VOL. III. NO. l5O.
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crisis thought could be averted in thetirst place
by upholdins the acknowledged principles Of pub
lie law, and, in the next lace, by demanding an
apology for whatever against these principles Of
law had been done by the British Government
Let US put OURSELVES rig hit in the first place, and
! insist that THEY shall do right in the next.


While, in England in 1899, happened to be
called on to address large assembly of English
persons, and in abiding to the relation OF things
between the two countries, | stated there what
thought, and what now think, Of any points in
controversy which might terminate in war between
the United States and England and Of the results
Of such contest declaring that the only advantage
which either would enjoy would be in possessing
the right of the cause. With the tight our side
we are match for England. With the right on
her side she is a match for us-and fer any BODY.
In all the differences between nations and in the
final judgement upon them great new element
has come into The constitution Of the tribunal |
mean the tribunal of the public opinion of lhe
world q natien will not go to now, either
with the consent Of her subjects people unless
the grounds and reasons sufficient to justif.!
her in the general judgement of the world The
influence of civilization, the influence Of commerce
and above all the influence OF that heavenly light
which shines over Christendom, restrain mem

ordinate love of ambtionthrough the bloody scenes
of war and, as has been wisely and truly said,
every settlement of national differences between
Christian States, by reasonable negotiation and
on the principles of public ldstce, is new tribute
to, and a new proof Of, the benign influence of the
Christian creed.


In regard TO the terms of this treaty, in regard
to the matters made subjects of discussion, it is
somewhat awkward for me TO speak, because the
treaty and correspondence have never been authen-
tically published. But | persuade myself that,
when the whole shall be calmly considered, it will
be found that at least there has been manifested
good disposition to maintain every just right of the
country and every point of honor on the one side,
and to set proper value upon lasting peace be-
tween us and the greatest commercial nation in
the world on the other.


Gentlemen while thus acknowledge the com
plimcnt you have paid to me, / have an agreeable
duty perform towards others. In the first place,
| have great pleasure III bearing testimony 10 the
intelligent attention manifested by the President
of the United States, and TO his sincere and AJAX
ous desire in the whole negotiation, to bring 1t
to successful termination; and it gives me great
pleasure to acknowledge now, as | shall ever ac-
knowledge while live, my obligations to him for
the unbroken and steady confidence which he re-



States, if troubled, and disparaged by a jealous,
and distrustful administl alton, would indeed
have been an unequal match for the cool and
sagacious representative of one of the most
powerful and proud nations of EHrope-pos-
sessing, to the fullest extent. the confidence of his
Government and the authority to bind it, in con-
Germs OF the most vital interest, TO any course in
which he might agree.


never shall forget the frankness and generosi-
ty with which, after a long interview in which
suggestions were exchanged on both sides with
the utmost freedom and liberality, was told that
upon my shoulders, and in my discretion, rested
the ultimate decision of every question at issue be-
tween the two nations.


| desire also to acknowledge, as | do with
hearty cordiality, the aid received from the 9th
er gentlemen concerned in the administrator OF
the government may here say what have said
in a more official manner, that the highest respect
is due to the Commissioners of Maine and Mas
sachusetts, for their cordial co-operation-their
faithful adherence to the interests ot their own
States, mingled with just consideration OF what
was due to the general government. And hope


shall not rc spass ON the proprieties OF the occa
sion if speak of the happy selection made by
the governmen, of England, in the man sent on
this mission Of peace who, though steadily pur-
suing the interests of his government, yet
possesses large and liberal views, with uengih
and weight of character which would cause every
thing to which he should agree to receive the ap-
probation of the whole people Intimately ac-
ouainted with the relations of the two countries,
and always acting with strict integrity towards the
people and the government of the United States
am sure he will find his work received with
commentator at home, and if peace should be
made, with congratulations for having been instru,
mental in making an arrangement satisfactory and
desirable only TO one party, but to all parties
for making an arrangement honorable to both
nations, as all Just arrangements are,-and winch
he may well consider the greatest labor OF his
life.


hardly know whether it is proper on this oc-
Gus sion to advert to the CORES poHdence but wnen
it shall appear with the discussion of the other
important questions-ior the occasion was sought
there TO treat upon subjects of great moment and
cencern-whcu these shall be laid before the pub
lie and shall be calnly and thoroughly read,
shall venture to trust their judgement concerning
them.


There yet remain, gentlemen, in our ioIelgh re-
lations several sub jects Of considerable interest
yet unsettled with England. In the first place
there is tho important subject OF our colonial
trade, or the trade of the United States with the
Northern British provinces and the West Indie
1t became my duty to leok into this snelect-'o
keep the run Of it, as we say from 1889 to the
present time. was constrained to believe, indeed
l know tina, the operation Of that Arrangement Is
unfav to the shipping and navigation OF the
United States, especially of New England.


1t is an important subject for the cxertions OF
diplomacy or for the consideration of Congress
one or both. Congress called upon the department
in which am for information, and respectable
Committee of the House of Representative pre-
sented report upon the subject. II is one which