Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-06-08
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the House of Commons OF tile 26th, Sir G..
Walch asked Lord Palmerston whether the
Government had received from the United
States any formal official demand for COM
pensatiOn to American subjects for loss
sustained by the Alabama, or any other
Confederate cruiser alleged to have been
in British ports? -
Lord Palmerston said, correspondence 4
had been going on for some time between
the two governments on the prizes taken
by the Alabama, and other vessels OF the
same kind. There had been received with
In the last few days further correspondence
on the subject through Mr.. Adams, but
there had not yet been time to reply to It. |
He might add that correspondence, in which
each government had stated its views of
the case in question, had been discussed in
the most friendly and amicabie terms. 10 II
Mr.. Baxter asked Lord Pamerston wheth-'
er, in looking at the changed aspect of af-
fairs in America, Her Majesty's Govern
ment, either separately or in connection, or
in conjunction with that of the United
States would consider the propriety of sepd-
ing squadron to the coast of Cuba to eff
fectually terminate the slave trade?
Lord PalmerstOn said that twelve months
ago the Government invited the Govern
ment of the United States to participate in
its measures on the west coast of Africa,
but difficulties arose on account of neutral
belligerent rights which could not be over
come. But on the present altered state of
things Her Majesty's Government had re-
newed her application to the United States,
stating that their cruisers employed In that
service would be received with every privi-
lege and courtesy which belonged to a
friendly nation, and that former difficulties
no longer existed. No representation has
been made as to cooperation on the Cuba
coast, but If they assented to cooperate on
the African coast lie had no doubt they
would also cordially cooperate on the coast
of Cuba. l-s' r.a..' ..' .... .. -n .uY.
The London Times, in an editorial trusts
that there is nothing in the Alabama affair
which need cause apprehensions of rup-
ture either now or at any future time. The
American commercial marine has indeed
suffered, but such a calamity must be ex-
pected when maritime and trading state
enters into q contest with an energetic and
active enemy. 1t is with clear conscience
that the Government which declined every
invitation to interfere in the war, even by
| offers of mediation, now stands on its legal
rights and refuses to make any compensa-
tion where it has done no wrong.
The London Daily News hopes that if
President johnson does not intend to give
up the claim he will soon prefer it SO that
one way or the other the matter may be-
brought to settlement. Itadds Lord Pal
merston's reply last night was very unsatis-
factory. 1t would have been very easy to
say that formal and official demand had
been made by the United States Govern
ment, or that it had not. The News trusts
that some member of Parliament will insist
upon knowing whether definite demand
has been made for indemnity, and whether
any new demands have been made since
President Johnson's accession to power; and
it adds we have not the slightest doubtas to
the Inevitable reply.
The correspondence of the London Morn
ing Post says that the correspondence can
only lead to one result, namely, uncondi-
tional refusal on our part to indemnify the
Americans for the loss occasioned by the
chances of war. .-..
The Times in another editorial on these
claims says that not the slightest precedent
can be produced, we believe, for the allow
ance of similar claim under similar cir
cumstances, and no rule of national Justice
ehioins us to pay for mischief done by the
Confederate privateers.
The news of the capture of jeff. Davis
created some sensation and anxiety, and
the hope was generally expressed that he
would be treated in no vindictive spirit
The Confederate loan has fallen to 7@9.
The Times city article says the Scotia:
news caused considerable anxiety, so.
cially. Politically it was considered favor.
able. The possibility of dispute with
Mexico, England or France on demand fol
eXtradition in the event of Jefferson Davis
having escaped has been definitely eXtin.
guished, but the public will await with ex.
treme interest the news as to the spirit in
which it is likely to be dealt with, not mere
ly from its bearing on the few remaining
years of the life of an Individual, but be-
cause of the effect it must have or
the national reputation for future gen.
erations. Those, however, who know
the American character best, and who
are aware that under sudden excitement
they are amongst the most placable people
in the world, have little fear.of the result
The London Index before the news was re.
ceived of the capture of Mr.. Davis con.
tinued to uphold the rebellion and talked o.
4, new war in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas
caused by the Government of President
johnson driving the Southern people into
eXtremities.
Baring's Circular says business in FIVE
twenty bonds has been active during tht
past week from purchases from Americans
and sales for the Germans and Dutch. ~
The Bank of England on the 25th reduced
its rate of discount from ~ to 4 per cent
Funds have been firm since this movement
and the demand for discount moderate.
Additional failures in connection with
the Bombay trade are reported.
FRANCE.--The La France says that the
French and English Governments feel n6
disquietude; both have observed TOWARD
. the United States the policy of conciiation
they have not ceased to receive from the
most moderate declarations. They have NJ
reason to believe that any events will occur
to alter their friendly relations. -.,-
The Paris correspondent of the Times
says that Patrie very narrowly escaped
warning for having published alarming
news about recruiting in the United State
for Mexico, and says that the only correc
fact in its previous statement is that Admi
; raj Didelot is going out to relieve Admira
Bouse and will not be charged with any
exceptional mission whatever, and have NJ
other powers than those held by his prede
cessor. |.. tr VGty,rs G5
The Paris Constitutional of the 2Gth says
We learn that the Government of the Uni
ted States has taken measures to repres
any attempts TO- effect Illegal enlistments
and put stop to, any proceedings under.
taken with The object of preparing emf
p grant expeditions against Mexico in viola.
tion of Federal laws. Instructions to this
effect have been forwarded from Washing
ton to the United States Attorney at New
York, who at once took the necessary
measures for the prompt execution of t4f
same. aa H.. yi ~ -.ac a. ~
The weeks returns of the Bank of France
show an increase of twenty millions o
francs in the amount of money on hand.
The Tycoon of Japan has announced thai
he prefers paying the indemnity stipulated
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