The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-10
The Voyage Of the Great Eastern Nearly
ENGLAND.

The Postponement of the Alabama Question
in Parliament-views Regarding This
Course-New Minister to Spaiu-Overend,
Quincy & Co. and Their Creditors.
LONDON, July 0, 1869.
The Times regards the postponement of the de-
bate on the Alabama claims with satisfaction. Their
Introduction at the present moment would serve no
good purpose. general sense Of WEAKNESS with
respect to the subject on both sides necessitates
an interval Of q considerable period before
1t Is resumed. Debate could only be USE
full II Parliament disapproved Of the con-
duct Of the Ministry or wished to instruct It
in regard to future negotiations. But there Is no
dissatisfaction. The only charge against Lords STAN
ley and Clarendon IL that they were too yielding;
but the Commons were not likely to advise q with
drawal Of the concessions made nor were they pre-
pared to lay down plan for future negotiations and
antcIpations OF such results from the discussion
most imprudent. Another reason for declining dis
cussion Is a due regard for national dignity,
which forbids our approaching the American
government on these questions; public opinion is
unanimous on this point. The late treaty was vir-
tualy Americana for 1t was made, altered and re-
altered by Seward and Johnson. 1t was rejected as
much through party antipathies as from any dis
content with its PROVISIONS It was probably fore
doomed, and whatever its provisions might have
England is ready 10 listen to any proposals
from America; but 10 display desire to receive
them ravorably would tend TO increase, not lessen
the demands When Mr.. Motley considers the feel
ing of America Is such that treaty consistent with
the honor of England will satisfy Americans, he
may address the government for a renewal OF nego-
SlattOns. Only such treaty VIII have chance OF
acceptance. Nothing more Is desired than to live in
peace ana good will with q kindred nation; but now
less disposition exists to sacrifice the interests and
dignity OF the country to any unjust preensons The
public will not approve any eagerness to negotiate,
which seems to forbode weakness when negotia-
ton comes The prevalence Of more moderate
views IN America Is gratifying. 1t is. to be hoped
that the question Of the Queens neutrality procla
nation which has dropped out of sight, will he
tacitly abandoned This favorable change is owing
70 the discovery that England win not concede be-
You'd certain point; and this resolution Is not likely
20 he shaken.
The star Is glad that the Alabama discussion has
been postponed. American resentment against Eng.
land Is likely to become weaker, and her desire to
reduce the burden Of pubic debt stronger The
best thing for both countries Is to hold their peace
for awhile. No general discussion can simplify
matters The new House Of Commons evidently
preferred to leave the responsibility OF the postpone
Tnent on the government, and the star thinks the
country VIII approve ITS prudent sefrestraint.
It Is reported that Lord Howden has been ap-
pointed Minister OF England to Spain.
The Associated Chamber OF Commerce have ten
dcred public breakfast TO Hamilton Hill.
The assigneea OF 0verend, Carney 4 Co.'s bank