Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-02-11
THE BRIIIeH COMMISSION.
The Questions % be Settled.

We have already published the names OF the
o mmssioners appointed On the part of Great
Britain to settle the differences between tina
country and the United States. Their public
services sup 10 this time may be thus brief Y
stated:
Grey ana kIPon, was born In London, in 1877
and succeeded his father as second Earl Ripon
and his uncle as second Earl DE Grey in 1889
He served as a member Of the House OF Com
mons for HuddeEsneid, and subseQ uently for IA,
west Riding Of Yorkshire, from 1855 to 1850
when he entered the House OF Lords. He Wa
Snoer secretary Of War in June, 1859; Under
Secretary Of State for India from January to
August. 1851; Secretary OF War from 1858 to 1856
and was appointed Lord President Of the Conn,
en- IN Dscember, 1865. The Earl is man Of de-
cided talent. He Is a liberal in politics.
Sir Edward Thornton Is weli-known to the
American public, having been British minister
% this country since the death OF Sir Edward
Bruce. He has had consider able diplomatic ex-
peItence, having represented his country In
italy, Brazil, Mexico, and several OF the South
American republics. Since his arrival here, Sir
and ability In his endea vOrs to bring our CLAIMS
upon Great Britain to q satisfactory settlement,
tie vas created baronet q short time ago. :
Sir John Mcdonald is we'll kneWu 81 one of
the leading public men OF Canada He Was born
tn 1870, studied law, and vas admitted to the
par IN is55. Entering into politics as . conserv-
n pass, ne was elected member OF the Colonial
PaIliament in isii and has ever since repre-
sented kinston. Soon after entering Parlis
ment he became member Of the then ministry
81 Sanada, put retired in 1850. In 1854 he re.en-
tere0 the cabinet as attorney general, resigned
10 1865, having been premier tor brief period
and became attorney general again in ISIa
mini.tgsr t a IG1iSwng year he was appointed
advocates OF the confederation Of the Colonies.
and WAS one Of the delegates from Canada VIM
" zen. 20 Lono0n IN 1866 to arrange the terms.
Aftef me establIshOent Of the Dominion he vas
made osronet, and Ut present holds the posi-
ton OF premier.
Sir John 10 lis another prominent Canadian
politician. He was born in Scotland ia is2I.
Out went TO Canada at an early age. Hero he
studied law, and after his admission to the bar
distinguished himself in his profession and 10
madam Parli ament and was . member of seye-
raj Cabinets. An early advocate Of confeders-
non, the euceees OF the movement earned for
OF the Dominion. He was at Washinaton Z
short time ago On business connected with the
fisheries question.
son, V bat little known in politics He sue,
eeeded bis uncle Is third lord short time aed
Previous to that he was employed as a clerL M
the foreign office.
TIE ouEsrIoNs AT ISSUE
are, which have arisen from time to time be-
tween Great Britain and the United States,
ana SniSa are 70 ior% ths Of dscussoh
iust appointed By the two .Sovernments: First
The Aiabama claims and all masters Connected
WITH the conduct Of England during our civii
SSSSno' AAS uouefio0 QuoBlOn, which
embraces our claimsfor illegal seizures And I'M
Prieonment ofour citizens since the abrOgatiop
BY Canada OF the license system last year' ThS
commission will also Determine the duosfion al
the righn OF American fishermen under the
ueaty OF ISIS. Third. The claim Of Canada fol
alleged damAges from Eenian raids. Fourth. TIA
navigation OF the 81. Lawrence and the riehS
OF the United states to the free inRfe0 and
egress Of the lakes. Fifth. The san juan oueS
con, which has remained unsettled for several
ysafs, the American government claiming thu
STAND and harbor OF San Juan q belonging D.
me United Sfatesundes the treaty, while Gresa
Columbia.
0Lafaystte, Ind, cleans its streets with .
chain gang.
~. Tight boots are 20 comfortable, beeaun
they make man forget al his other miseriesC
machine that forces cold air between
tne moe and hesh Of animals has been tried IA
1aenes Aytes. 1t takes the hide on in ono
DLnere 10 Galic proverb, .sIf tho bet
@A1 nnlts were written on his forehead n
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