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adjusted by a compromise brought about by
ex-president Grant, who in a conversation with
the Chinese Minister uttered these memorable
words: “An arbitration between two nations
will never satisfy both nations alike; but it
always satisfies the conscience of humanity.”[1]
Not to be tedious, I pass over here many
other remarkable instances in which war and
lesser misfortunes have been averted by
[1] This dispute had assumed quite a serious and
menacing character when the ex-president Grant, on his journey
round the world, came to China. When his arrival
became known, the Chinese prince, Kung, submitted to him
that he should use his great influence in mediating between
the two countries. A specially interesting conversation
followed: “We have,” said Prince Kung, “studied
international law as it is set forth by English and American
authors, whose works are translated into Chinese. If any
value is to be set upon principles of international right, as set
forth by the authors of your nation, the doing away with the
independence of the Liu Kiu Islands is an injustice.” Grant
reminded him that he was there only as a private individual,
but added, “It would be a true joy to me if my advice or
efforts could be the means of preserving peace, especially
between two nations for whom I cherish such interest as
for China and Japan.” Immediately afterwards he returned
to Tokio, the capital of Japan, called upon the Emperor and
his Minister, and advocated a peaceable settlement of the
dispute. He wrote to Prince Kung the result of his
mediation, and produced a scheme for a Court of Arbitration.
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