The Alabama Claims and the Anglo‐American Reconciliation, 1865–71

摘要: Alabama claims became involved, both emotionally and diplomatically, in every dispute that arose between Great Britain the United States during decade from 1862 to 1872. The desire of expansionist party annex Canada, quarrel over Newfoundland fisheries, intrigues forays Fenians on sides Atlantic, all these complicated a problem already di•cuk enough resolve. Moreover attitudes many American leaders were frequently dictated, not by any consideration f legal niceties case, but whether they did or fayour an amicable settlement at particular time. In same way British diplomats politicians had always consider light wider pressures, Europe North America; fluctuating attitude towards arbitration which marked policy can be explained inthis way, for more was stake than point law even prestige nation. It very largely factors caused negotiations prolonged; it 1870 propelled parties setfiement. resolution required general two countries because become symbol expression grievances ambitions different fronts. This identification with other controversies, this confusion their independent schemes pressure groups much delay.