The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-06-15
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LONDON June 14.-In the House of Com
mons this afternoon Mr.. Gregory gave notice
that he should question the Government as to
the effect of the postponement of the arbitra-
ton will have upon the settlement of the San
Juan boundary and fishery questions and ON the
Canadian loan.
Mr.. Gladstone replied to the interrogatory
from Mr.. Horsman that the papers concerning
the recent negotiation with the United States
would include everything except Sir STAFFORD
Northcote's declaration as to the responsibility
of the British commissioners.
Mr.. Horsman wanted to know whether the
records of the High Joint Commissioners
would contain any minutes showing that the
question of indirect claims was raised at all;
also whether they would prove that the with
drawal of said claim only rested on an under
standing between the commissioners
Mr.. Gladstone required notice of the ques-
ton before giving tia full answer, but he would
state that no communication had passed be-
tween the commissioners and Her Majesty's
Government showing that the exclusion of in
direct claims rested on an understanding.
Mr.. Corrance asked if Her Majesty's Govern
mert intended to proceed with the arbitration
ON matters which had no relation with the Ala
bama Claims, the Fenian raids, the fisheries or
Canadian matters.
For the purpose of obtaining !the floor, Mr..
Corrance made motion to adjourn.
He criticised the Government, charging it
with negecting Canada, and exactng the as
sent to the Treaty of Washington under duress.
Mr.. Gladstone protested against the assertion
he claimed that his answers were misunder-
stood. He said that the postponement of the
board of arbitration would not effect the treaty,
but the defeat of one of it's provisions might
as when one of the wheels of carriage failed,
all failed.
night, Mr.. Gladstone promised that all the pa
pers would be laid before the House tonight.
Difficulty between President Theirs and
M the Assembly.
PARIS, June H.-The right in the Assembly
has resolved to demand of President Theirs to
dismiss some of his ministers and carry on the
administration in accordance with the view of
the majority.
Presidsnt Theirs objects to the triumvirate,
Vice President.
Postal Convention.
The French Government have completed the
draft of the postal convention with the United
States. Mr.. Washburn the American Minister,
has invited France to join the emigration Con-
gress to be held at Washington
Protestant Schism.
The Protestant Synod now in session here,
have just passed through an unusually anima-
ted discussion, which resulted in the schism of
the church. Mr. Ginsott, leader of the Ortho-
dox party, maintained the authority of the
scriptures, while Rev. Mr.. Coqueret, who is at
the head of the liberal sparty, justified certain
Emergencies, relative to the divinity and resur
recton OF the church. The liberals demurrin
at the action of the orthodox majority, with
drew from the synod. a
Closing of ParIiament-The Speech of
Lord Lisxar.
OTTAWA, CANADA June 14-To-day Lord
Lisgar closed the last session of the present
Canadian Parliament with the usual formali-
ties. In his speech he said the adoption of the
articles of the Treaty of Washington, which
relate to Canadian interests, shows determ-
nation of the MEMBERS and share the fortunes
of England.
He spoke in the most favorable terms of the
project to build railway to the Pacific, ap-
proved heartily of the outlay sanction for the
improvement of the ST. Lawrence and auxillia-
ry canals, and congratulated the members on
the prosperous condition of the revenue, and on
having been enabled to diminish the burdens of
| the people, by repeating the duties on tea and
coffee. He concluded with thanks for the joint
address which he had been honored with on the
evening of his departure and expressed the
| hope that the good understanding which pre-
| walls between Canada and the mother country
may be constant and unimpaired for genera
| tiOns to come.
Meeting of the Arbitrator.
GENEVA, June 14-Nearly all the gentlemen
| connected with the board of arbitration under
under the treaty of Washington have arrived
1t is believed that the board will adjourn i'm
| mediately after meeting, but if an agreement
cannot be reached and the meeting is prolonged
the session will undoubtedly be secret.
| Mexican Matters.
CITY OF MEXICO, June Z, via Havana, June
14-Congress adjourned after passing the tariff
and bill granting ample facilities to the Pres
| ident.
Peace prevails in majority of the States.
The journals praise Representative DunnelPs
| speech in the United States Congress on the
Mexican qeestion.
The Geographical Society has elected Mr..
| Dunnell a member.
Disturbances continue in Jalisco, San Luis
| POtosi, the Sierra Puebla and the northern prov
| inces.
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