The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-16

The Feresss Gable Tciesrash Qse~tiss-src-
retsry Fiss 60 tho Ministers 81 Frasc- and
Ensiasd-Actiss s6 Csssrc.s and = Lesis-
fative D~ia y-Americas Territorial Rixhss
ssd british Cooperate DcaasA.-
WASHINGTON, July IS 1893.
copy of the following letter has been addressed
TO the diplomatic representative of France. also of
England. and another copy VIZ he sent to the Gov
ernor Of Massschusetts:-
DRYANrxxSr or sr.rKt
wAsHisaross July 10. 1902
SIR have the honor 10 ask your attention 10 the
subject OF the transatlantic Geographic connection
tween tine empire of France and the shores OF the
United states, 10y means or q cable TO be laid under
the auspices ana In the proprletorsnip OF British
cessi0n nom the government of France fhe project
OF this enterprise embraces connection direct IRON
the coast OF France TO the island II 81 Pierre, and
thence to point the Atlantic coast OF the United
States IL "A only OF course, IN respect TO THIS last
avson ., hs P,oecsea s.gs eesre es
I have occasion to Ask your attention To
the views OF this government a. 20 its authoriy
IL Is not doubted by the government that the CON-
pete control OF the whole subject both OF the per-
mission and the regulation OF this mode OF foreign
intercourse, IL with the government OF the United
states and tina, however suitable certain legislation
on the part or = state OF tue Union may become In
respect OF Its proprietary rights In AID OF such enter
prises the entire question OF the allowance pro-
hibiton OF such means OF foreign intercourse com
merC1al ana pOlt1cAl, ana the terms anu CONDITIONS
of Its allowance u under the control OF the govern
ment Of the United states.
AS the projectors Of the enterprise now In progress
have not received or awaited the permission Of this
government, either to the establishment Of this tee
graphic connection or to Its use for such inter-
course with the coast OF France l have thought u
proper TO Call the attention Of the diplomatic repre-
sentatves OF the two Powers under whose authority
the private rights involved have been acquired 10
the position and authority Of this government on
the subject. In thus distinctly notifying you that
the absence of the assent to concurrence In the
proposed Geographic connection OF the government
VI the United States the proceedings Of the parties
interested must De taken In submission to the au-
thorty of the government In the premises, I am
actuaed rs well by desire that these private tnte-
should not suffer unnecessary dlsappo tnInent
a. by the purpose to place before you the authority
OF the United States on the general subject In It's
proper light.
The policy OF this government In respect 10 the
allowance and regulation OF foreign teearaphlc
terc0use received very deliberate consideration
from Congress during its session OF the last WINTER
and bill covering the whole subject was sustained
and passed In the Senate but at 50 late day OF the
session 70 have failed 70 be reached Ia the House
Of Representatives. 1C IL quite probable that tins
bill announces the policy and purpose OF Congress,
and the prOprety OF ts provisions can hardly fail to
secure assent therefore beg to call your atten
ton to the enclosed copy Of the b Is probable ev
laliOn OF foreign Geographic Intercourse are to Dt
insisted upon by the United States.
Accept sir. the renewed assurance OF nv yer,
high consideration.
HAMILTON FISH.
COrNT FAyERRY &c