RELATING TO THE TREATY OF WASHINGTON. VOLUME IV.-GENEVA ARBITRATION. CONTAINING THE REPORT OF THE AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES; OF THE UNITED STATES ; AND OPINIONS OF STATESMEN, MAGAZINES, AND JOURNALS OF GREAT STRUCTION OF THE TREATY. TABLE OF CONTENTS. I. Report of J. C. Bancroft Davis, agent of the United States.. Award and protocols transmitted Action of Joint High Commission on the indirect claims. Protocol of May 4, 1871, and statement of claims.. In harmony with all previous action .... No exception taken by British commissioners Definition of "Alabama claims” in the protocol binding on the agent. Private claims classed as indirect Preparation of case; principles adopted Unfriendly course of Great Britain and British ministers a want of due What acts of subordinates a government not responsible for Maintenance of insurgent bureaus on British soil a want of due diligence... Submission of this part of the case to publicists. Last chapter pot submitted for advice.. to estimate Delivery of the case at Geneva. Language of the case mild . Comments of the British press. Action of the British government. Contemplated request for withdrawal of the American case. Opinion of the continental press favorable to the United States Exchange of the counter case Industry and zeal of the secretaries Friendly views of the British agent The argument by the counsel regarded as masterly United States argument filed .. British move for long adjournment. Consequent negotiations. Adjudication on the indirect claims Friendly feelings on both sides.. British argument filed; motions for further argument. Opinions on the Florida.. Supplemental arguments ordered and made. Decisions of the tribunal. Damages. Award.. Determination to award a sum in gross. Counsel advise at every stage. Independence and ability of neutral arbitrators.. Due diligence; what was claimed by United States Position of Great Britain.. Views of Count Sclopis Decision of the tribunal.. Unfriendliness of England; views of Count Sclopis. Views of Viscount d'Itajuba .. Views of Mr. Adams His impartiality 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 9 9 9 9 10 10 |
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