Show THE STATE DEPARTMENT I Dill Not Receive tho Sews with Dls 0 appointment WASHINGTON Aug 15News of the I decision was not received at the state department I de-partment with the degree at disappointment disappoint-ment that might be supposed Private information had come that matters in Paris were not looking favorable for the United States Besides there has not always al-ways been in administration circles extreme ex-treme confidence in the strength of the American case and considerable difference differ-ence of opinion existed as to the justness of the claims made by this government Secretary Greshamdeclined to give an expression opinion on the decision He communicated the news to Presiaent Cleveland atQray Gables and also had along a-long conference with Secretary Carlisle It is probab that all vessels composing compos-ing our fee in the Behring sea will be withdrawn exceptarevenue cutter which 1 jl I r will be nsed in maintaining the protective protec-tive zone In accord with the decision of the arbitrators it will compel the United arbiratols States to make compensation to British subjects for abstaining from the capture of seals in the Behring sea during the pendency of the arbitration This does not touch the question of damages prior to that time and further information is awaited a to the nature of the findings with reference to the seizures of 1837 and 1S89 Senator Butler said the award gave more than he expected that he never believed be-lieved the contention that the Behring sea was a closed sea could be maintained Senator Frye thought that the court Would hold that we had a property right in seals and says the decision raises avery a-very serious question as to liability for past action Senator Sherman thought the adjustment adjust-ment of the close season and extension of measures for a prevention of pelagic sealing seal-ing very acceptable |