Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-26

representations have such effect that TO-
day Il was made TO appear from tho trend
q: the debate that the treaty will ulti.
mately be ratified without any such con-
dition.
However, there Is still another element
IN the senate that seeks 10 follow the rati-
hcauon OK the treaty with resolution en-
dorsing the Presidents action up 10 this
point, and asserting strongly the purpose
OF TINS government 20 protect it's property
III the seats nj all hazards pending arbitra-
ton. This clement appeared to-day to
have gathered strength, and IL may De
that when tiDal action is taken upon
tbe treaty some such resolution will be
adopted, although a large number OF scna.
tors feel that II will DO unnecessary 10 do
thus. AZ the President is already fully salts
led that he has the hearty support and CO.
operation ofthe Senate. Notwithstanding
al 81 the discussion had to-day. the
treaty remains technically unchanged IN
its position. and the Advancement that is
60 be recorded il in the approach made
toward a conclusion of the debate.
The Trouble Beiween Us and England.
New York Iiorald.l
The United States claims the'exclusive
right 20 catch seals in Bering Sea. Great
Britain denies that right. Ii maintains
that this body Of water beyond the shore
limit is an open sea and hence free TO the
world. Each government fails TO convince
the other OF the validity of its claim. Ar
bitration is agreed upon Pending the set
tlement neither is expected 10 exercise its
claimed right without the consent Of tho
other. 1t is mutually agreed that sealing
be stopped. Accordingly there was no
sealing 10 speak Of last year.
But the question in dispute is not yet
settled. The agreement 10 stop sealing
was for last season only. II is as impor-
tant now "a IL was a year ago that some ar
rangement touching the respective claims
Of the two governments be agreed upon
for the coming season. Lord Salisbury re-
fuses TO renew last years 5H0dus riyeHdi. lie
declines 10 keep Canadian sealers out Of
Bering Sea. He suggests that they can be
required 10 give bonds TO the United
States To- paw for the seals they catch IL the
arbitrators finally decide III favor of the
United States.
Mr.. Harrison very properly scouts the
idea of looking 20 "a hundred or more Ca
madam scalers for bonds. But be insists
upon a renewal of tho na0dus ciretidi and
viii listen TO nothing else. IL Canacian
sealers GO there Che tells Lord Salisbury
with permission of the British Govern
ment. revenue cutters will follow by order
OF tins government. lfBritlsh war-vessels
appear 10 protect the sealers, American
men-Of-war Will follow to back our cutters.
The objection 70 this IS that, like Mr..
Harrisou's hnsty message in the Chilean
case. il - a menacing ultimGtum before m
uitimatum IS called for. 10 IL threatened
resort TO wnr when u diplomatic compro-
mise Is IN order.
II Lord Salisbury will not renew the
faOd,fs riCcidi we see no reason why Great
Britain should not agree to indemnify the
United States for the seals taken 10y Cana
dian vessels IT the rights claimed by this
government should be affirmed by the arbl-
traitors. If Mr. Harrison cannot get the
m0das Uirendi we SEQ no reason why the
United States should not accept the IN
demnlty arrangement.
Such an arrangement would leave for
arbitration the main issue involved. 1t
would secure % the United States guar
aaty TOR the value of the seals taken 10y
Canadian vessels II our claim TO the fish
cries ~ finally upheld.
While this or any other reasonable and
satisfactory agreement Is possible, rupture
of the negotiations Is unwarTanted and
inexcusable. After years of wrangllng ar
bitration Il at hand and promises the most
successful results. 1t is idle, II would be
folly. to go on with arbitration If HOSTILE
ties IRE 10 be opened IN Boring Sea.
We trust that both Mr.. Harrison and
Lord Salisbury will come 10 their senses.
We trust that both will realize that talk
Of war oyer the psltry profits OF few
seals will " discredit the two governments
in the eyes of the world