New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-16

isers may no forever removed from the possibility Of
disturbing the perfect harmony oil RELATIONS between inc
two countries. . ,c
The President regrets that there should be any differ
ence OF opinion between the two Governments on any
question connected with the Treaty He INDUCES, how
ever the earnest hope that the disposition wnch mas
been equally manifested by both Governments 10 re-
move ali causes of difference between them. will bling
them TO an agreement upon the lhclnehtaI question:
which has arisen and will allow no obstacle TO deprive
the world OF the example OF advanced civilization pre-
scented by two powerful States exmbitpg me supremacy
judgments to the calm Interpretation OF dsinerested
and discriminating tribunal am SIR, your oesd,eht
To Cen Robert c. schcnck
Mos VII and VIII long and difuse discussions OF
the whole ground Of controversy The following are
the important kilograms which have resulted in the
present situation:
Gen. Sohenck 10 Mr. Fish.
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES,
LONDON, April %, 1871.
SIR: At this moment Il appears probable that the
Government here viii take such q course as
viii mt an end TO the arbitration at Geneva and TO the
Treaty. will not now attempt 10 explain comment
the situation. The development and the events or
the last few days you will gathered from the tele
graphic communications and from the reports OF pro-
ceedings in Parliament, and articles from the London
journals, which | continue to send you II there Is TO
be disastrous termination Of all our work from which
had hoped much Of good for the two countries and
for the world, the obstinate refusal OF the British
Government and people to with solemn ana nigh
engagement that, without any sacrifice OF thef dignity
and interests might have been conducted 10 CONCLUSION
which would have bloted away all serons causes OF as
agreement between them and u.s. VIII be not nttle
owing the OF some Of our own cluLens. Inc
difficulties have been wonderfully increased OF ate ana
Great Britain ENCOURAGED In her position by he tone OF
some OF the American journals by nconsdcrae decara
tons of public men, ana Dy much Wrl,lhg IeIe-
graphing, and conversation not wise ana thoughlul,
though generally perhaps not 1nlscleVousy lnIehu1u
This has led last TO common conviction mere tht the
Influential men of the United states desire
To have orr Government recede rom us
still your communication IN reply TO Lord GranYlle
note OF the 18th ult hope also with at or sooner by
telegrah TO receive instructions from you which may
direct aud help me in contingency likey 20 occur
shall doubtless have much TO report ana prng 10 your
consideration now very soon In the mean time viii
TAIL TO keep my mind anxiousy directed to any and
every expedcnt by which the treaty may possibly he
preserved, although our interest IN ana exc
cutting its provision is certainly not greater tnan t1e
need OF this nation, which does not seem 10 me 10 fy
weigh and appreciate the unhappy consequences TO how
from it's repudiail0n. - .oo,,,, ,- ,,
have tine honor 10 be- very oPTgT sc yGT
Mr. Fish 10 Gen. Schenct.
WASHINGTON, April 81 1872.
You are aware that neither in the case presented in
behalf OF this Government at Geneva nor the instruc-
tons to YOU have the United states asked for pecunlary
damages account Of that part OF tho Alabama claims
called the indirect losses, which the British Govern
Tribunal. We think 1t essential, however. that the
question be decided whether claims of that nature
states as a neutral by Great Britain when the lat
ter a begerent; for If Great Britain Is to be at
liberty when "a belhgeTent TO advance claims for in
direct losses injuries against TINS country thcn our
claims be maintained, and we must press Tor com
pensation A conversation with Sir Edward Thornton
induces tho belief that the British Government may
make proposal 10 you to the effect that Her Majesys
Government engages and stipuates that In the future
should Great Britain be begerent ana TINS country
neutral and should there be any failure on me part OF
Great Britain will make advance no complaints or
claims against the United States by reason OF on ac
count OF any indirect remote, or consequential results OF
such failure and that in consideration OF sueh spua
ton the United states shall not press LOT pecunlay
award OF damages before the Geneva Tribunal on ac
count OF the claims respecting when Great biain mas
the transfer OF the American ship
ping, increased Insurance and the prolongaon OF the
war. Should a proposal 10 this effect be made by the
British Government the President will assent Ut II
being understood that there Il no withdrawal OF any
part of American case but agreement not 10 de-
Inand damages account OF the claims referred TO-
leaving the Tribunal TO make such expression OF opinion
as it may think proper that subject IL Is presumed
that such agreement may be carried into effect by an
exchaugg OF nOtee. FISH, Secretary.