The New York herald., 1871-02-23
Arrlynt of the English Gem
miSsiOners.
Waat They SAY and Think-Probability of
IAN Early and Satisfactory Settlement,
Of the Questions-a Discre.
tianary Powers Left With
the Commissioners.

therefore, IS attached 10 every individual
memoer OF the Commission Their names
are as foliows;-Earl dc Grey and Ripen. Prest
dent OF ihe oouncii; Professor Montague Bernard,
Lord Charles TenterdcI, secretary 20 the Commits
sion, with the following attaches:-ylscount Frede
rick Godcrlch, OF Tar, de Grey; Mr. aenry How
ard and MIR. Frederick cremer
In orecr to give The public full account OF then
general appearance their first impressions OF this
country and the scenes surrounding Them at their
arrival HERALD reporter boarded The Cuba imne-
'aateg on her arrival a. the ouaranrne
n was clear American winters day. The SKY
was Coudless, The saone forth In all It's sPlen
dor, bat impaired httlc warmth 10 the cold and
bracing air 4; four O'Clock P. a.
THE CUBA WAS SIGHTED
OIL Sandy nook, and q; five O'Clock the dun sound
OF Q gun announced her arproaca TO the Quarantine
All the commissioners stood on deck, admrlng the
beautiful barber ana the scenery Of the surrounding
shores After having set foot en board the HERALD
reporter was Introduced TO the gallant and gentle
manly captain Noodle who, in his turn presented
HIM To ali the members OF the High Commission.
after o few introductory remarks about the weather
and incidents OF the voyage the conversation turned
o. more important matters.
This IS Washington Day. said his Lordship; "a
most auspIclous dag for our arrival
"Iow l0ng 10 you intend 70 reuialD III New York
my L0rdri
I've shall probably stay here TIL tomorrow
morning ami then we leave for Washington in
order to begin our labors as soon as possible,
"Does your Loroship anticipate that THIS mission
vii have favorable resaltgn
Il nave the best hopes Tor an
EARLY AND SATISFACTORY SETTLEMENT
oi all questions pending between this country and
England. j know that all the American Commits.
sloners are men weo have occupied exalted posi-.
views OF the extremists win not prevail. / have
every reason believe that both sides win display
moderation, and our object is 70 promote harmony
between the two countries. We are on an errand
Il paace.n
"You have, presume, my Lord, positive instruc-
ioas frtm N Joar governments"
''wel, We have our instructions bu; think that
Etl further instructions have Ia the meantime, been
teeRraphed 10 our Minister. You see the Commits
sion was appointed without loss OF umc. and every
thlag could not be iuy predetermined at cur depar-
ture. But we have
AMPLE DISCRETIONARY POWERS
TO treat and settle All The questions that NAV be
brought into discussion.
''Sou viii readily understand tnat cannot dis
close any particulars regarding the object OF our
mission. These matters VIII be fully explained in
council and made public in good tlme All that
can say IS that we shall not lay sny obstacles the
way of an understanding. ] am confident that the
gentlemen nominated by your government are or
the same mind.r
III seems that toe settlement OF
THE FISHERIES QUESTION
mas already been decided upon oy the British gov
ernment by allowing the same rights 10 American
fishermen IS TO Canadians?r
Il am not sure aboutNhat. Ny Instructions are
certainly that effect The subject is yet 10 be
aiscugcpd I hppye the Ulisn lyoyarnr mont will
DC prepared 10 agree 70 anything Ike reasonable
tefnsu
The conversation then turned on indifferent sub
lects-regarding the voyage, the pleasant weather
they had had; and his iordsnip spoke IN terms Of
praise OF Captain Noodle and the officers OF the
steamship VINO, he said. greatly contributed their
comfort. his loldsnip then introduced the HERALD
reporter TO Professor Bernard, who expressed slm-
lar views, and said that be was hopeful the Com
mission would return TO England without having
accomplished their object. He felt however. rather
cnagrined regarding the resolution of Congress
welcoming the Fenian prisoners 10 this country.
An UNFORTUNATE MISTAKE
On the part OF Congress. particularly at this time.
The resolution showed hostile feeling to friendly
government and might have seriously impaired The
harmony which IS SO desirable to the settlement OF
ali questions. Be thought Congress acted like an
irresponsible body. We, In England, continued
the Professor, do not attach too much
Importance 10 The resolut ons OF Conrress bur onr
Parliament would have displayed more moderation
and have aVolded anything hlch might in the re-
inotest degree give offence TO a friendly Power. |
hope however, SAID the professor, extreme counsels
Will not prevail.
Lord Tenterden was equally non conmittal on The
matters 10 be discussed by the Commission. He,
however, warmly euogizec the HERALD. whose
enterprise, he SAID. was signaly demonstrated In
the present insance-it being the Only paper which
had sent q reporter to meet the Commissioners.
During the voYage Earl de Grey ana Lord Tenter-
den were oltcn observed pacing 10 and fro on the
hurricane deck, apparently III a1 agitated state OF
mind and nten. on maintaining the most profound
scrse relating 10 their mission. The Ear Is a man
OF about foity-nVe years OF age. For person 10
his exalted positonhe looks rather Insignificant HIS
nair and iul beard are OF a reddish nue., ana he
wears single eyes,ass. HIS iordship speaks with
an unmistakabe London accent Lord Tenterden Is
about the same age, is Of middle height mas black
beard and dark COR pleaion
yiscounf Goderich son OF Earl de Grey, is a
modest, wen bred yonng gentleman or about
twenty-five. Ee was overheard 10 remark during a
conversation that be thought everything was go ar
ranged and the way TO
sETTLRSRsr MADE so SMOOTH
that definite agreement between the two coun.
cries vii probably oe arrived at within week
after their arrival With tue exception OF Mr.. Henry
toward, formerly Secretary oi Legation TO Holland
the members OF the Commission as well IA their
suite, had during the voyage very little TO say
rsGrding their mission. a slirewd observer might
however, discern that they anxious settle the
iclalms on very iayoraoe terms TO TINS country.
The members OF the Commission will with the ex-
Gepaon VI Vlsconnt Goderich. VINO intends 10 go on
plea ure tour through the West, make very short
Eay In this country.
Earl de Grey the President Of the Commission. Is
Apparently, invested with unlimited authority 10
decide on the pending questions. Professor Mon
tagu Bernard, o. OXFORD Is well known by
nis treaties on the Alabama clairus and
other International questions. He Is wary and can
keep hk ewn counsel. Mr. Frederick Cremer pri.
yxte secretary TO Earl de Grey was SICK during the
greater part OF The voyage winch lasted ten days
from uneenStoWD, and vas rather monotonols
The first three four days It was very stormy de-
pIiving the passenger- OF The opportunity or prone
nadtng on deck.
When the .JUba touched at Queenstown batch OF
A1ci9l documents was handed TO the Commissioners
sylicn occupied their attention Tor several hours
<.lH a ~. ThR ..4.ta..
.sslese pspers seem 10 have been fraught with the
gseaest importance.
THE ARRIVAL.
rte Health 0fiicer having thoroughly examined
ats the condition oi The passengers found one case
~ sickness II therefore decided that all the
sreerage passengers and the cabin passengers
who did not wish 10 land without their
hazgAge should remain Tor the night
hoard AT seven O'Clock the mal boat
~aU me alongside the steamer and very
srrtyvasds the members OF the Commission de-
scen,,ed into tie puffy, dirty little boat which was
.a& scarcey df 10 carrY cattle. mncu less