New-York tribune., 1894-04-06
THE HOUSE BILL PASSED.
TIE ADMINISTRATION PLEASED WITH THE
PROMPT ACTION OF CONGRESS-DETER-
PARIS AWARD.

PARIS AWARD
Washington April 5-Mr. McCreary 'Denh' N.Y.
In the House to-day, asked unanimous cohSeH'
(which was granted) for the present consluera'o"
Of the bill TO enforce and give effect 10 the reco
mendations Of the Paris Tribunal of Arbitration
for the preseryation of the fur seal The bill was
read and Mr. McCreary explained its provisions.
Mr. Dnglev Hep Maine) referring TO the proVi-
sion providing for the seizure OF American NeSSeis
by British officers, upon condition that recpro.
right be granted American officers to seize britsn
vessels asked whether this was In pursuance 'o
any part Of the award by the arbitrators' or was
taken from Of the various tredlies ioOh''e W
the suppression of the slave trade
Mr. Hit CRep ul), a member Of the Committee
on Foreign Affairs, replied that the section was
drawn by the gentleman who represented the
United States before the tribunal, and was deemed
to the enforcement of the provisions OF the
award. 1t was based upon the terms OF the treaty
Of 1870 for the suppression of the slave trade.
The bill was read a third time, and passed with
out a division.
The President and Secretary Gresham learned OF
the passage Of the bill a few moments after the
House had acted and they both expressed gratihca-
ton at the prompt response Of Congress in what IS
considered little less than a National emergency
1t especially pleasing that the bill had passed
without modification. 1t is expected to reach the
White House soon after noon tomorrow, and 1t
will Immediately be approved.
The Secretary Of the Navy has never had any
ofical communication on the subject notwithstand-
ing all reports the contrary, and he has not yet
Issued special instructions to the naval officers
Commanding the ships of the patrol force but on
the decision some time ago reached In Cabinet to
carry out the findings OF the Paris Tribunal. Secre
tary Herbert has already ordered every available
snip TO rendezvous at Port Townsend and Unalaska
by May J. and the rough draft Of the instructions
Is ready for his approval
NO concern is evinced by the President or Secre
iary ply Gresham regarding the attitude OF Great
britain IN this matter, the assurance OF hearty CO.
operation recently received from the British Gov
ernment and Its evident disposition 10 facilitate
me passage OF similar bill through Parliament be-
ing considered wholly satisfactory: But the action
OF Congress to-day renders the Administration TO
some extent almost indifferent to the action Of Great
britain. as the British diplomatic officers have al
ready conceded the accuracy OF the American con-
tention that the decision Of the Paris Tribunal
nnal and binding upon both Nations and Congress
mas IN effect placed the United States in position
rom which no withdrawal is possible.
This country has determined TO enforce the de-
cisions and the law, with the cooperation of all
interested parties II they VIII assist but to enforce
y with without such assistance and all the
force that needed is to be provided by the
ohng OF twelve ships convenient TO the prescribed
Sea. ~ 'e