The Portland daily press., 1869-06-02
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LIVERPOOL, May 3l.-The address presented
TO Mr. Motley by the Liverpool Chamber OF
Commerce, expressed the deep interest the
members felt in the prosperity of the United
States, and the maintenance of cordial rela-
tiOns between the two governments. They
trusted that sentiments of moderation and
Justice would animate all dealings between the
two nations, and that all questions would be
solved in accordance with mutual honor and
interests. They Furthermore alluded 10 the
probable removal OF the last vestige Of the
English protective policy, and expressed hope
that Mr.. Motley would be instrumental in
bringing about reciprocal free trade move
ment in America.
Mr.. Motley repeated his sentiments formerly
expressed, and stated that although the Amer
ican nation was animated by hope and desire
for peace based upon justice il has dspas-
sonaie regard Tor its honor and interests in its
dealings with other countries. While cherish
ing an earnest desire for tie extension of COM
merce, the government at Washington could
not 60 beyond its functions in the fiscal ar
rangeblenis Of America, they being in the
hands Of Congress. Alter exchanging person
al greetings the members OF the delegation
withdrew.
The London Star in allusion to the reception
Of Minister Motley in Liverpool, says that Ii is
assured on the best authority that Mr. Motley
comes charged with a mission of peace and for
the purpose OF Cancellation and binding closer
the ties OF friendship between the two nations
The writer entirely repudiates the statements
that have been promulgated TO the effect that
the minister comes armed with authority TO
demand an immediate settlement of the Ala
bama claims. This statement is regarded
merely as newspaper bosh.
Mr. Motley arrived in London at $50, and is
stopping at Maurices Hotel, in Regent street.
LONDON, June 1.-The News says it is satis-
factory to find that President Grants govern
ment has policy of cOnciliatiOn and peace on
the question OF the relations OF England and
the United States. The News is anxious to
know the basis on which the new delberatl ons
are to be conducted, and adds, but if Mr.. Mot
ley suggestions to Lord Clarendon are per-
vaded uy the spirit breathed at Liverpool the
Amyrlcsns may reason IDLY hope for success.
Ehsianu ~ Moui9 pc content to accept settle
Motley.
The Telegraph says any proposals made by
Mr.. Motley will be weighed on their merits
England having made her protest aoainst Mr
ouhne! uoctrihe, mas dismissed it from con-
sderaton W.
The Star rejoices in the friendly tone of tbo
remarks made by the new American Minister
DUBLIN, June Lit is rumored that E.r,
Spencer, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, is abont
TO resign.
Church bill was read for the first time in the
House of Lords tonight. 1t was agreed that
the bill should come up for its second reading
on the 14.h inst
PRUSSIA.
BERLIN, June 1.-The North German Par
lament has passed law taxing bills OF ex-
change, malt aud sugar.
AUSTRIA.
VIENNA, June Hon. John Jay was to-day
introduced to Baron Won Buest, by Mr. Watts,
the retiring Minister. Mr.. Jay afterwards had
a special audience with the Emperor, when he
presented his credentials as Minister of the
United States