New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-06-15

it to be my duty to issue this my proclamation
declaring that an extraordinary occasion
requires the Senate of the United States to
convene for the transaction of business at
the Capitol, in the city of Washington, on
the fourth day of March next, at twelve
o'clock at noon on that day, Of which all
who shall ct that time be entitled to act as
members of that body are hereby required
to take notice. .-
Given under my hand and the seal OF the
United States, at Washington, the twenty
first day of February, IN the year OF our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and sew
enty-.hree, and OF the independence OF the
United States OF America the ninety sew
enth.
BY the President:
HAMILTON FISH. Secretary of State.
Agreement between the United States and
Spain for the settiement of certain claims
OF citizens OF the United States, made by
Daniel E. S:ckles Esq, Envoy Extraordt.
nary ami Minister Plenipotentiary OF the
United States at Madrid, and his Excel
leucy Senior Don Cristino Martos, Minister
of State Of Spain. Concluded February
II, 1871.
Memorandum of an arbitration for the
settlement CT the claims OF citizens OF the
United States. or OF their heirs. against the
government of Spain tor wrongs and inju-
RES committed against their persons and
property. or against the persons ana pro
pertv Of citizens of whom the said heirs are
the legal representatives. by the authorities
OF Spain, III the island OF Cuoa. OF WITHIN
the maritime jurisdiction thereof. since the
commencement OF tue present inSurrectIOn:
|. 1t is agreed that all s.ich claims shall
be submitted to arbitratOrs, one to be ap-
pointed by the Secretary OF State OF the
United States. another by the Envoy Ex-
traordinary and Minister PlenlpOtentiary
of Spain at Washington. and these two to
name an umpire who shall decide al! ques-
tons upon which they shall be unable to
agree; aud in case the place of either arb
traitor or of the umpire shall from any cause
become vacant, such vacancy shall be filled
forthwith IN the manner herein provided
for the orr gina. appointment.
2. The arbItratOr3 and umpire 80 named
shall meet at Washington within one month
from the date OF their appointment, and
shall, before proceeding TO business. make
and subscribe a solemn declaration tina: they
will impartially hear and determine to the
best OF their Judgment and according to
pubic law and this treaties III force between
the two countries aud these present stipu-
lations. al; such claims shall, in conform
ity with this agreement. be laid before them
on the part OF the government OF the United
States, and such declaration shall be en-
tered upon the record of their proceedings.
3. Each government may name an advo-
cate TO appear before the arbitrators or the
umpire, to represent the interests OF the
parties respectively.
4. The arbitratOrs shall have full power.
subject TO these stipulations, and it shall be
their duty. before proceeding with the hear
ing and decision of any case. to make and
publish convenient rules prescribing the
time and manner OF the presentation
OF claims and the proof thereof and
any disagreement with reference to the
said rules of proceeding shall be decided by
the umpire. 1t is understood that reason
able period shall be allowed tor the pre-
sentation Of the proofs: thai all claims. and
the testimony in favor OF them shall be pre-
seuted only thrOug d the government of the
United States: that the award made Ia each
case shall! be in writing. and, if indemnity
be given. the sum 10 be paid shall he ex-
pressed in the gold CON- OF the United
States.
). The arbisrators shall have Jurisdiction
OF al. claims presented to them by tie gov.
eminent of tie United States for in.
juries done to citlzens of the United
States by the authorities of Spain. in
Cuba. since the first day of October.
1853. Adjudcat:ons OF the tribunals N
Cuba concerning citizens of the United
States. made in the absence of the parties
Interested. or IN violation Of intern atlonal
Law or of the guarantees and forms provided
for IL the treaty o. October Y. l1aj. be-
tween the United States and Spain. may be
reviewed by the arDitrat tors. who shall
make such award IN any such case as they
shall deem JUST. No judgment OF Spanish
tribunal. d:sai.cwing the affirmation of a
party that he is CITIZEN of the United
States, shall prevent the arbltratOrs from
hearing d reclamation presented Ia behalf
Oh said party 10y the United States govern
ment; nevertheless. in any case heard by
the arbitratOrs. the Spanish government
may traverse the allegation OF American
citizenship. and thereupon competent and
sufficient proc. thereof vii. be required.
The commission having recognized the
quality OF Am er.can citizens IL the claim
ants. they viii acquire tue rights accorded
to them by the present stipulattons as such
citizens. And it is further agreed that the
arbitrator. shall not nave jurisdiction Of
any reclamation made IN behalf OF ma
tiI e-borU Spanis. subject. naturalIzeG in
tie United States, if i. shall appear that
the same subject matter having been ad-
Indicated By competent tribunal in
Cuba, and the cialmaLa, having ar.
peared therein. eIthe: II person or by his
duly appointed attorney. and being re-
Quired by the laws OF Spain TO make a de-
clarat.on CT his nationality. failed to declare
that be was citizen OF the United States:
in such case, and for the purposes OF this
arbitration. i: shall be deemed and taken
that the claimant by his own default had
renowned his aileglancs 20 the United
States. And il Is further agreed that the
arbitrators shall not have jurisdiction Of
any demands growing on. OF contracts.
q. The expenses OF the arbitration wiz BE
betrayed by percentage TO be added to
the amount awarded. The conversation of
tie arbitrator and umpire shall not exceed
three thousand each: the same allowance
shai. be made to each of the Two advocates
Representing. respectively the two govern
ments: and the arbitrator. may employ a
secretary al compensation. not exceeding
the sum o. i've dollars a day TO. evevv dar
actually and necessarily given to the bus:.
ness OF the arbitration.
=. The two governments vii! ACCEPT the
awards made IN the severa. cases submitted
to the said arbitration. a. maj and conciu.
sve. and vii; give full effect IL -ne sam. III
good faith ana as soon as possible.
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