Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-07

A special dispatch has been received
at Washington from London, In
which It is asserted that Minister
Schenck reiterates the statement that
the attacks upon the Treaty of Wash
ingtOn by the English press are insti-
gated by the Gladstone government
to Offset the sneers of the Tories, to
the effect that England was over
reached in the Alabama negotiations.
Another view indicated by Mr..
Schenck is that the English furry is
all gotten up to prejudice the arbitra-
tors against the American case. There
have been rumors circulated in Wash
ington that the English press was
made the vehicle OF stock jOObiDg
enterprise.
BOUTWELL, AND GRANT-THE CON-
FEDERATE LOAN.
Secretary Boutwell, says the whole
thing is a job.
The President stated yesterday that
the demand of the English govern
ment that the Confederate loan be
considered a proper claim conflicts
with the constitution. The sUgges-
ton which the President had heard
would be acceptable to England that
the United States withdraw their
claims for consequential damages, was
one which had been submitted to the
Joint High Commission, at which
time the American government indi-
Gated its willingness to accept gross
sum in lieu of such damages, but the
proposition was rejected.
THE MATTER IN CONGRESS.
Yesterday (6th), in the senate, Mr..
Edmunds offered q resolution asking
| the President to send to the senate
any information in his possession rela-
tive to the alleged intention of Great
Britain to revoke the Treaty of Wash
ington unless the claims of the United
States shall be presented upon prin-
ciple and in manner agreeable to the
other party. He said it was extremely
desirable to have this information.
No one felt more deeply than he did
the desirableness OF peace between the
two nations. The people of the United
States had shown their desire for peace
by submitting to arbitration claims
which they felt ought not really
to be submitted to any tribunal but
themselves. But the British govern
ment and nation had had full notice
that the claim for consequential dam
ages was to be made, Ii they were
now about to repudiate the treaty, let
us say amenp and take care to en-.
ter into no more treaties with powers
so ready to break them. At the prop
er time, let us take measures to vim |
dicate our national honor, and enforce |
our just claims.
Senator Tiumbull thought the SEN
ate ought not to adopt a resolution !
upon a mere report that Great Britain |
was going to repudiate the solemn |
treaty; that parliament had not yet
assembled; and If the country wanted
the treaty repudiated the best way to
have it done would be to insult Great
Britain by this resolution.
Senator Edmunds said this was a
mere ordinary resolution OF inquiry;
that it was now alleged to be under
consideration by the British govern
ment, and that it would not require
the action of parliament at all.
Senator Cameron, chairman of the
committee on foreign affairs, thought
that the President had no such inform
alton as this called for. He had no idea
that Great Britain would disgrace her
self by repudiating the treaty.
Senator Edmunds, at Trumbull's
suggestion, offered a resolution $50
as TO merely ask for information as to
the intention Of Great Britain to re-
pudiate the treaty without mention
ing any reason.
The regular order of the dsy-the
| Amnesty bill-Was called for, and the
resolution went over, but Senator Ed
munds gave notice that he would cali
it up tomorrow (tO-day).
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
LONDON, February e. Parlia-
ment opened shortly after noon to.
day when he Queens speech was de-
livered. 1t begins with thanks to
God for the recovery of the Prince OF
Wales and gratitude for the sympathy
Of the people. The relations with
foreign powers are friendly and in all
respects satisfactory.
The slave trade in Polynesia is Sc
yerely denounced.
The efforts to secure a continuance
of the commercial treaty with France
have thus far not succeeded, but ne
gotiations are still pending.
The following reference is made
to the Alabama claims;
'sThe arbitrators appointed pur-
suant to q treaty at Washington for
the purpose of amicably settling the
Alabama claims held their first meet
ing at Geneva. Cases were laid be-
fore the arbitratOIs in behalf of each
party. In the case submitted
| by America, a large number OF
| claims were included which were un-
derstoOd, on my part, not to DO with
in the province of the arbitratOrs on
this subject, and / have caused a
friendly communication on the sub.
Iect to be made to the government Of
The United States"
Nothing further is said In regard to
the Alabama claims, but TO other pro-
visions of the treaty it is stated that
the Emperor of Germany has accept |
ed the srbitratorship of the dispute in
regard to the San Juan boundary, and
the cases are now being prepared for
presentation. The mixed commission
appointed under the treaty is also in
session.
One portion Of the treaty yet re-
quires the consent of the Canadian
| parliament.
The condition of Ireland Is imprOv-
1 AuS hOidly duN AAdeOAiaAJs
Crime and pauperism In Great
Britain is decreasing, and intimates
that bill will soon be laid before the
house of commons which Her Ma
Iesty hopes will prove favorable and
! Indicate the prosperous condition OF
the kingdom. The speech also refers
10 measures to be submitted for par
lismentary action, among them bill
| providing for education in Scotland,
establishing license system, improv-
ing Law proceedings, providing for vot'
ing by ballot, and preventing and PUn-
ishing bribery. After referring to va
rious other subjects OF future legisla-
ton, the royal speech closes with an
expression Of confidence that the peo-
pie and parliament will sustain the
crown in upholding the rights and
honor Of England.
FROM A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT.
Alta banquet of the Liberals, held
at Lambeth, near London, on Mon
day night, Mr.. William Macarthur,
member of parliament, In q speech