The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-23

sentiments which her MaJesfy's government most
cordially and sincerely recprocate The govern.
m n. q ns % sae hs All
ences between the two nations may be adjusted
amicably and compatioly with. the honor OF
ence between them may be prevented, and
they would heartily cooperate with the gov
eminent OF the United States, and In laying
down as between themselves and recon-
mendng for adoption by other maritime nations
such principles OF maritime law might obviate
the recurrence OF similar causes OF differences De-
tween them; aud II is because they earnestly desire
70 hasten the period at which these impor-
Malesty's :. government nave determined not
TO follow Mr.. Fish through the long RECONCILIATION
OF the various points that have peen discussed the
voluminous correspondence that has taken place
between the TWO governments Tor several years.
Her Majesty's government had, indeed, hoped tnat
by the conventions which under the instructions
TO his government and with their full and deliberate
concurrences, Mr.. Reverdy Johnson signed with me-
on the l4th or January VI the present year. all CORE
spondence between tne two governments mad been
brought 10 an end, and that all matters III dispute
would be referred for settlement to dispassionate
tribunal. With view to fnat result, her Majesty's
government mad in some degree departed from their
deliberate convictions and declared resolves. Tney
agreed TO tue mode OF settlement proposed by the
United States government which was more than
once IN the course OF That negotiation modified W
meet The wishes OF taat government; but they dld
SO willingly. because they thought the restoration OF
good understanding between Great Britain aud the
United States might wei be purchased by coDces-
sions kept within bounds aud no. inconsistent with
the honor OF TINS country.
her MaJesty'5 government learned VIII ueep COIL
Germ tnat the Senate OF tue United states III the en-
ercise OF the power unquestonably conferred upon
1t by the constitution, repudiated the acs OF the
government under whose authority the convention
was concluded, and by rejecting 1t had left open the
wGoie controversy between the two countries,
and had indefinitely prolonged the uncertainty
attendant upon sucn state 0f things. Her
Maesty's government regret no less sincerely That
the president OF The United States concurs with me
Senate In disapprovng IlAt treaty. but their regret
would In some degree be diminished II MIR. Fish had
been authorized TO Indicate some other means OF
al pU 10 mel
Wasch. as long "a they remain open, cannot De Ia
vorable TO cordial good understanding between
them. TINS, however Mr.. Fish has not been
empowered to do, out he expresses tho
readiness OF the President TO consider any prop0-
siton eninatlng from this country. 1t ls obvious,
however, and Mr.. Fish wtl probably, on rehecuOn,
admit, tnaG her Majesty's government cannot make
any new proposition or run the risk OF another I'M
successful negotiation until they have information
more clearly than that winch Is contained In Mr..
Fishs despatch respecting the basis upon winch the
government would DC disposed To negotiate.
But her MaIesty'5 COVER nment luly agree with
Mr.. Fish in considering that II would be desirable
to turn the difficulties which nave arisen between
the TWO governments 10 good account by making
the solution or them suoservlent TO the ADOPTION as
between themselves In the nrst instance, or SUCH
changes IN the rules of puDic law as may prevent
the recurrence between nations that may concur IN
them OF similar difiicultes hereafter. You may
Mr.. Fish that her Majesty's government VIII
be ready to cooperate with the government OF the
United States for so salutary result, which would
rebound to the mutual honor OF both countries aud,
II accepted by other narltme nations. have an I'M
Of the world. You viii read THIS despatch 70 Mr..
Fish, and give him copy Of IT II he should desire
to have one l am, CLARENDON.
EDWARD THORroN, ESQ.,, Ac.