New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-23

the SOnth American republics In their revolt against
SPAIN wlSch power then stood In the position OF GEN.
Mr.. Adams replies In a letter which has little argu.
ment in IT, and less temper. He begs to recall LORD
Russels attention to the Original allegation III nis
"To the effect that Capt. Semmes and his compan'
ions after being aved from drowning BY the mteryen-
ton of British subject did not reach the limits OF TINS
kingdom refugee claiming the rights Of hospitality
so much ~ In the position begerent determined
to make Ids escape from capture or death TO neutral
territory useful himself and his cause by Initiating
further preceding against his enemy In the very pace
where he claimed hospitality"
Which was probably true; though how the British
Government could be expected TO deliver up Capt
SeDmes that ground alone is not so clear. Mr.
Adams however persists in the opinion that neither
was the act Of Mr.. Lancaster in saving Capt. Semmes
from capture llmane nor Is the act OF her MaJestys
Government il protecting him to be viewed as wholly
within the limits OF that sort Of hospitality which it
would value IN any other nation. Nor IL he to be
snubbed, without rejoinder. by Lord Russels refer
ence the conduct Of Americans In the revolt Of the
South America Republic against Spain. lie asks per-
mission 70 pOi out circum stance which seemed to
have escaped lbs lordshps attention.
"Whateyer may have been the Deficiencies OF the
United States the instance alluded TO, compensation
therefor has been made Ia Spain and her full and free
release has ben given under the sanction OF her hand
to a solemn treaty. Whenever Her Majesty's Govern
mcnt shall acknowledge itself prepared 70 perfect the
United States but not until them
Meanwhile iLe American Government maintains It's
position; ana Mr.. AChIns IN 10 thc
Presidents concern at the failure thus far OF efforts
that were mad. to avert Misunderstanding between
the two counirss upon point which the American
people have cone 10 regard as seriously affecting Their
national honor and dignity"
The last sentence Of this rote is rather portentous
But Earl Russes reply to IL Is less gracious than bis
previous dispatches. lie has no wish 10 prolong the
controversy on the topic Of the Deerhonnd. and the
duties Of hospitality. The real point is. What is the
legal obligation of her Mnjestys Government 10 the
United States in these mattersl On this question Lord
Russell again afiirms;
a. That the municipal laws Of this kingdom gave
the Government power authority TO deliver up ~
the United States Captain Seinmes, his ofcers ana
men,
80 That the law Of nations does not impose upon
the Go, erument II the United Kingdom the duty Of
delivering up TO the United States persons in the con-
diiion ~ Capt Semnes. and such oil his 0icers ana
men as had taken refuge in this country"
As Ia the differences between tie United States and
Spain IN LIS the Spanish Minister complained To the
Government Of the United States of notorious system
Of page and aggression organ2ed In several ports OF
the Union against the vessels and property OF the Spar
ish nation. In l.l9 treaty was signed between the
two countries renouncng all claims for damage when
they themselves as well ms their respective cltlens
and subjects NAV have SUIT red until the time OF sign
ing the treaty Now says Lord Russell 1t can scarcely
BE- said that treaty Arrangement for the mutual aban-
donment Of claims constitutes specific grant OF COM
pcnsation This is all have Of the correspondence
AZ present bu, the nsament sufficiently displays the
spirit In which our Government have met very zen
cate and dangerous demand. W course II Would De
premature Ia give any opinion on so small portion OF
u long correspondence; bat IL ~ something TO be- ape
10 say AT any point OF series OF EArl Nusseu us'
patches, satisfactory 50 far"