Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-06-30
THE TREATY.
Giving the Finishing Touches TO the
Great Settlement Of the Ala
bama Difficulties.

eva dispatch says that the session Of the
Arbitrators on the Alabama claims yes
terday was mainly occupied in giving a
form Of completeness to the results al
ready obtained. The first matter con-
sidered was the protocol of yesterdays
proceedings, the argument on which, i'll
such q case, is very important, as it
gives an official and formal expression
of the position of either side, and each
points of the difference as well as of the
agreement; consequently it is govern
ment in which the misplacing of par
/ ty may give a false color, and destroy
labor. The days, if true expression
Is to be used in reference to
indirect claims, and what has been done
in Geneva is that these claims have been
disposed of on a preliminary considers
| tiOn By the tribunal, which was suitable
to the dignity of the court and satisfac-
tory to both parties. 1t is unjust 10 say
that President Grant had consented to
| the withdrawal of the indirect claims, or
/ that the indirect claims had been adj
Indicated upon.
Count Schlopis, in his opening speech,
thanked the court for the honor he had
received in being called on to preside,
and said that this tribunal signifies that
a new direction has been given to ideas
governing the policy Of nations most ad-
vanced in civilization, and ~ which the
elevated sphere of politics must prevail
over the tendencies Of the ancient r0u-
tine OF wars, and places the interest of
humanity above those of policy. such
work is hailed by every generous
heart as the fulfilment of the wishes
expressed in the Congress of Paris of
1886, to refer the points of difference 10
the friendly powers, thanks for the ini-
ative to the statesmen of England and
the United States. This idea bears its
own fruit. The world will tell how,
amid recrimination on both Sides way
may always be left open for the settle
ment of dispute peacefully. This must
have a conviction Of devotion to the in
terests of humanity. The Prime Minis
ter of England has spoken of this treaty
as an example to other nations. Let
US, gentlemen, congratulate ourselves on
assisting in the work, and hope the joy
full anticipation may be fulfilled, and
the maxim "might conquers right "
will disappear. Do not despair because
we are called to consider the ques-
ton after prolonged negotiations;
rather to judge by documents
produced, arguments delivered,
longer investigation, a safer solution; to
Judge with profound equity and abso-
lutte impartiality. We may anticipate
every assistance from the agents of both
sides-cOunsel who are eminent jtlris-
c0ssults and known all over the world.
As we are engaged in the work of peace
and humanity everywhere, you, like
myself, will desire to be the means of
preventing future wars, and in the
if there be one truth firmly established,
it is that the relationship between pure
msxims Of an honest. magnanimous
policy, bring solid rewards, prosperity
and public happiness
A Washington. dispatch says that the
following are the instructions received
by Bancroft Davis at Geneva concern
ing the response of the United States to
the declaration made by the Board of
Arbitrators on the subject of indirect
damages, and which he officially COM
municated to the tribunal: 1.-The decla-
ration made by the tribunal on the
nineteenth instant, individually and
collectively respecting the claims pre-
sented by the United States for award
by the tribunal are: First, a loss in the |
transfer of the American commercial
marine to the British flag; second, en-
hanced payment of insurance; third, |
prOlOngation of the war and the addi- !
ton of a large sum to the cost of the |
war and suppression of the rebellion /
if accepted by the President of the |
United States as determinative of their |
judgment on the important question of
public law involved. The agent of the /
United States is authorized TO say that, |
consequently, the above mentioned /
claims will not be further insisted upon /
before the tribunal by the United States, |
and NAV be excluded from all consider |
alton in any award that may be made /
to this goversnent."
At the session of the tribunal yesteT-
day, Lord Tenterdon, agent of the Brit |
ish government, stated that he was au-
thOrized to say that Her Majesty's gov
eminent found nothing in the declara-
ton of the arbitrators to which they |
could not assent consistently with their
view Of Interpretation of the effect of
the Treaty of Washington, and assuming /
that the arbitrators would, on the state
ment made by the agent of the United 4
States, declare that indirect claims are
from henceforth to be excluded from
their consideration. He was instructed, /
on that being done, to withdraw |
the application for adjournment made
by him on the fifteenth instant, and to
present the British argument. The Tri-
bunal thereupOn formally made the de- !
claration desired by Lord TenterdOI,
and the application for adjournment was
at once Withdrawn and the British ar
gument presented.
1t is understood at the Sta5e Depart
ment that while Charles Francis Adams, |
in discussion with his colleagues, fairly !
presented the views of the American |
Government, he finally acquiesced in
the opinion Of Sir Alexander Cockburn, |
the British arbitrator, and i'm so doing |
carried with him the other arbitrator. |