The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-14
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LONDON, May Is, 1872.
In the House Of Commons this evening Mr.. Glad
stone made his promised explanation OF the nego-
lions regarding the indirect claims and Of the posi-
zion taken by the government. The House was fun
And the galleries crowded.
Mr. Gladstone, on rising, was greeted with cheers
Ne said, in order TO allow an opportunity for
discussion on the statement he was about
20 make, he would bring n formal motion
for the adjournment of the House. After abiding
In terms Of praise to the forbearance shown by
Parliament during the controversy he said he would
commence his narrative of its progress with the
lsth Of January, when it first became known
80 him that the claims for indirect damages
had been presented at Geneva In the Ameri-
can case. Her Majesty's government protested,
on the Sd Of February, that the Indirect
plains were not within the scope OF the Treaty of
washington, nor within the intention CT either
party to the treaty. Secretary Fish replied in
April that he thought the Geneva Board ought to
decide the entire question. The tone Of MI. Fish's
despatch was most courteous. In the meantime a
Communication was received from Mr.. Schenck
she American Minister suggesting another
course which would be acceptable TO England
nnd America. This was an interchange OF notes
setting forth the views, terms and conditions
whereon both would agree to proceed to arbitra-
tion. We accepted this suggestion continued Mr..
Maidstone, and carried on the correspondence
altogether by telegraph On Wednesday, the
18th instant, President Grant submitted pro-
position to the United States Senate. on Thurs
hay We ascertained that the proposition was not
precisely as we understood it should be, because Of
the brevity Of the cable despatch on which it was
based. On Friday q draft covering the letter
of our views was forwarded to Minister Schenck,
and although lengthy was Immediately teegraphed
by him to Washington. On Saturday Mr.. schenck
informed Lord Granville that the President had ac-
cepted and the Senate entertained that draft.
Mr.. Gladstone said he thought this fact was al
most equivalent to q ratification. He begged the
further forbearance Of the House, now that the
question was approaching satisfactory issue
honorable alike to both nations. II sue
eessful IN this negotiation Her Msjesty's
government had right to exact praise
for settling momentous question The last promo
sal on the part Of Great Britain sustained the post
tion taken by the government in the Queens
speech at the beginning OF the present session.
Mr.. Gladstone In conclusion, said he thought ne
was not too sanguine in predicting that the nego-
tatlOns would result In settlement which would
rebound to the credit Of both parties.
AS Mr.. Gladstone took his seat there was loud and
repeated cheering from all parts OF the house.
Mr.. Disraen followed with thanks TO the Pre-.
mier for his statement He should not seek ia
smbarrass the government. Whatever differences
existed other subjects all parties were united in
the desire for peaceful and honorable settlement
THE QUESTION BEFORE THE PEERS
In the House Of Lords Earl Granville made q
statement similar to that OF Mr. Gladstone.
Earl Russell again postponed his motion for an adj
dress to the Crown to withdraw from arbitration.
He hoped the question was no longer one between
the honor Of the Crown and the reelection of Pres
dent Grant.
The Earl Of Derby and the Duke OF Richmond ex