The New York herald., 1870-01-18
TEE DgMIN1CAN TREATY.
History Of the Negotiations Between
President Baez and the
United States
How the Treaty Was Arranged and Signed
Yhs Prominent Men and the Catholic
Clergy In Favor Of Annexaion-A
Slight Dificulty-The Protests
Of Luperon and cabral.

WASHINGTON. JAN IA, 1870.
1he treaty which Ia now before the Scnase OF the
United States for confirmation IL question which
Was 10 iHcipiency brought the attention Of the
govern Ae0t by Buenayentura Baez, President OF the
1epub k supported by tue loading mon OF The Island.
Me Nastant disorders prevailing in the country, II
mlgs II pe sand siuce the original independence
81 he island, showing no signs OF abatement.
Irs Esier or jurisdiction considered to the best
n tsrests OF the whole people. Wnen this PROPOSE
na was first made the President considered the
AxSter thoroughly, and admitting the reasonable
nes, OF the wishes Of the Dominican government
Bent General Babcock special mission
90 President Baez TO learn precisely what he
desired. Alter the interviews, General Bap
cock. on this nrst visit had with Baez,
sne propositions, with some enlargement were sub
mitted in writing, and were brought back by Gen.
seral Babcock and laid before President Grant These
propositions emanated from Baez, ana were materi-
ally the same afterwards Incorporated into the
treaty. During his visit General Babcock conversed
Freely with gentlemen or influence, and was per-
fectly satisfied thar the influential portion OF the
population, at least was enlisted IN tho success OF
the movement. Among these was Don Domingo de
Ia Roche, member OF one OF the Oldest aud most
wealthy families ON the Island.
On the basis OF the points satisfactory to the
friends OF annexation in ST. Domingo the treaty
drawn up here under the personal supervision OF
Sno Presid ent. When completed the important
state paper committed TO General Babcock,
who, Win 1T IN mis- possession set out again for St.
Domingo. This time he took General Sackctt,
OF the Spanish language In order 10 be pge-
sent at the dscussions as witness OF the proceed
lngs. General ingalls, went with the party more
sSr,vno ~ e n"mogo "u NM Gan,isr Mpis
ter Of Home Administration was appointed by Baez
70 act for the Dominican government. The powers
accorded TO Gautler were signed oy the President OF
the republic ana all the Cabinet officers on the
part or this government Mr.. Perry, United States
commercial agent was selected by President Grant.
The reason ior not appointing General Babcock,
who In reality, was the CHIEF negotiator arose from
yne fact thar ne was military officer OF the govern
ment. and therefore could not constitutionally NIL
tine other position.
the discussions over the different sections Of the
treaty as 1t came from this government were won
derlully harmonious. The sum originally fixed by
Ihis government was $1,000, 900. However, when
this portion was talked over and the amount or pub
Inc property and Indebtedness more carefully con-
sldered, President Baez himself suggested that the
amount 100 high, and that II had better
be reduced TO sl,5o000o. IL Is quite EVIL
dent from this facr. mad Baez any personal
objects satisfy, he would not have been so scrupn
lously particular in liking the amount. The discus
sions We're open only TO President Baez Vice Presl.
Sackett and hr. Perry No others were allowed any
part whatever IN the proceedings. The clause pro-
vlding for the payment OF The national Indebtedness
arranged specified in tue treaty; that Is, the
money To be paid by commissioners, upon the
had contracted these debts ana they wished
10 pay themselves so that 1t could not be said that
tney would not pay but that the United States did 1t
for them, which might also be looked upon rs re-
nection upon the honesty OF The dominican govern
ment. 1t was provided, IN order 10 secure the Com
missioners ia tue performance OF their duLy, that
the United States would protect them IN the dis
bursement OF The money. In regard 10 the Hart
mont loan, which threatens 10 be source OF some
misunderstanding, the amount thus offered was
ft1oUut.
mont n Go. pledge themselves to deliver the stEu-
lated sum or G42lv00 sterling IN the following man
ner:-E5o, 600 on the day or signing the treaty
n n Qr In
Messrs Smith, Payne smith or London, and the
balance ct their convenience during the latter half
OF the current year. The interest and pay
nents guaranteed by the property OF the
State OF ST. Domingo and custom House
70 the holders of the bonds. AS q special guarantee
the receipts OF the Custom Houses, amounthng to
*,00O00 ordlnarJb ears, were set aside The par
les were also authorized 70 appoint deputy Ia tue
Ii stOm Houses OF ST. Domingo and Porto Plata.
Decem er ii OF eac year and be due the same date
the following year at par but during the intervening
year bonds might be- ns presented. inc osr DO.
the duties nntll the loan was cancelled. |
They also granted the coal mines and forests
OF samana, east OF the Great Salt Marsh, ana the |
revenues from The exportation OF guan0 from the |
Is.and OF Alta vca. The banking house was to |
receive q commission Of one and one-fourth per |
cent, to be retained from the amount Of the last IN
staiment. Permission was given to transfer the
contract. One hundred thousand pounds was to be
pad Hartmout u CO. for negotiating the loan ana
looking after Its interest. Upon this loan 100000
have been advanced. The further receipt OF money
wiIl be SO arranged as to liquidate tne loan. or
measures Will be taken 10 stop further advance OF
money.
When Gautier signed the treaty OF annexation he
laid down his pen, remarklng 10 those around him,
"May IL be for gOodp
The CDurcn, power IN those Spanish counties,
also favOrs transfer OF jurisdiction The cnrate
Honganon observed that every should be In favor
oil American Institutions, as religion can there he
freely followed by all. The padre at Samana
in addressing ms mock said In the pres
ence OF American officers, 'sThis ends the feast
week. To-day another thing We have to be glad OF.
When the American government comes mere the
country will he quiet; VIII then have no
more pronunciamentoes In regard 70 tho
protest or Lnperon 1t may be said that his seizure OF
American vessels during his pratica cruise with the
Teiegrapno would make him liable 10 little Amerl-
can justice for piracy should he ever appear IN the
country when under the stars and stripes.
AS for CaDral there arc documents IN the Depart.
ment OF State Of our government to show that when
IN power having declined TO accept propositions for
Samana, he afterwards sent special commissioner
accepting our own terms and was evidently anxious
have take the bay and peninsula. So 1t VIII be
seen that the protests purporug 10 come from these
worthcs, even II reliable, would be without any
value. AS for the Others processing opposition they
have not even the reputation " respeosaDility IN
: sneir own country.