Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-05-15
LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
From Washington.


WASHINGTON, d. c., May IA.
FACTS AND GOSSIP ABOUT THE TREATY.
Several kilograms have been received here
from persons in Boston, and other places in
Massachusetts, protesting against that part of
the treaty relating to the fisheries, saying that
it sacrifices the fishery interests of Massachu-
sets. Objection is also made because New
foundland is not included in the treaty. Still
other representatives of this same interest tele-
graph mere that the treaty is perfectly satistac-
tory, and meets with the hearty approval of
nearly all engaged in the fisheries.
The special committee appointed to inveSti-
gate the premature publication of the treaty
have held no meeting as yet The newspaper
correspondents entertain no fears that the COM
mittee will ascertain how the treaty leaked out,
and will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
senate that they can keep secrets more success
fully than do the members of that body.
Lord Granville's announcement in the British
house of lords that the treaty of Washington
would he submitted to parliament as soon as re-
ceived has improved the prospect of the adop-
ton of q resolution by the senate to debate the
treaty in open session. The fact that ii is to be
considered publicly by the British parliament is
regarded as sufficient reason for the senate to do
the same thing here. The administration, how
ever, seems opposed to this course, and will ex-
ert its influence to prevent the passage Of the
resolution having this object in view.
Indications seem very favorable for the ratif-
cation of the treaty by Friday or Saturday.
Those who ,haye anticipated that Mr.. Sumner
will throw obstacles in the way of its ratifca-
ton by opposing many of its provisions will
probably be badly disappointed.
There is no doubt that four or five senators
have prepared amendments to the treaty of
Washington. A number of senators are pre-
pairing to deliver elaborate speeches on the sub
ject, which will hereafter be published, should
the injunction of secresy be removed. The re-
cent comments on the treaty, both in England
and Canada, have disposed senators TO look
more closely into the provisions and relative
blessings; and there is ground for the belief that
the session will be prolonged for three or four
weeks.
One Of the objections against the treaty is
that the San Juan question is to be submitted to
the arbitration of the emperor of Germany. The
recent report of his indispostion, he being an
old man, suggests that, in the event ofhis death
his son Frederick William would succeed to the
throne, and thus take the place of his father as
arbitrator, should the question not be settled
during the present emperors lifetime. The ar
engagements of the joint high commission is
considered unfortunate in view of the fact that
the prince, having married Victoria Adelaide,
daughter of the queen of England, might, there
fore, be influenced in his determination of the
question by family considerations.
IRON CLADs,
Now at Key West and in the tropics, have been
ordered to northern navy yards, and will, dur
ing the ensuing summer, be thoroughly over
hauled and cleansed. Wooden vessels will take
their place, as being cooler and more comfort
able in warmer climates.
CoLoRED PERSONS.
Returns at the census office of cOlored popu-
lation for the states and territories show about
1851 900.
The following statementwas issued yesterday
Rprpints of fractional currency for