The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-21
THE BRITISH ARBITRATOR.
Arrival Of Recorder Russell
Quincy.
What He Has to Say About the
American Claims.
GREAT BRITAIN WILL ACT JUSTLY

Her Britannia Majessy's government In choosing
an arbitrator to act on behalf Of Great Britain at the
Commission appointed to assemble at Washington
to adjust the claims OF the cVizens OF the United
States who have made out statements against Eng
land had evidently two-fold object In view In
selecting MI. RusseA Quincy for the appointment.
Mr.. Quincy has for number OF years held one OF the
most important positions at the English bar-vIz,
as Recorder Of the city OF London-where he has OF
necessity accumulated vast treasure OF general
Information relative to and the practical
working OF International low, as Affecting It'll
giants, and also Its bearing on the interests OF
shat great maritime centre. In addition nc has
always been considered learned and astute lawyer
and quite as capable OF faithfully deciding compli-
Gated and dHicult questions OF law OF directing
the minute and searching Investigations constantly
brought before HIM in his judicial capacity.
The Commissioner, accompanied by Mrs. Quincy,
arrived In New York by the steamship China late on
Tuesday evening and proceeded to the BrevoOrt
House prior to his departure for Washington. Early
yesterday morning he awaited himself Of an
opportunity to pay q visit to Judge Bedford at
the Court OF General Sessions, in company
with Mr.. Sergeant Sleigh, G. c., Of the Inner
Temple, London. On his return TO the hotel
a representative Of the HERALD waited upon
him for the purpose Of asccrtaining his opinions
with reference to the mission with which he had
been entrusted by MI. Gadstone's cabinet. Mr.. Cur
Uey Is fair specimen Of
THE THOROUGH ENGLISH GENTLEMAN,
1s about nifty years Of age and. without the wig
that terror to the London crlminals-is certainly
good looking. The following Is the result OF the
Interview with the Commissioner
REPORTRR-Your appointment to the position OF
Commissioner in investigating the claims against
Great Britain has been received here with apprOba-
ton, and as lively interest has been evinced by
the public in all that concerns the adjusting OF the
Alabama claims should like to have any informa-
ton you can give me on the subject.
Mr.. GURNEY-Well, am appointed by Her Ma
tesfy's government in compliance with article
twelve Of the Treaty OF Washington. Ihad no idea
Of receiving the appointment previously, and when
was sent for did not receive any such elaborate
instructions as 1t might be expected the crcum-
stances required. i was called upon to undertake
the task, and at the same time copy of the treaty
was handed to me. with instructions that
WAS To PROCEED TO WASHINGTON
IN time for meeting The other commissioners on
1T has stated that very elaborate conditions
nad oeen Imposed upon you in reference TO the SET
"Permit me to say that the facts are quite to the
contrary. With reference to the settlement OF the
accounts made out, TO he made out against Great
Britain, shall receive them in the ordinary manner
ana investigate them in accordance with the still ula
Is not correct. have almost carte blanche in the
matter. No such restrictions have been proposed
"Do understand That you have unlimited DOW.
the articles the treaty shall be faithfully and fully
carried out. This, think has been fully shown
An, suppose, from American shipowners and ni me-:
chants, when. presume, It will be generally alleged
that the ships have been Illegally detained or taken
to DC received from the other side and arraycd In
Eay 81 s 1Wercan g rsurr 70
rope, after completing the drawing up OF the treaty.
nc said it contained new and important features in
International law. Do you SO regard 1tq"
"Weh, speaking from my long experience, think
II does contain new and material improvements on
the old law.
IN MY CAPACITY AS LAWYER
should be perfectly satisfied with H. and do not
conceive how anything awarded upon such basis
conld lie contested as beng illcgal''
~ suppose yOu will endeavOr TO settle any dis
puteo point Of law that may arise during The
STDat is my object You see there may be claims
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TO be watched. Tie principles OF the treaty VIII
anvs claimed n n wiz Ssa ve to ne ne
looked into; but where no fragrant abuse Is
attempted anticipate no difficulty In arranging
matters satisfactorily. do not now give an opinion
Of The result OF the meeting OF the commissioners.
One individual has no right 10 pretend TO ANYTHING
served with any notes OF particulars az oil. Ger
iainly saw list OF claims that had been sent to the
notice OF them. as 1 mad been given TO understand
that should receive everything that was requisite
Oh my arrival nero. SdIu ucdTly III
MY SPEECH AT SOUTHAMPTON"
part only OF that was transmitted through the
ned ON On Tine OF an and ce Of
that place, was 1t not"
"ies Just prior to my departure for the United
Britain or the Unite States whether smaller or
country or the other, but what is important 10
both of them is that the people OF both
that have arisen between them have been fairly and
Justly decided believe that " would be less seri
ons to the interest OF either Of those countries that
they should be called upon 10 pay almost any sum
that can he named than that II should be matter
OF belize among the people OF the country that sne
biiraton: confess mat have no fear OF any such
termination Of our abors This really is the gist OF
whit intend 10 convey 10 yOu.'
what VIII your dulles be chlehyf"
AN claims on the part OF the United States on
and two other commissioners, already appointed.
We shall consider each written document or state.
upon any award the case viii be considered con.
ALL CLAIMS MUST w PRESENTED WITHIN SIX
from next Monday or no award can DO made, unless
satisfactory reasons can be- given to the commits
chow Will the awards be paidl"
according TO the Instructions, all moneys
awarded on account oil claims are 10 be paid by one
government to the other within twelve months
from the date of the nna award and, l think. paid
Is II not to be considered that from the decision
OF the commission there is no appeal ?"
"Thc proceedings, when concluded are 10 be con.
s.dcred as iull, perfect and final"
iiave you no further information?N
absolutely nothing. l had nothing to begin
with. AS teli you shall not be able to say any
thing of Importance until after The meeting of tile
COmmssiOners.N
Mr.. Quincy was pleasant in all his remarks anu
communicative as circumstance The said would
permit.
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