New York herald., 1864-09-26


the i2.h iastant. and left for Ioadon.
Tue steamship Peruvian, from Quebec, arrived at
Londonderry three O'Clock Oh the morning Of the 18th
The American Question.
WHAT ENGLAND THINKS OF TEg "vIGoR' AND
ACTIONS OF THE WAR HaNCES OF LINCOLN
AAp MCCLELLAN FOR THE PRE- STD ;NCY ETc.
tbs London and local journals were discussing the
Asa's news, which seemed furnish the sole topic Of
interest Liverpool Change; but seemed TO have little
effect, either good or bad, on business.
The Ioadon Times says Never, siuce the began
Ias thero been such display of vigor and euergy on
both sides Battle succeeds battle With frighul rapdi.y.
conflicts long b,oodythe victories triGng
aud lndecisive. The most important part OF the news
relates 10 the Chicago Convention. Lincoln and his
policy have received heavy check, that Convention
chose mccieIln--ibs whom Lincoln eudeavored 10
keep down the able 10 repair his and
arrest &c 7un plainly impsaasu3 the grsct ublic.
1t will bs observed that the Convention speaks of the
preservation Of the Union the principal object But
this declaration would have had weight the Con-
voution bad stated what would recommend in
case conciation and compromise, which advises.
should fail in enccting, assured they viii, the
etructon OF the Union
Thc london Post says General Mcclellan has always
bscn distinguished by moderation. installed
unettercd by pledges there TO believe ood
any arrangement Whtch might bring 10 termina.
equally wicked and prontless.
The London Star thinks the Union successes at
Atlanta aud Mobile will powerfully stimulate the war
feeling 10 tho North and inasmuch they bear very
rdIy upon the South, il possible that the Southern
leaders may be much nciacd to listen 20 compromise
before their military strength is entirely broken. In
shis view they would be inclined treat with
Mcclellan than Lincoln. But the Northern people viii
for change when Lncolns administration
brings succsss.
The London Nercs says-n presence OF the great
meots in the Geld the proceedings Of the Chicagoonvcn
ton Of much less important than otherwise might be-
AcCieiian's platform friendly to the Unon With efforts
for It's pacific rses,abshmen In poiot Of fidelity the
democrats cannot compare with the republicans, while
nothing could be weaker than vague aspirations after
peace no basis at all, a basis which the South
has repeatedly declared 1t will under any circum
stances recognize.
The DimouIty Between the Egyptian
Government and thc Americans In
Alexa ndrfa.
We have received from our special correspondent at
Alexandria, Egypt, copy OF Io, oiothe only journal
in that quarter Of the Mediterranean devoted to Ameri
inerests-whch contains letter from the gentle.
from whose operations in setting machine
ry arose the troubles with the Egyptian government,
lately commented upon the London TIMES and Is
usual with that Sheet tone decidedly uu'avorable TO
representative in Alexandria well ~ the American
citizen involved In the diouy. Although the trouble
reported settled give the letter below,
showing the American side OF tho question:
TO THE EDITOR OF IL poPoLo.
AiRyASpsIA, July 20, 1894
All the journals OF this country having alluded to
dispute between the consulate aud The Egyp-
government caused by the warranted exercise Of
power by the latter towards my property aud person
ana ali having seemed 10 derive their information from
and the tpnk II proper 10 advise you
that one Of the editors who have taken notice cf the
~ or statement
OF the facts has any - my knowledge at any
even dos which have passed between my
gyernmcnps representative ana the pasba's o1iee
Evctything said or written the sub ect to tho
sent time has been derived from the Egyptian govern
ment. ~ho s not probable would hesitate 70 supie
facts tending TO crlinale themselves and under these
circumstances Think only proper to gre you my
version OF tie case, which rs this
lam the owner Of sci q rrisating machinery TO be
worked by horse power, entirely 10 this country.
Desiring 10 try u and exhibit II TO those Interested in
such machinery. 10 was placed on my own grounds 70
tho full right TO ACT Thought best gave notice OF my
He only expressed oh oction TO thls but being
himself Interested IN lts working and proposing 70
plrehase u, urged has.e win ms wishes Tor ,'s mms
aesses OF the highest responsibility.
Encouraged Uy tho lcc,i authorities, nsssened the
trial pump hut. from 70 me unh nown,
ead without notice 10 me, the 18th inst they ad-
dressed the American Consulate, stng that was plac
Ing on my gronnd steam pump without permlsstn aud
10 violation Of the egaacps OF the city. and request
ne That shooid AZ once be forbidden TO proceed with
nal cOndttitu.
You will notice IN this three mistakes, 10 mild
eNrfeisor, on the part Of tho Preect. The pump
20 b. worked BY amin power aud steam 10 which
latter Only the tegu tons applied to be worked
mr grounds. pnd no permission OF the auhori
tes needed N such case, steam pumps,
which rot and, dualy, had already received
prassiu. AID crcouraecmcnt also, TO proceed with
Che Snfk
lie slce Consul however. out OF doserence for tie
Fgy pt government, requested temporary spspeu
sian the until consular olcer with engoeer
could examine the machinery and the ground, and nscer
tain frO the a tae whether the action Of the
police WEI c justihable.
The report vas that perfectly justified In PRO.
ccodng even without pcrmssion aud on the iath nst
alter detailing the circumstances be notified he police
tbat no had authorized my and requested that the
party who had circulated such false reports should be re-
Dnksd
new position taken by the authorities upon 70.
cspt OF this despatch, u the effect that the evil con-
ssted not the pump being xO-ked sy steam or horse
power bot In being worked AT all 10 such situation and
that the Consul uad net ordered tho suspension OF the
work, the police had instructions u stop u.
This noto couch sd ~ ts+rs decidedly iisefee eetfu 70
she American Consulate, DID not reach toe ofco unsn
ca sn o'clock IL 'he sysains, scr The aternreys bad
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