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Debate Over Indirect Damages and Arbitration Reforms
The letter discusses British objections to American claims for indirect damages under the Washington treaty. It notes public regret over the claim, praises Geneva arbitration, and cites President and Fish positions. Reverdy Johnson urges three settlement paths and stresses peace through arbitration.
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England
Albany Journal
Geneva Board
United States
Union
Philadelphia
Old Bailey
Washington
Fish
Geneva Board of Arbitration
Republic
John
Jonathon
Evangelical Alliance
New York
Baltic
White Star Line
Liverpool
London
Foreign Office
New York Times
Pacific
Tribunal of Arbitration
Geneva
Great Britain
American Peace Society
Baltimore
Reverdy Johnson
Alabama
Geneva Commission
Mr. Johnson