Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-28

ment embarrassed during the negotiations
relative to the indirect claims between the
English and American governments. He
then stated that he had just received tele-
gram from Geneva where he was informed
that the tribunal of arbitration no longer de-
sired secrecy during its deliberations.
Earl Granville then proceeded to make the
following statement:
The board of arbitration under the treaty
OF shington met at Geneva the 18th inst.
The agent of the United States presented a
printed argument referring to the points
whereon his government relied. The English
agent presented no argument, but made a
statement that whereas differences still ex-
lsted between the two governments, England
asked for an adjournment of the board. The
United States agent was unable to answer
and the tribur al adjourned till the I7th and
again till the 10Th inst, the second time be-
cause the American representatives were
still without instruction. At the meeting of
the l9th inst, the arbitration made state
ment on the questions at issue between the
two governments, carefully guarding them.
selves. The purpose of their statement is
that after a careful perusal of every thing
said by the representatives Of the United
States touching the indirect claims. the arb-
traitors have individually and collectively
concluded that the said indirect claims did
not constitute upon the principles of interna-
tioDal law good foundation for awards of
damages between NATIONS, and should be
wholly excluded from consideration, even if
20 disagreement had arisen as to the COM
potency of the tribunal 10 decide thereon.
The arbitrators informed the agents of both
governments of their decision. They asked
Lord Tenterden what obser, atoms he had TO
make and be replied none" 4 similar
question having been put to Mr.. Davis, the
American agent, he said he had no reply TO
make, and asked for an adjournment. An
adjournment until the 2Gtn was therefore
agreed to by the arbitrators, but the Ameri-
can received instructions earlier than they
expected, and the board was informed on
Tuesday last that the United States would
not further insist on indirect claims before
the tribunal, aud that they might be excluded
from al! consideration.
At this point Earl Granville was interrupt.
ed with loud cheers from all parts of the
house. lie continued: Lord Tenterden
then asked for AL adjournment OF one day to
allow him to obtain final instructions from
London. At the meeting of the board, Eng
land on the ratification of the Withdrawal Of
indirect claims, withdrew her request for q
long adjournment, and the argument by
counsel on the details Of the business before
the tribunal is now proceeding.
Lord Granville amid continued ana hearty
cheering concluded with the expression OF a
hope that the relations of the two great
kindred nations would be harmonized and
strengthened by the treaty of Washington.
After the excitement occasioneh by Earl
Granville's statement had subsidized, Lord
Carius congratulated the House upon the
favorable decision of the tribunal OF arbitra-
ton. Had it. said he, been otherwise, the
position of the English government would
have been awkward.
Geneva, ~ Gen. Sherman was enter
tanned at dinner to-day by Horace Rublee,
minister OF the United States at Berne. The
members of the board OF arbitration were in
vited. but owing to the meeting to-day were
unable to be present.
Tho board of arbitration were in session
two hours to-day and then adjourned till
Friday when an official declaration will be
given to the press. The delay was caused by
England's desire for greater precision in the
boards language rejecting indirect claims
1t is believed By those in authority, that
England will be non-suited on Mr.. Planners
motion on the indirect claims and not by the
arbitrators independent action. ar. Palmer
leaves Geneva Tomorrow.