The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-29
THE "CRUEL WAR" OVER.
At Lord Salisbury's pchring sea Il 3ply-It Ia
Very Conciiiatory In Tone and Opens
Way for "A Settlement.

would agree with him in thinking il best TO
let the correspondence speak for itself. lie
had perhaps deviated from the usual course
in making AN entire disclosure Of the CORES
pondence before the negotiations were CON-
pleted. but as much Of the correspondence
was becoming public property IN the United
States. he thought it only fair land tending
TO promote due appreciation OF the ques-
ton that the whole correspondence should DO
laid before Parliament.
In the House of Lords to-day Lord Her
schell asked whether Lord Salisbury would
give further information as to whether tnere
had been any modification in the terms OK tne
Behring sea mOdus vlvendi-
Lord Salisbury replied that the information
which the Government had laid upon the table
contained the whole correspondence concern
ing the matter that had been exchanged upto
within twenty-four hours of its puoiIcatlon'
He had absolutely no later information.
COMMENTS OF THE ENGLISH PRESS.
The News approved Lord Salisbury's pro-
posas, but says the Americans have Justly
regarded with disfayor the proposals that the
fishery be opened to vessels. guaranteeing
damages. IL adds: Lord Salisbury only
writes of the responsibility OF the govern
ments for their own acts. This might easily
of citizens they neglected TO coerce.
The Chronicle regrets that the correspond
ence will not tend TO popularize arbitration.
Ii says: Mr. Blaine very cleyerly by sort
of attorneys trick. put Lord Salisbury into
somewhat absurd position by consenting 10
arbitrate whether we ever had or nave
right TO catch seals on the way 20
the American breeding waters We ad-
nit our right Is doubtful. The world would
vote us fools TO 90 10 war on account or Z0.OOO
seals. it matters nothing 70 President Har-
rison 10 assume an attitude OF spread -eagleisln.
not only marked by rank Injustice, but per-
fectly grotesque in its aDsurlty. IL Is clear
that Mr.. Blaine detected from the trst
the supreme advantage on his side. Ills gov
ernment IS on the eve Of an election and can
afford to be ridiculous. We cannot"
The Telegraph says AT present 1t must
be confessed that the negotiations appear to
have come TO deadlock not altogether de-
void of anxiety or even peril. On every
ground il is most to be desired that the ar
biters shall get to work at the soonest posi-
bic moment"
The Times says: Lord Salisbury proposed
several methods 10 make the award OF the
arbiters retrospective. all Ot which have been
rejected with scant courtesy and often scant
logic by the American negotiators. II neither
of the equitable modes which Lord Salisbury
has now offered are accepted 1t Will be
difficult 10 resist the inference that
America has remarkably little confidence in
her case. lt is difficult 10 be very sanguine in
regard 10 a disputant who has failed TO take
lesson from the imperturbable courtesy with
which Lord Salisbury sets aside and ignores
the numerous irreleyancles OF American
diplomacy"
The Standard says: Lord Salisbury's dis
patch seems 10 reach the utmost bounds Of
Cancellation. 10 Is plain, buslness-hke and
fair offer. which Ama-ic8 7nnst accept or re-
fusar
The st. James Gazette says: President
Harrison coolly proposes that England should
act as If the American claims were established
and prohibit Canadian sealing Lord Sails
bury has made a handsome offer, which we
hope not even election considerations Will
induce the American Government to reject.
The Star commenting upon the cores
nondence. saws: The DISPATCHES do not
give Lord Salisbury the better of 1t. lie has
not been consistent Mr.. Blaine has. The
Americans have behaved as II they genuinely
desired to protect the seals. Lord Salisbury
has behaved as though he was afraid OF Of
tending the Canadians, whose only desire IS
to catch seals.
The Times supports Lord Salisbury in re-
fusing to renew the mOdus vivendl, notWith-
standing that on March 2d 1t published an ar
ticle in which it advocated renewal OF the
agreement.
CRUISE OF THE wARsPITE.
SAN FRANcIsco. March 2s.-The British
man-0f-war Warspite. flagship OF Rear Adj
mIral Hotham. left Santa Barbara YESTERDAY.
and will arrive here to-day on her way TO Beh-
ring sea.
LORD sALIsBURY's REPLY.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March 2'.-Ihe news
of the result of Lord Salisbury's reply TO
President Harrison's note of the I'D instant
brought Hon. John w. Foster and Senator
Sherman to the White House this morning at
an unusually early hour. They remained IN
conference with tho President for half an
hour When they loft there was expressive
inward satisfaction with tho condition OF
things which occupied their minds. The
reply OF Lord Salisbury IS said IN
HIGH official circles. while not concedng
in express terms what the United
States has c0ntended in the recent CORES
dence. is SO concilitOry IN tone and manner
as 10 open the way for an amicable settle
ment OF the present controversy. In pre-
yious correspondence Lord Salisbury de-
clined TO admit tho subject of damages to
the terms of the treaty at all; now lie pro-
poses 10 refer the question Of damages to
the arbitrators. Upon this point. however
His Lordship'5 suggestion contains an
impracticable feature that OF attempting
TO measure damages 10 Canadian seaers
which were prevented by the United
States from engaging in their occupation.
| This is what the late Charles Sumner de-
serlbed as consequential damages" IL would
be impossible. in the opinion OF the officials
| interested 10 make any estimate OF damages
| for what might have been" Actual dam
aces are all that can 10 assessed.
But as stated. the tone OF the reply en-
couraqes the officials to believe a satisfactory
arrangement can be made with England for
/ the protection Of the seals. pending the de-
| cision of the points in dispute by arbitration.
THE TREATY MAY DE RATIFIED.
The secret session Of the Senate to-day was
| almost as uninteresting as q session OF the
! Senate can possibly be, and that is saying g
| Great deal When the doors were closed and
ali outlets had been inspected 10 see If any
aavesdrouers were about and the last two
| notes OF Lord Salisbury (Which were sent to
| tba senate by the President this aiternoon)
| had been read Mr.. Sherman made arother
onneal for the ratification OF the Behrins sea
! treaty without restriction.
Mr.. George occupied the major part OF the
session bv prepared speech, which he read
| from manuscript with occasional extempOra-
neous comments He quoted copiously from
! automatic records and international law bear
! mo on questions similar TO those at issue.
Mr. George surprised many senators
bv his eulogistic Endorsement or President
Harrison's course. and spoke in compliment
tsrv terms OF Alr. Harrison personally. lie
Lnnaj the Senate would ratify the arbitration
treatv. and that it would not be hampered oy
anv resolution or other restrictions u tie the
Presidents hands.
Mr.. Morgan and several other senators made
marLs in favor of the ratification of the