The New York herald., 1865-04-13
Why Scmmes and His AcccmpliceS were
Not Surrendered.
BRITISH NEUTRALITY EXPLAINED.
England Not to Surrender
Naval Deserters.
EIr. Eeward ON National Unity and
National Sovereignty.
c.saaIA kHD THE UNITED STATES
Go. &C., DO.

&c., &C., GO.
WASHINGTON Arril IL, 1856.
The second volume OF the Diplomatic Correspondence
n like the first, confined to affairs with Great
Britain and treats Of a variety of subjects.
TIE ALABAMA AND CAPTAIN sEarsns.
Minister Adams, in letter to Earl Russell, dated Sep
tsber 1854 expressive Of the views Of this govern
nent Says
proper add that the proceeding of Captain wnsow, in
2arong discharsing the who fell into his hands,
has been formally disapproved.
He concludes bis letter follows:-
am directed say that my government does not for
believe that any Of tho proceedings referred
TO- whether relating the chief wrongdoer commanding
ihe hostile vessel he Alabama to the yacht Deerhound
British subjects who have not scruped either
publicly TO declare their sympathy WITH privat
KID and sbet the volators OF her Majesty's neutrality
viewed with any oter sentiments than those OF re-
eret ana sapproye by the members Maestys gov
tfement. Nevertheless IL appears TO be solemn obli
cation Of my government in view of all the grave conse
Qlences of such proceeding to sum up the conclusions
F1Yt-The incidents, as heretofore explained confirm
the soundness of The opinion previously insisted upon,
that the Alabama 4 justly to DO regarded as to have
obtained at no on OF te any other national character
tan that which have attached to it from its CON
btructon equipmen., armament and manning by British
subjects, out OF BRUSH eorts.
ecoai-That the persons who escaped from this vessel
shus attcd out by British subjects enga ed In making un
lawful against The United States after voluntary
surrender prisoners o war; by reason of the unlawful
Dserhound and the onyeyance of them within the
jurisdiction OF Great Britain ought to be delivered up to
The United STATES
1nird-That the continuance OF these persons TO re-
ceive from any British authorities Subjects pecunary
for the purpose OF enectuay carrying hostile
Separations from ths kinsdom as base, IL grev ance
against which nv duty to remonstate and for which
90 ask a remedy their conviction and punishment.
F'tuh-The occasion nas been thougA. 70 warrant
government that should adopt such measures as may
be effective to prevent the preparation, equipment and
outA any further naval expedition from British shores
70 make against the United States
In making these representations am instructed TO as
your lorshp that the President is far from seeking
causes of offence the part of Great Britain But he Is
tharged with the duty OF maintaining the belgerent
lights Of the United States the high they
tscoznized by the law OF nations ell awess com
bmatoos and resistance He therefore trusts that her
Majesty government will consider the subject in Just
and cand spirit and himself asking from 1t in this
only what the situation OF the parties were re-
Scrsed wond have been conceded to any similar request
based on equally cogent considerations.
EARL RUssELL's REPLY.
Earl Russell in reply, dated Septemtcr2e 1894 says
In tho FIRST place, II is undoubtedly true that the
Alabama was partly fitted out in British port But as
soon evidence obtained that acts bad been
committed with regard to that vessel in violation OF
British statute orders were sent to seize her She how
ever escaped from British waters in state Of half
equipment under afraudulen pretcnse Of making trial
trip Her equipment was ait rwards completed in q
foreign port neither British American, and COM
misson from the so-styled Confederate government
there delivered to Captain senmes, her commander him
secondly have to state that II appears TO her
Majesty g government that tic commander Of the pri-
yate liritish Yacht the Deerhound la saving from
drowning of the officers and crew OF the Alabama
alter tho vessel mad sunk performed praiseworhy act
OF humanity to which, moreover he had been exhored
b. the officer commanding the kearsargo, to
which vessel the Deerhound had, in the first
instance gone, in order to offer to the Keararre eny
assistance VIII ch alter her action with the Alabama she
might stand in need of and IL appears further 10 her
Hjestys government that, under al the circumstances
OF tbs case MI Lancaster was not under any obligation
to deliver 70 the capita Of the Keararge the officers and
men whom he had reacued from the waves
Bat however lial may be, with regard to tho demand
mad oy you Oy instructions iroin your sC.etnment,
That those officers and ne1 should now be delivered up
50 the government Q. he United ates as es aped pri
tones u var her @rsiy government would peg ieaFe
20 observe that tce IS ~ Ctgrt u ~ dcL'Ur up 70 a
teuigacn prs Qfteer tcio h9us ogpei Fl N Ae p-Uer
o. sch 6el.ef1, oEa nay hore Hk q lJHgs Ut~'n te
.c RI .yOf &c td. Therefor, even ~ her cst y
gov rnncnt had any power Is law 70 comply Hth the
above "a nj aed demand, her a'ujesly govornm ut
could no. do without being glity OF Violation Of
Che duties OF Hospitality.
