Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-02-22

spirit of the Press.-Neetjng of Par
Iinmcnt->pcech OF the Quecn-Po-
sition Of the [. =. Government,
WASHINGTON, February 6--The Cab
met today discussed, in an informal
manner, the recent reports from Eng
land with reference to the Treaty Of
Washington. There was unanimity
of sentiment to adhere to the sentl
ments Of the government relative to the
s0-called Alabama Claims. At that
time the reference to the subject in the
Queens speech was not known. There
were throughout many inquiries III all
circles as TO the tone of the speech
toward the United States, and general
satisfaction was expressed when it was
ascernined to be friendly. There is no
disposition, however, in any quarter to
consent to Il modification of the posi-
ton which the government has taken.
4 London special says that the eX-
citement over the Alabama claims con
tinues, but the journals which oppose
them outright have suddenly become
silent. The excitement furnishes q
convenient diversion from the awkward
home topics, and is certainly fostercd
by the government. Any embarrass-
ment it may cause them IN the future,
the government can easily escape from
by an appeal to popular prejudice
against American extravaganza.
The Daily Telegraph complains that
the English newspapers are not suifi.
GENTLY distinct and vehement in their
denunciation of the Americans. The
telegraph also says the demand of IN
demnlty for the prolongation of the
American war is so mCnstrous that it
leaves no other resort than to shut the
door in the face Of all indirect DANA
ges.
The Daily News contains a statement
TO the same effect.
The Times says England declares to
stand on the defensive against the
claims for indilect damages With
drawal she understood to be condi
ton Of the whole arrangement.
The Augsburg AlIgemeine Zeitung
says that the attempt of England to
iorestall European Judgment and gain
an opinion IN their favor is rs foolish
as it is unjust. The Xeitung contrasts
the silence and moderation of the
American Press with the ill-considered
clamor of the English.
VIENNA, February THE New
Freie Press says England assumes to
be a party and Judge at one and the
same time.
The Memorial Diplomatique says the
question of American claims for indi
rect damages against Great Britain is
not novelty. 1t was directly formu-
lated in the protocol of the treaty of
Washington, without the protest of the
British Commissioners
MEETING or PARLIAMENT.
LoNuoN, February Parliament
opened shortly after noon to-day, when
the Queens speech was delivered. 1t
begins with thanks to Col for the re-
coyery OF the Prince OF Wales. and
gratitude for The sympathy of the PEG
pie. The relations Of the government
to foreign powers are friendly, aud in
all respects satisf ctoGy. Tie slave
trade in Polynesia is severely de
uounced
The Efforts To secure a continuance of
the commercial treaty with France
have, SO far, not succeeded, but nego-
tiationS are still pending.
The following reference is made with
regard to the Alabama claims. The ar
hltrators appointed pursuant to the
Treaty OF Washington, for the purpose
Of amicahly settling the Alabama
claims, held their first meeting Mt Ge-
ueva. The eases were laid before the
urhjrators in behalf of each party.
In the case TO be SO submitted by
America, large claims were included,
which were understood on my part not
90 Toe within the province Of the arbi.
trators. On THIS subject | have caused
friendly communication 10 be made 70
the government Of tire United States.
Nothing further is said in regard TO
Alabama CLAIMS, but in regard to
other provisions Of the treaty
u is stated that the Emperor OF Ger
many has accepted arbitratorship of the
dispute in regard 70 the San1Uun bound
airy aad eases are now preparing for
AmjNad Commission APP
pointed under treaty, is also in session
One portion Of the treaty Vet re.
Qusres tine consent ot the Canadian
Parliament
The condition Of Ireland is improy
ing morally aud materially. Cuma and
III Great Britain is deergus-
ing.
She intimate. ,bata budget viii soon
hc .ai before Commons which Her
Ma, sly hopes VIE prove favorable,