The Anglo-American arbitration treaty
This document contains the text of the preamble and fifteen articles of the Anglo-American Arbitration Treaty, also known as the Olney-Pauncefote Treaty, which was ultimately rejected by the U.S. Senate and therefore never went into effect. The treaty states that the governments of the United States and Great Britain agree to submit to arbitration in all matters of difference between them that cannot be negotiated diplomatically. The documents details related to the arbitration process, and the treaty’s duration and ratification.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-01-11