New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-10

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lives lost by IT, hat she could refund every dollar Those
claims were first lien on every foot Of Land on this Con
winch Mould be sufficient remuneraon and would
TO the Alabama claims until this mortgage forecosed
II te SateSnahshp OF this proclamation was bad 1t was
junction, III thine enemy smite thee" &C., he said
nations nave no souls; they must be punished on the
earth Great Britain must be punished for her national
SINS, have been for ours Abyssina was Govern
ment thousands of years before Great Britain was
propositions between Victoria and the King Of Abys
sna He knew nothing about that but the United States
Should exercise perfect neutrality in such matters He
would let Kings and Princes decide these matters
for themselves. The King Of Abyssinia claimed
to be- and no doubt was descendant of King Solomon.
lie referred TO an opinion expressed by Mr. Seward that
the flag of Switzerland should be recognized the
as sle was sister Republic He believed messengers
were ON their way here from Abysnia TO procure ships
recognized ana he would British shl-OiWa chased
one OF them into United States port compel her TO
main under the guns Of fort un the Abyssnian vessel
had "a hours start Give Great Britain dose, not
homeopathic of her own medicines. Laughter
ships Of Great Britain. If the King Of Abyssnia enlisted
seamen here he hoped perfect neutrality would be OBJ
TO Is privatcers would be the in 100 days, and
British ehronomeers would be aseheap in this market as
Mr. ANTHONY (Rep., r. ~ agreed that the conduct on
England during the Rebellion had been wholly unjusti-
fable anG not only against the interests OF civilization,
but contradiction Of her traditions and the inter
probation of National laws by her tribunals But the
true way to revenge ourselves upon England was TO snow
by our own growth aud power the superiority OF repnD-
can over monarchil institutions, by attracting here me
cacuable national resources We had conquered the
belon with the syDpathies Of England against U.S. Let
her in the of peace This would be
carrying on war on Christian principles lie would go
further lie would press upon other powers the perfect
immunity OF private property on the seas, as on the
lands.
Mr.. JOHNSON Dem, Md.) saw no object in this reso
luton No greater evil could happen to TINS country an
war with Great Britain. We would emerge; doubtless,
with honor but with immensely increased debt. All
the great principles of human freedom were recognized
by the Government Of Great Britain md such war
would doubtless initiate against human liberty. or the
race, speaking the same language the Two halOhs
were looked up 10 the hope of human freedom Great
Britain certainly committed great error IN l1l IN mat
proclamation, and subsequently In permitting tIOse
cruisers to leave her ports II was evident tt he au
knowledge III time TO prevent the departure Ol tne AI
bda. Apparently Earl Russell wished TO delay as nuch
possible III the matter referring tho subject to the le
gal officers Of the Government instead Of taking imme-
date action England, therefore, owes u 10 herse ana
tho United States to pay every dollar OF the damages IL
had suggested to refer TO the proposed arbtratos
the question Whe or Great Britain had right 10 issue
PROPOSED effect compel the resignng of the claim
against Great Britain for these damagesf II was now de
srHble to avoid ali of conflict. Why should retail
alton I've suggested when Great Britain seemed anxious 10
necessary in view Of the interest Of BOTH and in the in
ercst of humanity He would, therefore, never vote 10
provoke needless with Great Britain. -
Mr.. CHANDLER said Great Britain had bnllied oil
weak powers for hundred years. and had crnsed TO
strong powers and would do so again He had heard an
Emgsuan say "YOu dare not punish traitors or resent
an insult" One part of this seemed ~ DO true God for
Mr. SUMNER rep MassJ read the reference to the
subject i'll the Message, and said the present proposition
premature The documents IN regard 10 l1e matter
