The New York herald., 1872-06-26
WASHINCT
DR.. Houard's Release and the
After Claim.
The Blue.NOse Insult to
the Flag.
PREPARING THE JAPANESE TREATY.

WASHINGTON June %, 1872.
DIR. Houard's Release and Secretary
Ffsh's Waiver.
The release of DR.. Houard by the Spanish govern
ment, in consideration Of the waiver made by the
Secretary Of State to his liberation on the ground
that he is an American citizen, does not affect the
right of our government to ask explanations for
the conduct Of the Spanish government. BY way OF
apologzing to the country for the acceptance OF the
suggestion OF the Spanish Minister of Foreign Az
fairs Secretary Fish, 1t is authoritatively an
nounced will present to the Spanish government
for answer what explanations be made for DR..
Houard's illegal arrest trial, conviction and de-
portation from Cuba in connection with the com
pensation to be made to DR.. Houard and the state
ment to be rendered to the United States for viola
tion OF their treaty rights Should DR.. Houard's
claim be filed with the Spanish American Claims
Commission in this city for settlement the Ameri-
can counsel is of opinion that DR.. Houard will never
hear from 1t again.
The New DCminfOn's Insult to the Amer
lean Flag.
The announcement OF the capture OF the Ameri-
can schooner James Bliss, OF Gloucester, Mass,
Thursday last, at Antcos Island, In the Gulf of st.
Lawrence, has been confirmed here to-day by the
receipt of the complaint of her owners, Messrs.
william Parsons h Co., Of Gloucester who repre-
sent that she is OF sxty-fo tons burden, and is
valued, exclusive OF her fishing gear, at $1,000.
When our Consul at Gaspe Basin, Mr.. George H.
Holt, demonstrated with Captain Lavoie the senior
Ofilcer Of Marine at Gaspe against the continue
tion of the insult he informed that II should be
discontinued. Thirty minutes after the promise was
given the Bliss was ordered to Quebec and left
the port with flags flying, as reported
In these dispatches on Sunday night The
commander of the cutter Stella Marie Is
no w hn Sch
four weeks since The owners OF the Bliss protest
that her captain was instructed not to trespass
upon forbidden limits under any consideration and
the senior member of the firm has gone to ottawa
to II 1t Is possible to obtain the release OF the
vessel There Is much comment among the depart
mental officials the insult to the iag which they
say is inexcusabe, but If the Bliss was fishing
within a marine league Of the island the captain
must have clearly understood the risk
Secretary Boutwell, as early as last March,
issued circular for distribution relative to the
fisheries on the coasts OF the British North Ameri-
can colonies. He considered 1t important that fish
ermen Of the United States intending to pursue
their business In the locality mentioned as exclu-
svely within the Jurisdiction of the Dominion
should be thoroughly acquainted with the laws and
regulations governing the matter, in order to
avoid incurrng the penalties for violations thereof.
Collectors OF customs were also instructed to fully
acquaint parties concerned at the same time noti-
flying them that tho provisions of the treaty be-
tween the United States and Great Britain relating
to the fisheries would not go into effect until the
laws required to carry them into operation shall
have been passed by the various governments, and
warning them that their business must yet be
carried subject to the restrictions existing ut
| the time OF the ratification OF the treaty.
The New Japanese Treaty.
ha m n Embagay
went on an excursion tour to Niagara, Saratoga
and Springfield, have returned to attend to the
treaty business, and will resume diplomatic ne
g0tiations on Thursday next The State Depart
ment Is preparing the new protocols, and every
thing looks favorable for treaty equally accepta-
BILE to both countries. Ito and OkubO, Vice Ambas-
sadors, who went to Japan to obtain more au-
thority for the Embassy, will not return to the
United States. They left Yokohama for London via
Suez Canal and in the English metropolis expected
to meet Iwakura and his associates.
Ship Register Forms.
The ship register In use by the Treasury Depart
ment since 1890 will be changed on the lst Of Au-
gust next ior a new design now being engraved at
the Treasury Department.
The Apnches and Mr.. Mccormick.
The delegation OF Arizona Indians nine In
number, paid q visit this afternoon to the
Hon. r. G. Mccormick, Congressional dele
gate from that Territory, at his residence,
accompanied by General Howard and other gentle
men. They were first treated to sprightly airs on
the piano, after which Mccormick and Howard
spoke few words which were interpreted to
them.
Miguel the great Caytero Apache war chief;
Santos, OF the Pinal Apaches, and Eskeltasala OF
the Cayteros, responded promising to use their In
iuence in behalf OF peace between their tribes and
the whites.
Mr.. Mccormick informed them that heretofore
Congress had appropriated only $4,000 for the
Indians in Arizona but at the late session this
amount was increased more than fourfOld, and
that this amount would be expended for the benefit
Of all who remain at peace and continue
on their reservations. The Indians were told by
General Howard that Mr.. Mccormick had for some
years been the Representative OF Arizona in Con-
gress had been very jealous for the interests Of the
whites and had striven to advance the
welfare Of the Indians whose chief men had now
for the first time seen that gentleman and con-
versed with him. The interview was pleasant and
promises good results.
Grant md Wilson Ratification.
Grant and Wilson ratification meeting was
held In front OF the City Hall this evening Gov
ernor Cooke presided, and speeches were made by
Sam Bard, OF the Atlanta Netc Era; Senator Nye,
John NJ. Langston, A. X. Shepard and others. There
was an elaborate display Of fireworks and large
attendance
Tobacco stamp Canccllers.
James E. Thompson, OF Buffalo, N. Y, has orders
from the Internal Revenue Office for a supply of to-
bacco stamp cancelers under the new law, which
provides that the Commissioner may make such
change in stamps and may prescribe such instru-
ments for attaching, protecting and canceing
them as he and the Secretary OF the Treasury may
Foam n
ment expense.
Tobacco In Transportation Bond.
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue decides
that tobacco arriving in collection districts under
transportation bond since June 8, for which ware.
housing bond has not been given may be returned
to the factory and the bond be cancelled held by
the collector on the transportation bond until July
/, and said bond be cancelled by the payment of the
tax at twenty cents by stamps Immediately aGlxed