The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1882-01-06

SECRETARY BLkrxEs letter y Minister Low
Ell, explaining the attitude Of the United
States IN reference 70 the Panama Canal and
the modification Of the CLAYTON Rulwcr Treaty,
was transmitted 70 Congress few days ago,
By the President. In response 70 resolution
by the Senate The letter Is dated November
N, 1851. and In il Mr.. Blaine declares that the
conditions under which the Clayton ulwcr
Treaty WAS made had long since ceased % ex-
ist, and could never be reproduced. The de-
ycinsu~>nt Of the Pacific States has created
new adties and responsibilities for our Govern
ment, and 70 the proper discharge q those
duties modification 81 the treaty Is neces-
safy In reference 70 the Panama Canal. y
says that II would be no more unreasonable
for the United States TO demand . share IN the
Sucx Canal fortiiicat ons, or their ncutrAlza-
tion, than for England 20 make demand for
the perpetual naturalization d the Panama
Canal. Mr.. Blaine takes occasion % reafIirm
the Monroe ipctrine, and suggests the fol-
loving notifications IN the Clayton-bul-
wer Treaty: That every part which forbids
the United States foftifying the canal
and holding political controlovcr 4 in connec-
zion with the United States 81 Colombia b
c>lceled; that every part IN which Great
Britain and the United States agreed 70 make
no acquisition ~ territory IN Central America
shall remain In force; that the United States
will not object 70 maintain the clause refer
ring 70 the establishment u afrce port AZ each
end 81 the canal, II England desires that pro-
vision retained; and that the provision BY
which the two Governments agree 70 joint
protectorate o. whatever railroad o. canal may
be constructed be considered obsolete. The
letter states that the United States will make
joint proclamation with the country IN which
the canal "a locatcdthat II shall always he open
IN time Of peace 10 the commerce 81 every
country, but IN time IL war will be impartially
closed 70 war-vesscls Of al nations. The com
munication concludes ~ follows:
lin presenting the views contained herein
70 Lord Granville you will take occasion 70
say that the Government or the United States
seeks this particular time for discussion a. the
most opportune and suspicious. Atno period
since the peace Of l7S3 have The relations be-
tween the British and American Governments
been - cordial and friendly a. nov, aud ! am
sure her Majcsty's Government will find In
the views now suggested and propositions now
submitted additional evidence IL the desire Of
this Government 10 remove All possible
grounds Or controversy between the two Me-
tIons, which have 20 msiy reasons for honora-
bic and lasting peace
"You will at the earliest opportunity acqnaint
Lord Granville with the purpose IL the United
(, States touching the Clayton.Bul Treaty,
and IN your own way you will impress him
fuzzy ~ith the views "a your Government. \
/ refrain from directing that copy Of this In
4 ftruction Ne left with his Loriship, because In
/ reviewing the case haze necessarily been
| compelled In drawing Illustrations from Brit
Ish policy, 70 indulge somewhat freely IN ar
| oumosfnm a. homin<m.' This course of rca-
/ eoning III instructions 10 our own Ministers u
altogether legitimate and pertinent, and yet
| might seem discourtcous II addressed directly
| % the British Government. You may deem 4
expedicnt 70 make this explanation 70 Lord
q this instruction you Will, q course, furnish