Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-06-29

asked Lord Tenterden what observations he had
to make, and he replied none. A similar ques-
ton having been put to Mr.. Davis, the Ameri-
can agent, he said he had no reply to make at
present, and asked for an adjournment.
An adjournment until the Goth was there
upon agreed TO by the arbitrators, but the Amer
leans received instructions earlier than they ex-
pected, and the board was informed on Tuesday
last that the United States would not further in
sist on the indirect claims before the tribunal
and that they might be excluded from all con-
sideration."
At this point Earl Granville was interrupted
with loud cheers from all parts of the house.
Lord Ienderden (continuing) then asked for
an adjournment OF one day to allow him to
obtain final instructions from London. AT the
meeting of the board to-day England, on the
ratification of the withdrawal of the indirect
claims, withdrew her request for long adjourn
ment, and the argument by counsel on the de-
tails of the business before the tribunal is now
proceeding"
Lord Granville, amid continued and hearty
cheering, concluded with an expression of hope
that the relations of the two great kindred ma
tions would be harmoniZed and strengthened
BY the treaty OF Washington.
Lord Buckhurst announced that in view of
the statement which had Just been made by
Earl Granville he would withdraw the notice he
had heretofore given of his intention to question
the government relative to the adjournment of
the tribunal of arbitration.
IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
In the house of commons Mr.. Gladstone made
a statement similar TO that of Earl Granville in
the house Of lords, and in conclusion said 81
am at last permitted 10 say that the controversy
between England and America relative TO the
indirect claims is ended" The premier was
repeatedly interrupted by cheers during his re-
marks, and when he had finished the applause
was long continued. Mr. Gladstone also stated
that he thought short adjournment of the tri-
bunal of arbitration was probable, in order to
give the members an opportunity to consider
the arguments of the British and American
governments.
Mr.. Wyndham complained that for the sake
of temporary convenience, the government had
sacrificed the future rights of the country touch
ing any kind of indirect claims.
Mr.. Disraeli put the following question to Mr..
Gladstone els the withdrawal Of the indirect
claims by the American government limited to
their consideration by the Geneva tribunal on
Typ
Mr.. Gladstone in reply. said the controversy
between the two nations has been limited to the
scope of arbitration on the basis of the queens
speech at the opening of the present session of
parliament. The arguments of Great Britain
from the beginning of the dispute were invaria-
bly, that she could not consent to any award or
proceedings by the tribunal of arbitration on
the indirect claims. Whether the American
government could revive those claims which
were now reinquished was a point outside of
the immediate issue in dispute for the last FIVE
months. If Mr.. Disraeli meant whether
America could raise them again under
the treaty of Washington, he MIR. Glad
stone) answered unequivocally "No." Amer
lea had not signifed nor intimated any
such idea. He believed there was no differ
ence of opinion among the arbitrator and the
agents of the two governments that the treaty of
Washington was an effectual bar against the re-
vival Of the indirect claims.
This announcement was received with great
cheering by the members.
In reply to an interr0gatory Of Mr.. Muntz,
Mr.. Gladstone said the proceedings OF the tri
bunal of arbitration on all other matters connect
ed with the treaty Of Washington would prob
ably be conducted exactly as though no con-
troversy touching the indirect claims had ever
arisen