Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-06
England and America
The Alabama Question Assuming Bel lgsr,
ent Shspe-S Squaily Times Break
eFs Ahead.
vii England and the United States Wipe
out the Reminder Of the cOHftd-
srsGy IN 5l00d
Exciting Ress from WashIagtSn-If We
Have to Fight England AMI Spain at
the Same Time, Whst Then2

NEW YORK, February 5.-The Her
AIDS Washington special says that the
excitement among high officials there
! Is very great, in consequence Of our
relations with England, and there
have been constant conferences be-
tween representatives Of the Ameri-
can government and the English en-
| bassy. The situation in England, as
represented by the English legation
in Washington, is Of the gravest char
acter. The Tory party, though repre-
| sented by Stafford NorthcOte on the
Joint high commission, were desirOus
Of forcing the Alabama question upon
parliament, and compelling such a
vote as would declare its want Of con-
fidence in the Gladstone ministry.
The Gladstone ministers, in cOnse-
quence, are seeking an amendment of
the Alabama case, 10 parry the as
saults of the Tories. Dispatches have
been received at Washington urging
the administration to withdraw the
claims for consequential damages.
The President Is firm in the cOnvie-
ton that the case as presented by our
government shall not be amended or
Withdrawn. He regards the Geneva
commission as a court, and feels that
America has right to 90 before that
court like any other party TO action,
and leave the question to its decision. /
II our case shows any surprising fea-
lures the fault viii be with the Eng /
lisb. who permitted themselves, for |
their own gain, TO become the parties |
10 acts of war upon the United States, |
The President also feels that the ne. !
cessities of any English cabinet /
must not be permitted to force |
his administration into a false |
position. A dispatch from Mr.. |
Schehek to the effect that excitement |
ia London is intense, but no recon- !
mendatiOns are made. Minister |
Thornton cOmbats the view OF the ad- |
minisIration as to the Geneva COM !
mission being a court, and urges that |
1t be treated as an amicable confer
ence. He eOntended that there could |
be no peace II our case was presented |
In the form OF an indictment for mis-. |
conduct.
Secretary Fish does net see how any
claim can be Withdrawn, II. In his |
Judgment, Sir Alexander Coekburne |
should withdraw there could be no /
hope Of an amicable settlement, Mr., |
Evarts is about to return to this coun- |
try for further instructions.
Letters from st. Petersburg say the |
course Of Catacszy met with the ap- |
proVal Of his associates In the for. ign /
office. Secretary Fish is severely crit
icised.
The tone of the London press on the !
Alabama claims has slightly mOder- /
ated. All look forward TO the Queens |
speech tomorrow for a positive an
nouncement Of the stand taken by the |
government with regard tc the Amer
ican case.
A mass-meeting Of the Republican !
supporters Of Charles Dixie viii be 4
held tonight In trafalgar Square. A /
grand demonstration Is expected.
The Herald editOrially says that the I
fact that the British representative at /
Washington is instructed to make pro- 1
posals OF accommodation and comprO- /
mise OF the Alabama claims 10 our .
government is an insult to our nation.
II Great Britain Is iable.fOr the loss OF