would reach the Senate from the President in few days
twould be better to wait until the COMMITTEE on rortga
Affairs had considered this, one OF the most nnrant
questions ever before them, touching not only their I'M
mediate interests but the law OF nations ana %cn m
yOlved the consideration Of great principles. when woqd
probably be established for all time ny Inc decision ne
Hoped the Senate would defer this matter ana proceed 10
the consideration If executive business
Mr. NNE ep, nevada referred 10 former resolution
which suibered III that committee for several years
The country dld seem powerless When aur WIS ~ De
punished or nation To be rebnked He ana not agree
with such agnaimy as that referred 10 D inc senator
from Mary laud MIR Johnson. and pointed out ana com
entcd upon the suterDgs Of American sailors ana sad
resolution TO the Committee Foreign Affairs The
people would not satisfied with the knowledge that
friend the Chairman Of the Committee on Foreign Atars
pir sumner aud something should DC zone Mf 6s %
pleasure some instructions to that committee Ieces-
Great Britain paid those damages and apoloszed Tor me
insults the An erican flag he would be ready f0r me
peace advocated by the Senator from Rhode lsland r'
Mr. Howe CRep., wisl spoke briefly IN humorous
vein the most part He claimed that the Only superb
or claims of Great Britain over Abyssia for the recog
milton Of begerent rights was tnHt she Was
The King OF AhysSinia was lncal descendant, ne pc
lieved from King Solomon and the queen Oh SheDa anu
eked out bis salary oy HaE cTse before Easing the
resolution that, il war was PROVOKED by H. inc Khg Vi
Abyssnia would not be very effective as an any Laugh
Mr. SUMNER made q motion to 60 into Executive
Session but withdrew 1t to allow the Introduction OF some
pii'"'0 'N-' UxExPENDED APPROPRIATIONS.
The CHAIR laid before the Senate reply from the
Secretary Of the Treasury to the resolution ealing IOr M
formation whether since June 1890 any W b d
IN otbfrs I'm the same department, transferred
10 any i Citing as authority tbs act Of March
g. 1909 Laid the table and ordered TO be printed
ren new was postponed until Wednesday next at one
e Senate then after short Executive Session. adj
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
CALL OF STATES FOR BILLS.
The SPEAKER proceeded, as the regular
business Monday TO call the states and Terri
tories for bills and joint resolutions for reference only
and SniI referred as follows:
By Mir, PERHAM (Rep., Mane-Joint resolution Of
John R. Robinson OF Salt Lake City, III favor OF the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company in relation to manu-
the new decimal system Of weights and measures; ex
pressing sympathy with the CretanS IN ' snGnTe
Rn Mr. esTEyENs Rep N H)-Authorizing the trans
the Legislature of NewHampshre Referred to the Post
once RT Mr. FERRIS Rep N. YJTo perpetuae test
molly in the United States courts Referred to the Judi
oiIy S MT VAN WICK ep ~ Y)-Authorzng the
Controller of the Currency with the apProDSton OF te
ing Receiver to take charge OF any BANK ana 10 estore
such bank the owners thereof Referred 10 the Co
by Mr. BARSEs Dem \. YlFOr removing 9bstruc
tons to IN the Isr o the COMMITTEE on
Commerce Also, TO provide Government pulioings III
Brooklyn, N Y. Referred to the Committee On Approp
BY Mr. WILLIAMS Rep., Ind ITO exempt from taxa
mon manufactured goods when the product shall not e1
coed 1000 per except certain articles heleTed
TO the Committee on Ways and Means. 81,
W nv. NJ COOK Iep lin reference 10 naturallzed
citizens Referred to the Committee on Foreign Ahaifs
1t declares that persons OF foreign BIRTH VINO nave peS
natrazed under the Constitution and laws are thereby
absoved all foreign allegianee and that the Gov
ernment of the United States shall afford them the same
nrotection that is accorded natlve-bOrn citizens
By MIR CROMWELL rep, u)-Authorizng the sec
retary Of the Treasury to s0OOOOO III greehDachs
monthly in redeemng bonds and destroying then' ne
ferred to the Committee on Ways ana MEANS. H., A.,
record OF deeds the Clerks office OF the ni'ed states