New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-02-10
THE SPIRIT OF THE UNITED STATES AND
CANADIAN PRESS.

The Pittsburgh Chronicle says that the people
will stand by the GOvernmeu IN all honorable demands"
The Portland le) Press says that when John Bull came
10 sit down TO study the American he opened his
eyes very wide with astonshment;" considers that the
purpose of the present buster is is 10 influence the
Board Of Arbitration" and observes that ia this june
ture OF affairs it Is not best for us TO tax about war; and
thus follow British brethrens example Of buster"
The Jersey Ciiy Times holds that Iii England should
then 80 the extreme Of breaking up the Conference
and refusing 10 abide by the Treaty il could only add To
her record bad faith" The Charleston Corier dcprc
Gates going 10 The Detroit Press regards the matter
cooly and says: We have agreed TO abide by the de
cisiOn of the Court whatever il may be- ana ~ course
are not likely 10 withdraw demands. IL after 80
solemn agreement the English nation repudGtc- 10,
II will form disgraccful event In her national history,
hut we do believe she VIII he guilty of such conduct
The Locport Journal maintains that the United States
cannot and will not be compelled to abandon clearly
sscertsned rights from fear Of consequences. The
Phiddephia Ledger holds firmly 10 the American inter-
probation the treaty and considers tie rumors OF war
not worthy of serious discussion Tie Cincinnati Tines
says that ENGLAND Is taking advantage Of our supposed
difficulties with Spain and Russia to secure better terms,
and observes thai England will find ready
We were at the meeting Of the joint High Commission to
demand the full measure 81 shts and tlc VAL not
dare refuse them The Tofd0 Biadc is calm but
lutte n SAYS hrmuesS and camHcss are the qualities
which the American people must now exhibit quar-
be attended with great disaster. But this disaster can
De best ayerted by hrmnoss and courage winch VIII
convince England that not 20 be inumidaed or
driven from the pO- tous have Tightfuy taken The
C{er,i1nd I11iHdcocr considers that the irritation G"
England is scarcely IL be wondered It. II man does
mean thing. which loss to another party ana
subsequently rcpents and offers 10 make the los
good. dollar for dollar he does not Ike ."
pay larger sum ia addition FOR the absr"c; mcauuts.
Tie PbHrdflyIia Post believes there is no poIa"'.
danger of war but says that wisdom will dictate o Ln-
gland to shut up ana pcform its Treaty obligations. The
IHadd,igha Press points that IL ~as England and
rot America who asked Tor the TREATY. and would keep
III gland to her bond. More "rcc IT, IT observes, for
the admitted "depToGatouS committed 10y these Nesst>
ere mOJnshne, unless the regret Pc giby shown
by waving fo1 the damage, inflicted hy tho pratos IL
r,ctJy AMI indirectly. The NoHFgH Nors explains
the cutlery England by observing that John Bun does
not relish the idea Of paying s4o1Ojo0 damage, aud a-
serts that If the doctrine OF responsibility for construct
i've damages be affirmed nation can in future rciuain
neutral because neutrality vii! bc more costly than en-
g3gug in ho,tliiies" The NDtr6G' GG-fHe views the
matter as calmly the United states journals and CON
soiney tells England that her counter cI-e j. now
IN preparation. there will be abundant opportunity In
this document combat che preieu-ous nne A'ect"'ly
raised by the lawyer, u the United Slatcs'