The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1871-06-14
Late Foreign News.
AMERICAN.


WASHINGTON. May l5.-while it is known that
majority Of the Senators in favor Of the ratidca-
tion Of the Treaty Of Washington, as a measure Of
peace some Of them will propose amendments TO
several provisions which they consider not suf-
icienily plain, and which, without modification,
may lead to dissatisfaction In future One OF the
objections against the Treaty is that the San Juan
question to be submitted to the arbitration Of the
Emperor of Germany. The recent report Of bis
indispositou-he being an old man-suggcsts that,
in the event of bis death, his son Frederick William
would succeed to the throne and thus take the place
Of his father arbitrator, should the question not
be settled during the presedt Emperor's life This
arbitration is considered unfortunate, in view OF the
fact that the Prince having married Victoria Ade-
laide, daughter Of the Queen Of England, might
therefore be influenced in the determination Of the
question by his family connections
The Senate refused to take up the resolution here
tofore offered, providing for reporting in confidence
the debates on the Treaty of Washington By tho
official reporters of the Senate, said report TO be
subject to future disposition by that body. The
objection against the resolution was that the debate
would be thereby prolonged Senators might desire,
at some future time, to their speeches In print
Besides, it was thought best TO complete the action
on the treaty as soon as practicable. report pre-
vailed this morning, that the protocol had found its
way into print. This is regarded as unfortunate,
and as not calculated to strengthen the treaty
The Select Committee on Privileges Of the Senate,
In connection with the premature publication OF the
treaty, have summoned to appear before them,
among Others, the correspondents Of the Tribune,
Herald and HOld aud Assistant Secretary Of State,
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recommendation and made few remarks, follow
ed by Morton in its support
The Senate met at IL o'clock this morning, at
which time only twelve members were In their seats
After prayer and the reading Of the journal Of
Friday Senator Cameron came into the Senate
Chamber from the meeting Of the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, and moved that the Senate 20 into
executive session, which was agreed to.
AT five minutes past two o'clock the doors were
opened, and, on motion of Scott, 1t was resolved
that the Secretary of War be requested to eommun-
cate to the Senate the final report Of the Board Of
Engineers, appointed under section five OF the Act,
approved July 11th, 1870, to examine and report
upon the bridges across the Ohio River
On motion of Vickers, II was resolved that the
Committee on the Judiciary be requested TO examine
and report whether members OF the Senate are en-
titled to mileage at the present special session.
The Senate then adjourned till tomorrow without
debate.
There has been confirmed the nomination Of John
NJ. Francis, of Troy, n. Y, to be Minister Resident
at Greece, in place Of Tuekernan, recalled at his
own request.
The Select Committee on Senatorial Privileges
held meeting night and examined five witnesses.
concerning the publication Of the Treaty in the New
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World, testified in effect that he had no knowledge
Of how the copy was obtained, or from whom.
White and Ramsde Of the Tribune, seyeIally tesii-
fed that they did procure It either from Senator
officer or employe Of the Senate They, however,
declined to answer questions as to the names Of the
persons from whom it was obtained, and whether
they paid money for it, This refusal on their part
will be reported to the Senate tomorrow, for the
action of that body.
CHICAGO, May ia Washington special to an
evening paper says the vote taken in the senate
Foreign Relations Committee, to-day, stood six to
one in favor Of ratification OF the treaty, Cassery
being the one voting in the negative.
ToRoSTo May l5-The Government press here
give rather eqnivoeal support to the Treaty Of
Washington, white the opposition papers on the
contrary, are very decided in expressions Of dis
States the right TO fish in Canadian waters may make
il unnecessary for the American Government 20
adopt policy Of reciprocity with Nova Scotia and
New Brunswick and the journals that represent
the Freneh-speaking population Of Ontario are in
favor Of REJECTING all parts Of the treaty affecting
Canada.
The Globe thinks that sefnterest should direct
the people of Canada in the Consideration Of the
treaty while at the same time 1t recommends that
difference Of opinion IN the matter between Great
Britain and the Dominion should be avoided
wAsHrSGToN, May 15.-ln the Executive Session
Of the Senate to-day, the treaty was iavonbly re-
ported by the Chairman Of the COMMITTEES on Foreign
Relations, Mr.. Cameron, without any recommrnda-
tion or amendment. That gentleman, after making
a few remarks, was followed by Mr.. Norton, who
explained certain parts Of the treaty in response 10
questions No general debate has yet been opened
upon the subject, the proceedings thus far having
been merely Of preliminary character. There are
speculations to the result and hnal vote. The
prospect is that the treaty will be ratified.
1t is said the Democrats met tonight to talk over
The subject especially TO the principles Of inter
national law involved; aud further that instead OF
Reyerdy johnson being opposed % the treaty, as
reported, he earnestly desires It's rstincatiou.