The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-06


past two years.
/ am confident we both seek 10 attain o
Just and permanent settlement, and there
Is but one way TO procure it, and that Is by
q straightforward treatment on liberal
and statcsman-like plan Of the entire com
mercial relations OF the two countries. /
say commercial because l do not propose
to include, however indirectly or by an
amendment, however partial or oblique the
political rclationsof Canada and the United
States nor 10 affect the legislative indie
pcndencc Of either country.
When you were here was ready 10 send
by reply TO the observations upon my
proposal for settlement (of November 10
last) which were communicated 10 MIR.
Phelps by Lord Salisbury ON March "a,
and also TO express my views on his lord
ships alternative proposition. Your visit
and invitation TO ncgotipte here WINS en-
tirely welcome, and OF this endcavored
10 impress YOU
Conversation with tho President has
confirmed these views and now IL remains
10 give them practical effect Great Brit
ain being the only treaty making party 10
deal with the United States, the cnyoys Of
that government alone are authorized TO
speak in her behalf and create her obliga-
tons.
lpresumc you viii be personally consti-
tuted plenipotentiary OF Great Britain 10
arrange here with whomsoever may be Sc
lccted to represent the United States terms
Of agreement for a modus vivendi 10 meet
present emergencies and also permanent
plan to avoid all future disputes.
IL appears 10 me, as matters now stand,
the colony OF Newfoundland ought 10 be
represented and included, rs single ar
nlngement should suffice TO pglate all thc
JOINT interests involved.
should, therefore, be- informed speed
lily through the proper channel as 10 the
authorization and appointment by the ini-
perial government OF such representatives.
Tho gravity Of the present condition OF
affairs between our two countries demands
entire frankness. feel We stand "ai the
parting Of the ways" In one direction
can see well assured. steady, healthful
relationship, devoid Of petty jealousics aud
filed with the fruits OF n prosperity arising
out Of u friendship cemented by mutual
interests and enduring, because based
upon justice, on the other, a career Of EN-.
Uttered rivalrics, stating our long frontier
with the hues OF hostiiitics In which vic
tory means the destruction OF adjacent
prosperity without gain 10 the prevalent
party, a mutual physical and Moral deicri-
Grafton which ought 10 be- abhorrcnt 90
patriots on both sides, and which | am
sure no two men will exert themselves
morn 10 prevent than the parties 10 this
unofficial correspondence.
As an intelligent observer Of the current
Of popular sentiment in the United States
you cannot have failed 10 note that the
disputed Interpretation OF the treaty Of
1918 and the action OF the & nndian
officials toward American fishing vessels
during the past season has awnkeucd a
great deal OF feeling.
II bchooycs tnose who are changed with
the safe conducted the honor and Interests
al the respective countries by every means
In their power sedulously " remove all
causes oi difference.
The roundabout manner In which the
Hspsndcncc on the fisheries has bcen
necessarily conducted has brought 10 into
the new iishing season and the period oi
possible friction Is al hand, aud this AL.
monishes us that prompt action IL needed.
| nm prepared, therefore, To meet the
authorized Agents Of Great britain at this
capitol, NJ the earliest psesihlc day, and
cutter upon negotiations ior a settlement Of
all differences
The magnitude Of the Interests involved,
and the far reaching and disastrous cOnsc-
qnenccs Of any irritating aud unificndly
aciion will, trust, pfuscnt themselves 10
those in whusv jurisdiction tho fisheries
lie, and cause n wise absicniion nom ycx.
Rtous enforcement Of disputed powers.
Awaiting your reply, I am, very truly.
youn, 4. +. BAYAuD.
To Sir Charles Upper, Ottawa. Canada.
nR cnAmE rurrEE 10 Nn. nAYAup.
rrrolai-r uoaiclh
Ottawa, June isS7.
Ny Dear Mr. nayard--I had great pleas.
urc In receiving your letter " May 81,
evinciug NJ u does tho importance which
you attach 10 nm amicahlc adjustment 10
the fisheries question and the maintenance
al the cordial commercial relations between
the United States and Canada under which
such vast and mutually beneficial results
have grown up.
entirely concur IN your statement tia
We both sock 10 attain just aud rcrma
ncnt settlement, aud that there Is but on
way 10 procure Il aud that II by q straight
forward treatment ON liberal and states
nlanlike plan oi the entire commercial N
ucularly your Suggestions that rs the m
trrvsls II Canada arr 10 Immediately con
ccned, her majcsty'a government shoul,
h. invited 81 deputc n Canadian state.
man 10 negotiate with you nloiu
uyendi 10 meet pcnonal Cmcugcncic
and also permanent plan I
avoid oil disputes, and feel u
doubt that negotiation thus undertake.
would graily increase the prospects of
satisfactory solution. say this, not b,
cause feel there has boon any disposition
on the pari Of The British government :
postpone Canadian inlcnsis to H. own, @
n rctarl by needless delay srttlemen
desired by and advantageous 60 the pee
pie ol Canada and Of the United State.
hut .bceauc have no doubt that dire
personal communications will save yalu
able time and render each sidc better all
70 comprehend the needs and the posiiio
Of the other.
am greatly battered hy your Mind pc
sonal allusion 10 myself Tho selection ,
the pcrsona Who might b. dcpuied 10 q,
NJ commissioner. would. however, "a w
are awnrr. MT with her malcsly'a COVER
mont. Our experience has been 10 n
elect That solution la such cases, Ne Ear !
u concerns the choice IL the rcprcacnt
live. Of The dominion. been made vii
careful regard TO public feeling In IA
country.
have thought II my duty, AMI also n
most eilccinal panner of giving effect
your furVttion, 10 make known 90 Ior
lAns'lownc the puuport OF my oortespon,
enoe With you. lie u strongly DESTROYS
facilitating a settlement, and will NJ on,