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Show By W. U. Telerraph. PEACEFUL ARBITUATION. New York, 20. A Geneva special says count Sclopis, in hie speech opening open-ing tho tribunal, thanked the court for the honor of being called upon to preside, pre-side, aud said that the tribunal had evidence that a m:w direction had been given to the ideas governing nations most advanced in civilization, in which an elevated sphere of politics prevails over the tendencies of tho ancient routine rou-tine of war, and places the interest ol' humanity above those of policy. Such a work is hailed by overy generous heart as the fulfillment of the wishes ; expressed in the congress of Paris in ' to refer points of difference between be-tween nations to friendly powers. Thanks to the initiative of the statements state-ments of England and the U. S-, this idea bears fruit, and history will tell how, amid recrimination on both 6ides, a way muy bo always left open fur the setilement of a dispute peacefully. The prime minister of Kuglaud has spoken of tho treaty as au example to other nations. Let us, gentlemen, cotigratulatulate ourselves on assisting this work, and hope that the joyful anticipation an-ticipation may be fulfilled, that the old maxim might conquers right will disappear. Do not despair, because we ate called to consider a question alter al-ter proloDgued negotiation; but hope, rather, by the documents produced, the arguments delivered, and longer investigation, for a safe solution; and let us judge with profound equity, and absolute impartiality. We may anticipate antici-pate every assistance from the agents on both sides, and tho con&el, who are eminent jurists and casuisus,and known all over the world. We are engaged in a work of peace, affecting the interests inter-ests of humanity everywhere. You, live myself, deuire by this means to prevent future war, and in the words ol the great Georgo Washington, we all believe that, "It" there be ono truth firmly established, it is that there is a relationship between the pure maxims of an honest, magnanimous policy, and the solid rewards of prosperity and public happiness." |