The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-05
The American Minister In Liverpool.

The American Minister In Liverpool.
From the London Times Of the 23d ultimo we make
the following extracts commenting on Mr.. John
sons late speech at Liverpool, which was published
In the HERALD on the cath ultimo:-
The visit of the American Minister TO Liverpool has
not only given occasion for display Of mutual cour
tesies between the leading people oil our chiel sea
port and the representative OF great commercial
nation, but 1t mas allowed Mr.. Reverdy Johnson to
give assurances on important pubic matters
which VIII be received with general Satsfac-
ton. Tie chief differences between the mercan-
lille communities OF Liverpool and other English
ports arise from the close connection vi that town
with the business o. the republic ON whose prospect
have elapsed since the American war came 10 a
close, aud during this period there has been time
for the passions aroused by that struggle to calm
down. and for the domestic politics OF the Union and
Its relations to ths country 10 he contemplated more
sedstely on both sides A new Minister does not
necessarily chSnre the nature OF diplomatic CON-
municatOna, but 1t Is understood that Mr.. Johnson
has received the powers and that he has the WILL to
bring to an end The disputes that nave arisen De-
Tue wish OF Engand, and eminently OF the pre-
sent government, which eau look forward TO no
long tenure Of Office, Ii to settle all outstanding
questions, and Ii may be said with truth that never
was there Q better opportunity OF clearing on the
old scores IN peaceabe manner.
Mt Johnson, In his reply to the Liverpool Cor
poration was abe 10 say that tae negotiations be-
tween the two governments had made satisfactory
progress. .sThey have gone SO far ne SAID, las to
assure me, ana To assure your government. that
there 10 nothing N the past ana ina, there G,..n
tae peace which now happily prevails" Two OF
the subjects OF difference he continued, are now
substantially settled ON terms alike honorable TO
each; and the third leave you To imagine what
that ls-will be settled ON terms equally honor
able. Mr.. johnson understood to re er 70 the dis
pute about the island Of San Juan ana at concern
nI nAturalized Americans ~ the matters on which
the W. governments have arrived at substantial
agreement.
the second subject OF discussion between the two
governments relates to the status OF natives OF the
United Kingdom who have become natnralized IN
the United states
Tie mos important subject In dispute between the
two countries however, Is the claim for damages on
the part OF those whose propert has been destroyed
| by the Alabama. On this difficult question, when
| ~ say awning further. Even II the principle on
| which resttaNon is demanded DO admitted, the
| facts are too complicated, and the details OF cach
loss too varied Tor the dispute TO be settled 10y
| anything but patient and thorough examination.
Although there not the slightest desire on the
part OF British people to abandon Its Just rights
or 10 slccumb 10 any excessive demands yet II II
| the general wish that justice should be done and
one of the reasons why change In the administers
ION OF foreign ailnirs two years ago was looked
forward 70 with satisfaction has Ueeu th0t Lord
Stanley, having taken no part in the controversy 81
the war, and beng entirely uncommtted and un
pledged, could renew the negotiations with more
freedom and with better chance OF success. The
public will be glad TO learn rom Mr.. Jolnsons nrs
sueecn that this difference Is likely TO he composed
an terms honorable TO each parry, AMI from bis
speech la the evening that MS negotiations IN gen
eral with the government Ego on Iierrily."
There IN the speeches OF Mr.. Johnson an unre
serye and earnesAess which bid W believe he real
vfshns TO dist nguish his mission by practical peace
making between the TWO countries. such an opJec'
achievement may he lifting crown " "a honora-
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