Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-03
THE TREATY uIrn ENGLAND.

We have not received the Treaty in
full. The following synopsis is taken
from the New York San:
The apology Of the British Govern~
ment for the depredations of the Cons
federate cruisers is set forth in the
treaty in these words:
Her Britannia Majesty has autho
rized her High Commissioners Pleni-
potentlaries to express, in a friendly
spirit, the regret felt by Her Majesty s
Government for the escape, under
whatever circumstances, OF the Alaba>
ma aud other vessels from British
ports, aud for the depredations cons
mitted by these vessels"
KINGS as ARBITRAToRs
The FIVE arbitrators to determine
what sums, il any. shall be paid by the
British Government on account Of the
damages caused by Confederate cruis>
ers are to be appointed, Que by the
President OF the United State, one BY
the Queen of England, one by the King
of Italy or the President Of Swllzcr-
land, and one by the Emperor Of Bra
al; and in case either OF these person
ages shall fail to make such appoints
ment. the King OF Sweden and Nor
way is to be requested to make them.
The arbitrators are to meet at Geneva,
In Switzerland Each of the two Gov
erbments is to appoint an agent to re-
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and the evidence on each side are to be
presented in writing or printing within
two mouths after the ratification Of the
treaty. The counter eases and evidence
IN support of the same are to be pre-
scented within four months after the
delivery of the orig igiual eases. Within
two months after the delivery If the
counter cases the agent of each side is
to present his argument III writing or
printing.
WHAT is GENUINE NEUTRALITY.
The tribunal is to be governed by
three ruIcs-The British Government,
although not admitting these rules as
principles of international law IN force
at the time the claims arose, but simply
as rules upon which it is willing that
the claims should be settled. These
rules are as follows:
A neutral Government is bound
First-To use due diligence to prevent
the fitting out, arming, or equipplng
within its jurisdiction, of any vessel
which it has reasonable ground to be-
lieve is intended to cruise or to carry
on war against a power with which 1T Is
at peace. and also to use like diligence
to prevent the departure from its juris
diction of any vessel intended to cruise
or carry on war as above. such vessels
having been specially adapted, in whole
or in part, within such jurisdiction, to
warlike use. Second-Not to permit
or suffer either belligerent to make use
of its ports or waters as the base o
naval operations against the other, OIL
for the purpose of renewal or au2men
tation of military supplies or arms, ol
the recruitment Of men. Thirdly-Tt
exercise due diligence in its own port,
and waters, aud as to all persons withir
its jurisdiction, to prevent any violation
of the foregoing obligations and duties
SPEEDY PAYMENT TO BE MADE.
The decision of the tribunal is to b.
final, If il should find that Great Bri
tain has failed to fulfil any duty o
duties, it may, if it thinks proper
award sum in gross to be paid b.
Great Britain to the United States TO
all the claims referred to it, and in sncl
event the money shall be paid in coir
at Washington within twelve month'
after the award. Each Government i
to pay its own agent, counsel and arbi
traitor, and also the expense of prepar.
ing and submitting the subjects to the