In poni Of act, however, her Bajesty'z government
have lawful power 10 ard deliver up the per
sons In question. They have - gully of nO oucnco
no which couif hrny them within he provisions of
tho treaty between Great Bria and the und siaies
for the mu,uel Euuondor OF offenders; and her Majesty
means by which, ev6n If they wished 10 do %, they
could comply win your above mentioned demand
Thirdly, with regard 10 tho staotheBt made 90 tho
United siaie7 goveniueh-tLat Blush alhoiiti offered
pccunlery assistance or supplies furnished glar
payment Of WAGES TO persons forni ng tho crew Of The
Alabama, for tie purpose OF enabling them more eAectu-
ally 70 carry on hostile operations against the United
States have 10 say tLat hor alatfs gor ysaea haze
~ Aeagtoiedg' whdepr o. oyst'h crc'aStWee ana a.
not elU LGt Es any u rddiol J0T sych So cafti
Private individuals may, very possibly, have contributed
10 relieve the necessi OF tlc nesons in question: but
With the pecuniary contributions OF pIyae indi sduas
her lajesiys Rosernneni have no power TO nterier4
beg further 10 essire you that 6er Majcsys govern
mcnt have adopted ana VIII continue TO adopt TO The ut
most Of their lawI power, such measures as may be
effective to prevent the rparaon equipment and outlt
OF any naval expedition frog British shores 10 make war
against the United Statas
The detention and seizure of the Brenhead ironcleds
and . tN.nf
" show that II complete pteeontion In hs respect has
not been attained all that the government In ths free
country do TO stop such expeditions has been Iuy
corO.mcl
Lastly, in expressing the regret OF her hojestys gov
ernnont that they should 6nd themselves unable 10 com
piy With any application which the govonment OF the
United states may have thought themlo O. entitled TO
make cannot refrain from observing that her Agycsiys
Pov r1'nls't have teen Jer more 1cce n" IN prev Ttng
t>rches QfreNrcHg ,oa regtrd tfc tHing 'f cr7ses
ua'ees n te On'tea = ae' iaefc ~ Pe WHg ne thpg
qfsiips Of tctr o. cd ne Sah Amsricaa rsppbies
Hsir u dgr.nt SrGir, which, however then stood IN
thc poson vi central authority resisting nsurrecton
NR. ADAMs TO EARL HussElL
Mr. Adams In reply to Earl Russell, Nov 10 1904,
bcss 20 recall his lcrdshp's attention 10 Tie original allie
cation IN his note which TO- the eject that Cap,ao
scninas and his companions, after being saved from
drowning by he Intervention Of Britrh subject, did
not roach the limits of this kingdom felug claim
bag the tights Of hospitality somach ~ in he position OF
pr death neutral territory uHou 10 himself and Ills
cause by btistIpg further hostile proce diue against is
enemy " ho very pace where he claimed Hospitality.
haro ne strongest h9 SAYS, for bel ewing that
she llGe which has rascd while lave had tn honor 90
cnduct this correspondence with your lodp has been
fpen by the cnerlfts OF the United S.ics British and
palvc born In fitting out anpher vessel from tits king
dom u d. The same sort OF pratcai work which the
slabama did until phe was sent 20 The bottom which vcs
~ h sailed from here 20 an agreed place ~ tho ocean,
fh re tbe eanc sort OF eq.i pm. nj . and nruhuott /
wnich placed the Alabama, has been p.tc.d %
posrd Of her BY another British vessel son from iais
n,eo,e ior the purpose and where were rans e' a
Epian pnmc and n pan ons- the pcrsons ave
afged humanity Of Mr. lancastcr-for ihe ultimate
OBJECT oi continuing OF destruction Of We na pro
ry against the people Of tho Unlt,d ialss Whether
IN correct OF not 10 'atsments as Yet founded ony
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