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and that estimate is founded on dividing the diiVcr- 

 cncc between tlie American estimate of JiNl4,4:o7,0<)0, 

 and the jjritisli estimate of )i^7,07•l,000, the inean of 

 wliicli is Ji>10/.)05,U00: wliicli mean does not in any 

 sort represent the actual claims of the United States. 



Indeed, one of the Arbitrators e\])ressly dcchircd 

 that, in arriving at a conclusion, the Arbitrators were 

 not to be regarded as making an assessnicut, or con- 

 fining themselves to the schedules, estimates, or tables 

 of either of the tv^o Governments. 



Whether the sum a^varded be adequate, depends, in 

 .my opinion, on "whether distribution be made among 

 actual losei"i onhj and citizens of the United /Stated. 



ALIDITV OF TIIIC AWAUD. • 



The principles of the Award are in conformity with 

 the llules of the Treaty, which do but embody in j)re- 

 cise language the traditional policy, inaugurated by 

 Washington with the active supjwrt of Jell erson, pro- 

 fessed by every successive President of the United 

 States, and authenticated by repeated Acts of Con- 

 gress. 



That Great Britain loyally accepts the Award, and 

 will in due time pay to the United States the amount 

 awarded, l^ is impossible to doubt. Tlie Queen's 

 si^eech, at the opening of the present session of Par- 

 liament, not only declares the acrpiicscence of the 

 British Government in the Award, but also recom- 

 mends speedy payment in conformity with the tenor 

 of the Treaty. 



And while prominent members of both Houses, 



