Year: 1869

at time when other Powers pursued apOlIcy narrow
cal and stratecal points OF the Western Hemisphere
has without doubt contributed TO insure the esteem
and sympathy OF other nations 1t appears certain 10
also that the project OF using Northern possessions


he Farce Isles Iceland and Greenland for the estab
lishment OF great chain Of teegraphic communication
between Europe and America. is a and important
step IN suitable drecton IL Will be generally appre-
cated and Will strengthen our position as neutral and


Il is also the leading interest which we have 20
strengthen policy of neutrality that conduced
TO satisfy the desire Of the United States in cedng them
the Island of St. Thomas the Importance OF which, even
in geographical, commercial and stratgetcal point Of
vew exposes US TO he drawn INTO disputes which one
should, above ALL seek 70 avoid without this political
consideration nothing would have induced the Danish
Government to cede isles which are held by so many ties


RaaslO speaks Of his mission to the United States
the differences between the late President and Congress-
and adds:


In part Of the United States have found q want
OF friendship for Denmark and many calm and impair


a persons have expressed to sincere regret at the
delay in ratifyng treaty IL be left out OF
view that the treaty has not been rejected the ratca
ton has been only adjourned, and tins adjournment Is
due to the attitude taken by number OF wise statesmen
the most remarkable Of whom is my friend the Hon;
Charles Sumner, one of the most able and experienced
statesmen OF our epoch, who has during many years
been the leader Of the Senate in all that foreign
affairs and who loses sight OF the regard and con-
sideration due by one Power TO friendly nation.


Besides, favorable change has been made IN the con-
don Of public affairs in the United States Thepassous
which have long governed have gradually become calm
and the public have taken notice OF the facts relative 70
the negotiations which preceded the treaty Ihe primer
pal obstacle TO the ratification Of the treaty has been g
norance OF facts and IT may be to-day regarded as de-
cidedly removed. The knowledge which have OF the
American character in which the sentiment OF right is
profoundly implanted affords me strong reason TO
hope that shall obtain Justice and that my American
friends will justify the confidence have placed IN their
honor confidence which has never been deceived, even
under circumstances the most troublesome.


But having, as well as can, explained the reasons
which have delayed the ratification, cannot possibly
comprehend in the present state of affairs an adjourn
men beyond the next session OF Congress II such should
happen 1t will grieve profoundly not only in regard 10
interests but also account of the unfortunate
influence such would have on the political and
financial character Of the United States lived
long time in that country, and have
conceived attachment too true for the
Strong in the intimate knowledge which have OF the
Government and the people Of the United States, do
not hesitate convey certainty OF the conclusion OF the
treaty and II find myself disappointed my hopes and
will have led my colleagues and the RgsdaR 20
belief will think the earth has ceased 10 be under
my feet and that there is nothing believe
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