Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-21
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(By telegraph TO the Dspstch.l
WASHINGTON. February 20.-The Pre,I-
dent to-day sent 10 Congress all the
correspondence which has taken place
between this Government and the Gov
eminent Of Great Britain in regard
to the dismissal OF Lord Sackvllle- West
~ the Minister Of Great Britain TO the
United states. II Is yolumnous. A single
letter from BRysrd TO Phelps Ia which he
replies TO the arguments Of Salisbury against
the action OF this Government embraces
about 1000 words. The Presidents letter
OF transmitlal is purely a formal communi-
cation. The correspondence opens with q
copy OF the now famous MurchisOn letter
and Sackville's reply thereto.
on the 2jth Mr.. Bayard in telegram d.
reefs Mr.. Phelps 10 invite -alisbury's atten-
tou TO Mr.. Murchison's letters and 10 ex-
press the confident reliance OF this Govern
ment upon the action Of her Mntesty's Gov
eminent In tue matter. On the following
day Mr. Bayard telegraphs 10 Mr. Phelps
that Mr.. Vests usefulness IN this country Is
at an end; that strong public sentiment ha,
been aroused, and that Mr. Salisbury should
be permitted rs speedily a. possible TO TN
derstand the necessity OF immediate action.
Under date OF October 29th Mr.. Phelps
telegraphs TO Mr. Bayard that Mr.. Salisbury
declines to act until 10 receipt OF the precise
language OF Mr.. Sackyllle- West sud his ex-
PLANTATION. Mr.. Salisbury docs not regard
The Minister'S letter alone sufficient TO War-
rant bis dismissal, thus ending bis diplomatic
career, which would not necessarily be the
case II he were dismissed by the Government
Of the United States for which course there
are precedents. Mr.. Phelps states that there
will be long delays, with no decisive results,
il dependence r. placed on any movement Of
the British Government, and advises that
action be taken upon the intimaiiOn OF Lord
Salisbury.
Then follows the report OF Mr. Bayard TO
the President on the conduct Of Mr.. Sack
vile published heretofore. and the letter OF
dismissal Of Mr.. Sackyille, which Is as fol-
lows:
"My Lord.-The President OF the United
States has instructed Toe 10 inform you that
for good and sufficient causes, which are
known to yourself and have been duly
broue ht 20 The knowledge Of your Govern
ment he has with great regret become con-
vinced that il would he incompatible with
the best interests and detrimental TO the good
relations Of both governments that YOU
should any longer hold sour present official
position in the United States, snd that &C.
cordiugly the Government OF her Britannia
Majesty will without delay be informed OF
this determination in order that another
channel may be established for the trans
mission Of such communications as NAV be
found desirable by the two governments IN
the Transaction OF their business.
Whenever 1t Is your pleasure TO depart
from the United States ] am instructed 20
furnish you with the usual facilities, and
with that view beg leave TO enclose passport
ia the customary form.
al await myself OF this occasion TO renew
the assurances Of 10y respectful cOhsldera-
ton"
On the same day Lord SackyiIle replied to
NJ. Bsyard, simply acknowledging the re-
ceipt Of the foregoing communication and
enclosure. DATED October 30ih.)
Under dsie OF October Slst Mr.. Bsyard
communicates 10 MIR. Phelps, giving the
statement OF Mr.. Murchison in the cOrre-
spondence, and SAYS: Such an answer
10 such a letter can only be character
ICED as gross breach Of diplo-
matte privilege and decorum and unius-
tjdable abuse OF his LOrdship's position
here, "a accredited in England, OF a friendly
Power, He dangerously Invaded the exelu.
slye sovereignty OF this country over It's own
soil. its own citizens, q nd its affairs Of
deepest moment. Mr.. Phelps. under date
OF November ID, communicates 10 Mr..
Bayard, giving an account OF the various in
terviews with salisbury and enclosing the
Articles upon The subject Of the MurchisOn
letter IN the leading London papers.
In the enclosures OF November LIST aud I'd
Salisbury asks for more definite iui0rma-
ton In regard to what West has done than
given at the interview with Phelps, and says
that he csnnot take action until be receives
fuller particulars, and Phelps answers that
his recollection Of what Salisbury said at the
interview in regard to Vests conduct diners
from the suggestions contained in his letter.
These enclosures have already been made
public.
ON December Goth Mr. Phelps forwards
Secretary Bayard copy OF pote TO Lord
: ,lisbury. In which he transmits copies Of
the Nurchison correspondence aud newspa.
rer interviews. Mr. PHELPS says 70 Lord
salisbury that both the correspondence sud
the Tribune Interview appeared TO tue Go
yerument OF the United States 10 constitute
very grave aud unproyOked anront by
Minister West 10 the President aud senate.
An interference in political discussions OF
the United States thai under other circum-
stances might, however erroneous. have oeen
Of less consequence became al the time Il
took place ana under the eAisting CIR
cumstsnces OF very serious and mis-
coieyous consequence, and, 1t appeared
TO the Government Of the United states,
should baye been avoided WITH even
unusual care and eireumspection. In ask
ing the recall OF The hini'ter, saws MT.
PhelpS. upon the representation OF The gen.
ergl p1rpoat Of toe. le,ler the United states
Government assumed thai sueA request
would be suthcient for that purpose, what
ever the consideraiory reasons for V might
aftarwards demand or receive. IL was be-
;ieved that the acceptance or rcleniing OF The
Mislster vas q question solely 10 be deter
mined either with or without tue assign
ment OF reasons by the Gcyernmentto which
he WAS accredited, aud the Government OF
the United states was nos therefore prepared
for Lord saiisbury's request that toe par.
tieulsrs OF the language cotapialned o.
$500 T.. furnfahad cod that the action az