The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1888-11-09

Hnckville. British Minister ~ WAeAto1-
cor. NoslGsd That 1sls Onlelsl Preseaes
~ Our Capitals M Longer Acceptable
4 Lesson 20 L>sster writrr<.
WASHINGTON. Oct al.--By direction of
the President the Secretary Of State has
heretofore made known 70 Her Majestyss
Government his continuance In his pres.
emit Official position In tho United States
a no longer acceptable 20 this Govern.
ment, and would consequently be detri-
mental 70 the relations between tho two
countries. The grounds Of this action on
the part or the United States are stated
IN report or the Secretary OF 8>ate 10
the President dated tho Goth inst. which
Is as follows:
DErARTNExr or STARE,
WAsufxCToN. d. c.. Oct. - 1855.
TO THE PRESIDENT: The undersigned has the
honor 20 submit for your consideration the fol-
low.ng statement with . view 70 receive your
direction thereon On the lth Of September
last a letter. purporting 70 have been written
by one Charles =. Murchison. dated u Po-
mona, Cal. was sent from that place 20 the
British Minister ~ this capital in winch the
writer solicited m expression OF his views 10
regard 20 certain unsettled diplomatic Qucs-
sions between the United States and Great
Britain. stating ~ the same time that
such IN expression was sought BY him
for the purpose OF determining
his vote Ut the approaching presidential
election He stated that he was q naturalized
citizen OF the United States Of English birth.
but that he sti,l considered England the mother
land and that this fact led him 70 seek advice
from the British representative in this country.
He further stated that the Information he
sought was not for himself alone, but 70 enable
him 70 give certain assurances 70 many other
persons In the same situation as himself, for
the purpose OF influencing and determining
their political action as citizens Of the United
States OF English BIRTH but who still regard
their original obligations OF allegianco - para
mount The letter also contained reflections
upon the conduct OF this Government IN re-
spect 10 questions now In controversy and un-
settled between the United States and Great
Britain. and both directly and indirectly inn
puted msincerty IN such conduct ro.this let
ter the British Minister Ut once replied from
Beverly. Mass. under date OF the 18th Of Sep
tember last. In this reply he stated that "any
political party which openly favored the mother
country az the present moment would lose
popularity and that in respect 20 the 'ques-
tions with Canada which have been unfortun-
ately reopened since the rejection Of the
fisheries treaty by the Republican majority in
the Senate. and by the Presidents message 10
which you allude. all allowances must there
fore be made for the political situation as rc-
rus the presidential election"
The Minister thus gave his assent and sane
zion TO the aspcrsions and imputations above
referred to. Thus, under his correspondents
assurance OF secrecy. in which the Minister
concurred by marking his answer private" lie
undertook 70 advise citizen OF the United
States how to exercise the franchise OF suffrage
in an election close IT hand for the presidency
and vice-prcsidency Of the United States; aud
through him. as the letter suggested. 70 infiu-
q x.r .fn NJ
respondcncc being made public, the Minister
received the representatives Of the public press.
and in frequent interviews with them. intended
for publication. added TO the impuenments
which he had already made Of this Government
In is public action and International dealings.
Although ample time and opportunity have
been offered him for the disavowal. moditca-
rion or correction OF his statements 20 some OF
which his attention was called personally BY
the undersigned yet no such disayowal or mod-
fncafiou has been made by him through the
channels In which his statements FIRST found
publicity. The question Il thus presented
whether II Il compatible with the dgnity. Sc
cunty and independent sovereignty Of the
United States 20 permit the representative Of
fcreign government in this country not only
70 receive and answer. without disapprovats
and confirm BY his repetition. asperSions upon
It's political action. but also 10 interfere In 10
domestic affairs bv advising persons, formerly
his countrymcn- ~ 70 their political course ~
citizens OF the United States
As between this country and Great Britain.
there can be no controversy IS TO the complete
severance Of the ties OF original allegiance ~
standardization Disputes on this point were
finally put AZ rest BY the treaty OF naturaiizn-
tion concluded between the two countries on
the 18th OF May. 1874 Thereforc, Il will not Be
ccntended. nor was such contention ever su-
mitted by us that citizens OF the United states
OF British origin. are subject 20 any claim Of
the country OF their original allegiance
The undersigned also has the honor 10 call
attention 10 the provisions OF section 5S5 Of
the Revised Statutes Of the United States ~
which severe penalties ~ visited upon the cit
,zen Of the United States who. without the au-
thor1tv or permission OF shis Government "com-
mencc or carry on any verbal or written CORE
spondencc or intercourse with any foreign gov
eminent. OF any of1cer or agent thereon. either
with an intent 70 influence the action OF such
government or is agents. In relation TO any
disputes or controversies with the United
states. : or with an Intent ito defeat the meas
urcs OF the Government Of the United States"
Those penalties are made equally applicable :
every citizen Of the United States not duly nu-
thorized who scounscls. advises or assists In
any such correspondence" with similar unlaw-
full intent
The undersigned respectfully advises that
the attention Of the Attorney-General OF the
ments, IN order that an Investigation may DO
made. with view 70 ascertain whether they
have not been violated In the present case ~
the CORE spondence OF the British Minister.
BY your direction. the attention Of the Brit
fsh Government has, in q spirit Of comfy. been
called to the conduct OF it, Minister Ne above
deserted: but without result. II therefore
becomes necessary for this Government 70 con-
slider. whether as the guardian OF is own self
respect and OF the integrity OF is institutions,
IL will permit further intercourse to be held
through the present British Minister q this
capital
Itis TO Be observed that prccedents are not
wanting a. 10 the question under considers
tion. II Is settled rule. essential 70 the MAIN
tenanee OF international intercourse. that .
diplomatic representative must be persoao
Crafd 20 the governments 10 which he Il 90
credited IT. BY his conduct he readers him
selfp rsoso ron 1rdfd. IN announcement Of tho
fact may be made 10 his government In the
present case all the requirements Of comfy
have been fulfilled. the facts having been duly
communicated 70 Her Mstcstys Government
with IN expression Of the opinion Of this Gov
ernme nj In regard thereto Respectfully sub
united.
[signedl TF BAvARD.
SuIlIvan n ssThe Os1y Champion"
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