II.–The controversy submitted to arbitration. June 10, 1872. The counsel of the United States, in propounding to this august tribunal the cause in controversy between that nation and Great Britain,…
I.—Introduction. June 10, 1872. By the fifth article of the treaty of Washington, it is provided that, “it shall be the duty of the agent of each party, within two…
[Argument.] June 10, 1872. Sir: We have the honor to hand you herewith the argument prepared by us as counsel of the United States, in order that, in pursuance of…
No. 19. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. [Extract.] Legation of the United States, London, April 25, 1872. No. 210.] Sir: At this moment it appears too probable that the Government…
No. 18. Mr. Fish to General Schenck. [Extract.] Department of State, Washington, April 23, 1872. No. 184.] Sir: It is unnecessary now to consider what action this Government might have…
No. 17. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. [Extract.] Legation of the United States, London, April 18, 1872. (Received April 30.) No. 198.] Sir: * * * * * I spent…
No. 16. Mr. Fish to General Schenck. Department of State, Washington, April 16, 1872. No. 181.] Sir: I have given very careful attention to the note of the 20th March,…
No. 15. Mr. Fish to General Schenck. [Telegram.] Washington, April 2, 1872. We understand the British Government is bound to file Counter-Case, and that their so doing will not prejudice…
No. 14. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. [Telegram.] London, 1st April, 1872. Have you any objection to British Government filing Counter Case, without prejudice to their position in regard to…
[Inclosure 3 in No. 13.] General Schenck to Earl Granville. Legation of the United States, London, 21st March, 1872. My Lord: At a very late hour last night I received…