The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-16

TO insist upon the Rosario boundary II il not be
ieved that the Senate disposed to act hastily, but
rather that Senators Will be inclined to wait for the
discussion In the British Parliament where IT Is sup
posed the phraseoogy OF the rules and the sub
ect OF Engands responsibility for the payment OF the
Alabama claims will be fully entered into In view OF
EARL GKANvILLE's DECLARATIONS
a strong effort will be made not to place the treaty
beyond the power OF revision until 1t is understood
and agreed what II really means. 1t will be observed
that the objections above noted are In addition to
Mr.. Summers protest against the United States IN
any way recognizing claims OF English subjects
which grew out of the war, and which, he alleges,
should be paid by England, II at oil,
as 1t was Englands oficial conduct which
gave vitality to the war and the supplies furnished
the rebels by her connvance which nurtured 1t; and
they are also In addition to the feeling that England
In the treaty neither apologies nor offers to recog
nize her liability for her hasty, Injurious and I'M
friendly recognition OF the belligerency OF the Con-
federates before that belligerency was fact, but
which recognition really created the fact, which had
not existed before the Queens proclamation was
put forth. 1t Is said
THE DEMOCRATS
met tonight to talk over the subject especially as
to the principles OF international law involved and
further that instead Of Reverdy Johnson being
opposed to the treaty, reported he earnestly de-
SlreS tnaC IL may r0tucu Dy the senate.
THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE LEAK.
The Select Committee on Senatorial Privileges
held q meeting tonight and examined
five witnesses concerning the publication Of
the treaty in the New YORK Tribune, G.
w. Adams, correspondent or the World, testified
IN eject that he had no knowledge Of how the copy
| was obtained or from whom Messrs. White and
| Ramsdal, OF the Tribune, severally testified that
they did not procure 1t either from Senator any
! officer or employe OF the Senate. They, however,
declined to answer the questions to the name Of
| the person from whom 1t obtained and whether
they paid money for 1t. This refusal their part
| will be reported to the Senate Tomorrow for the
| action Of that body.
| MOVEMENTS OF THE COMMISSIONERS.
The members or the Joint High Commission who
| are here, together with few invited guests left
| this city early this morning on special train Of
elegant palace cars consisting Of three saloon cars.
| one dining and one smoking car, for the purpose
| OF paying a visit to Harper's Ferry. Among the
| guests were Secretary Robson, Attorney General
Alderman, the attaches OF the British Legation, and
| quite large number OF ladies. At the Relay House
the private car OF the President OF the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad was attached to the special train from
| Washington. The car contained President Garrett
| several other officers OF the railroad and number
| OF prominent private citizens from Baltimore
| Refreshments in abundance were provided after
arriving at Harper's Ferry Jefferson Rock
! and all the other points Of interest were
visited. Earl de Grey and sir stafford
| H. Northcote, accompanied by some OF the ladies'
were the only persons who assembled Maryland
Heights, but after having gained the summit they
were satisfied that the view fully repaid them for
their trouble. The splendid scenery OF that region
was universally admired. The party returned here
| late tonight delighted with their visit.