Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-10
THE ALABAMA WAR-CLOUD.
Canada to Become Independent
In Case Of War Breaking out.
Merchantmen Taking War Risks.
England stripping for she FrAy-Can-

England Stripping for the Fray-Can-
ada and the Neutral Dodge.
BOSTON, Feb. "a special dispatch from
Halifax says it is reported on trustworthy
authority that treaty exists, and has been
signed by the British and Canadian Gov
ernments for the separation of this Domin-
ion from the British Empire. The terms
were agreed to when the act Of confedera-
ton was passed by the Imperial Parlia-
ment, but the treaty was not to take effect
for some years, unless the British Govern
ment w a necessity for action sooner.
Ever since the treaty, the British troops
have been gradually withdrawn from Can
ada, until now there is scarcely soldier in
the Dominion outside of Halifax. There
is no doubt that, should the difference be-
tween Great Britain and the United States
become more serious, the British Govern
ment will at once publish this treaty, pro-
claim the independence of Canada, and by
that means lie relieved of the necessity Of
defending these colonies against the United
States, should war ensue.
Edmund's Enquiry.
WASHINGTON, Feb. "a dispatch says
Senator Edmunds asserts that he viii press
his resolution of enquiry into the Alabama
question at an early day. He is Of opinion
that the English furry is gotten up to affect
the determination of the international tri-
bunal.
highlands Line of Retreat.
It is believed in Washington that as Earl
Granville's note on the subject TO our Gov
eminent does not intimate any intention of
Withdrawing from the Conference, back
down will be made, and be made on the
ground that no intention Of withdrawal was
expressed.
English Sentiment.
LONDON, Feb. 9.-It is reported that the
Americans at Liverpool do not approve Of
the claims for indirect damages.
The Times declares that England has not
revoked and never will revoke the treaty of
Washington. She is still ready and resolved
to stand by it, but cannot, will not embark
in an alteration specially designed to close
the door to all hopes of settlement.
The Post regrets the vehemence of the
English press in their attack on the Ameri-
cans, because it may stand in the way of
an amicable settlement.
The Standard sees in the difficulty which
has so suddenly arisen source of grave
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unfortunate act might at any moment pre-
cipitate quarrel. The Standard feels sure
that the United States will not withdraw
their claims, and advises all parties to sup
port the Government in maintaining the
position which Great Britain has assumed.
Hon. VIM. NJ. Evarts,
one of the counsel of the United States be-
fore the Geneva Board, is in London. He
will leave for Paris tomorrow. Hon. Ca
leb Gushing, also connected with the Board,
has just arrived in Paris.
War Risks.
War risks are taken on American vessels
In the Manila trade in consequence of the
apprehensions raised by the Alabama claim
dispute.
Views of German Bankers.
FRANKFORT, Feb. 9.-The difficulties
about the Alabama claims has depressing
influence on American securities in Con-
tinental markets. 500 bonds '62 have de-
clined 2R5 here since Wednesday, and the
! market is heavy.
A Word from Geneva
WASHINGTON, Feb. "a gentleman of
New York has addressed a private letter to
a Senator stating he has received intelli-
gancp from England to the effect that al
though the tribunal of arbitrators had not
vet considered the respective statements of
Great Britain and the United States, the
British Government has reason to believe
the arbitrator will not award a gross sum
for damages to the United States, and there
for Great Britain desires that the American
statement be amended or modified to meet
an alternative assessment of damages.