The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-11

Queens government Great Britain became the mill
tary naval and financial basis or insurgent warfare
against the United states. We complain OF the de-
struction OF our merchant marine by British
ships, manned by British seamen. armed with
British guns, despatched from Briti h dock
We complain that, by reason OF the policy
ana the acts OF the Queens Ministers, injury
Im was INFLICTED on the United states
the question OF indemnties which he thinks due by
Great Britain to individual citizens Of the United
ed out IN the or IF a aa
nor Is he now prepared to speak OF the
British government for the "1 larger account Of
the vast national injuries It has infitc.ed
on the United States nor does he attempt now to mea
sur The relative eect OF the various causes OF nurs
whether by un timely recognition Of belhgerency by
suffering the htting out OF rebel cruisers or ny the
supply oil ships, arms and munitions OF war 10 the
Confederates, or otherwise IN whatsoever manner.
WHAT PRESIDENT GRANT SAID IN 1862
In December OF the same year President Grant, In
his message to- Congress, used the following Ian
guage in alluding to the differences between the
United States and Great BRITAIN
the injuries resulting to the United states by
reason OF the course adopted by Great Britain
during our late civil war, in the increased rates OF
insurance, in the dimnutOn of exports and imports
anu other distractions to domestic industry and
production IN its effect upon the foreign commerce
fer TO Great Britain CT our commercial
marine; In the prolongation OF the war and the
aEesd cost Ho 10 ,a ns ana n lives OF s
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ordinary commercia claims which constantly arise
between commercial nations, and yet the c0nven-
such ordinary claims, from which they differ more
widely in the gravity OF their character than In the
magnlnre OF their amount, great, even, as is that
ulHerence s.Nc.t..-;s. e-% L<
SECRETARY FISTS cHANGEABLE VIEWS.
One year thereafter. on the 18th December 1870.
Mr.. Fish addressed letter to Benjamin Moran,
Charge d'AiIars OF the United States Legation at
London, commenting on Mr.. Motley's course. It
shows singular contrast to the Secrerarys de-
spatch OF September %, 1882 and the Presidents
message OF that year. as above quoted. In that let
ter to Mr.. Moran Mr.. Fish says.
main point of difference between the views of
the President and those advanced IN Mr.. Motey's
memoir was in connection with the amount OF
stress to be laid upon the time the manner and the
Of the concession Of begerency to tie Insurgents
held. IN accordance with the doctrine Of
with the pfecedents Of our owp history, and
ssvsre Sgf s 0 BE 4S sn fact It q n pa%e9
when civil conflict has arisen within another State
and has attained sufficient completely, magnitude
G oe 5 rs ez, qs9e s own rI R S
parties to the conflict 50 FAR as their
rights and interests are necessarily al:
eucn were the Presidents views, which he was to
present. If he referred this point in the question,
and that while the President regarded the necessity
gcrency by Great Britain as questionable" he re-
garded that concession as part OF % case Oly so
course of conduct which resulted dlsastrousy to
the United States. IL was important, not so much
m as soVns w ne haa
thorized TO say in relation to the concession OF bei
Cerency, Mr.. Motley niormed the Earl of Clarendon
that the President recognized The right Of sover-
elgn Power to issue proclamaton9 OF nell
trality between an insureent portion of
sucn instructions should have gained the necessary
magnitude consistency, extent or organized power
and probability OF success; but that such measures
must always be taken with full view oil the grave
responsibilities assumed.
Attention Is attracted 10 the marked difference
between Mr. Fsh's two presentations OF the case,
his seeming forgetfulness Of the language Of the
Presidents Message of December. 1852. 1t IS ap-
parent that the Treaty Of Washington has been
under the Inspirations OF the letter OF
December 80, 1869. and not under the convictions SO
forciby expressed IN the despatch OF the 25th Of
September, 1869, and in the Presidents Message to
Congress In December OF the same year.
THE FISHERY QUESTION.
The language Of the treaty with reference to the
fishery question Is transcript Of that used in the
Reciprocity treaty Of 1854, to the effect that the
agreement is to go into eject only upon belng
toned by the Legislatures OF the colonies affected;
but England agrees to use her good offices TO bring
about the necessary favorable legislation.
TIE CANADIAN CANALS.
With reference to the Canadian canals Canada has
yet TO give her sanction TO the pan aud the United
States agree to use
their good Offices with the States owning canals,
especially with the State of New York, TO induce
them to admit Canadian vessels upon similar terms
as American vessels are admitted to the Canadian
canals. Canada has always permitted American
vessels 10 use her canals upon payment OF the regu-
lar tolls but Canadian vessels are not permitted to
navigate the Internal waters OF the United States
The treaty makes the usage reciprocal, provided the
States owning the canals consent.
senate-Reception OF the Treaty from the
President.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 10, 1871.
Half an hour before noon the moor OF the Senate
Chamber was well filled with Senators and others,
and the meetings OF personal friends and old
ciates were marked with great cordially. There
was also a fair attendance In The galleries. The
general topic OF conversation was the probable
duration OF the session. Ten days or two weeks
seemed to be the period almost universally fixed for
Its continuance.
OPENING OF THE SESSION.
The Senate opened with prayer at noon by Rev.
Dr. Newman, the Chaplain, IN the course OF which
he said -.
Almighty and Eternal God, author Of law and source Of
power cone,h the Isht to rule and the outy to
obey, before Thy throne Of majesty and mercy we cume
Witt national Thanksgiving. Through century Thou hast
been father and our friend. From handful OF weak
pleased Thee to elevate to command the
respect of mankind and give direction to the thought aud
enterprise of tho world In Thou hast crowned
victory; peace Thou hast blessed us with
perity. with hearts full of Joy and gratitude we
increase OF knowledge, for the authority aud the
Of for the higher incentives virtue, for
the that better age when earth shat be one
neighbour all shall practise justice and live
the charity May please Thee, Heavenly Father
hasten the time when national enmites and eaoses
shall cease when swords shall be beaten ploghshars
and spears into pruning hooks and when peace on earth aud
good will toward men shall be the universal
and upon Great Britain we invoke the bencdctions
Of wisdom ard peace; BY no Satanic influence,
great Powers OF the earth be interrupted FOR moneui
In hour this rulers and peoples lie united and
give world example of the peaceful settlement Of
national queslons and grant that while each shall
nations honor and vlndcate the rights OF
every citizen the REPRESENTATIVES of both shall possess WISE