The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1872-09-06
The Gene va Arbitration.

GENEVA, Aug. 22.-The work of the Trl-
bunal of Arbitration draws to a close. Coun-
sci on behalf of the English and American
Governments have been more than usually
busy to-day with the Secretary of the Court,
in the drawing up of a statement OF accounts
between the two nations, Of losses occasioned
by the depredations of each of the Anglo
Confederate privateers.
GENEVA, Aug. 23.-The Board met at noon
Mr.. Staemphi, the Swis Arbitrator, was de
sirous that an adjournment sheuld be had
until Tuesday next, on account of a grand
musical festival, to which the gentlemen
connected with the Tribunal had been in
vited, and to which 2 0 1000 persons are ex-
pected to be present, but Sir Rounded Palm
er urged a pressure of business and the nc
cessity of diligence on the part of the Board,
and it was agreed to adjourn only until
| Monday. 1t is possible that the work Of the
Board will be completed before the 18th of
| September. A brilliant soiree was given at
the hotel of J. Bancroft Davis tonight. All
the principal local authorities were invited.
The hotel and other buildings were illum-
mated. The report which has gained cur
rency that the Board of Arbitration has
awarded a lump sum of four millions ster-
ling damages to the United States, is pro-
nounced premature. The strictest secrecy
will be maintained until a decision of the
Board is officially promulgated.
GENEVA, Aug. 4.-All the members of the
Board of Arbitration, and their families,
with the exception of Alexander Cockburn
and Jacob S%taempfi, dined yesterday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Bancroft Davis. The recep-
ton given in the evening by Mrs Davis
was attended by a brilliant company. The
rooms were festooned with flags, and the
gardens were illuminated. Many of the
houses of the residents were decorated in
honor of the occasion. The members lunch
ed at the country residence of Court Fayre,
on Lake Geneva. to-day.
GENEVA, Aug. 26.-The Board reassembled
this afternoon, md after a session of three
hours, adjourned until Thursday noon. The
session was secret, and only tive of the Ar
bitrators were present. The absence of the
counsel and agents of England and Ameri-
ca indicates the conclusion of the considera-
tion Of general questions, and that the final
work of the Board has heen reached.
NEW YORK, Aug. GA Geneva special
says that the business of the Tribunal is
drawing to a close, and a decision is ex-
pected in two weeks. Accountants are cal
c~ulating the amount of damages Occasioned
by each cruiser. When this is completed
the Arbitraturs will render their decision
First, as to wheather England is response
BILE for each cruiser; and, secondly, being
RESPONSIBLE, as to the sums she should pay
The case of the Shenandoah excites an earn.
est contest, the Americans pressing the
case and ssking damages for the destruction
of whaling ships. The Georgia case has
been practically abandoned.
GENEVA, Aug. 27.-There is every reason
+, believe that the Arbitrators have settled
in principle the question of indemnity, and
have fixed approximately the amount to be
awarded for vessels destroyed by the Con
federate cruisers. 1t is probable that the TO-
tai amount oc damages awarded the United
States will be between $1,000 900 and "a,
600 600. No dependence is to be placed on
reports which represent the amounts a.
above or below these extremes.
Some further claims remain tc be settled
The question Of payment Of interest on the
sums awarded, which has not yet been ap
preached, will be considered In Thursday,
sitting,