The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-02-19
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS
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WAsamorox, Feb. 1a-News has been
received here tonight that it viii be Inn
possible for Sir John Rose to serve on
the Joint High Commission to settle tho
questions ut issue between the United
States and England, but win sail from
New York early this week The Duke
Of Devonshire or Duke Of Argyle is mem
toned - likely to be appointed in his
place.
It Is believed that the Commission viii
not begin it, sessions until about the LIST
Of March, q. under the most favorable
circumstances, Earl De Grey, Prot Ber-
nard and Lord Tenterden, win not arrive
here until the last week Of the present
month, while the successor Of Sir John
Rose has not yet sailed It's supposed
by some that the Commission win be in
session but q few weeks, as it is under
stood that the object Of the conference
is not to arrangs the details Of treaty
covering the several questions at Issue,
but TO determine the principles and settle
the policy upon which the details can
afterward be negotiated. This, il i
claimed, is the view entertained in Ad-
ministration circleA In the matter Of
the Alabama, for instance, the business
of the Joint Commission will be to con-
slider and ssttls the liability, and also
determine the provisions Of law neces-
sary to the meeting Of such cases, and
the responsibilities arising in the future.
This done, the liability Of Great Britain,
or otherwise, for the other privateers win
be considered and determined.
In the matter of the Fisheries, tn
Commission will undoubtedly determin
not only the proper Interpretation o
present treaties, but the manner and ex
tent to which the privilege shall bs mad.
hereafter available to our fishermen, o,
well ~ other matters that may properi.
grow out Of this couccssiOn. In this view
VI their dnties the joint Commission
business will appear to be the consider
ing and sanctioning, in the high ant
grave manner attaching to their dign:
fed position, of the formulas aud prin
ciples upon which not only questions no,
in dispute sLrll be settled, but the basi
ON which others that arc likely to arist
especially in regard to our relations wit
British North America, may be deter
mined on.
On Tie other hand, It is the opinion G
some that the basis Of settlement Of th
Alabama claims has already been arrane
ed between the two Governments, an
viii be given to the Commission on it
meeting, 50 that its duties in this regar
, are to be only nominal This opinio
; gains strength from the fact that the COZ
respondence sent to the Senate is .
! vague in regard to the duties and powtI
of the Commission.
Gen. Schenck is known to have take
J part in the preliminary negotiations, an
: it is believed thas II what appears in th
: three letters printed b all the under
> standing arrived 1t during the late VIII
of Sir John Rose. Mr.. Schenck wonl
never have given his assent tothe reopen
ing Of ths questions It issue now. III
members u the Embassy are q lits elate
At tie result Of recent negotiations, n
, gardiIg it - suse 70 inure to The PEI
manent peace and friendship Of the tw
I countries. ya1fa He N. Y. Tri5~xc.
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