The Sun.
London, England, 1871-01-18 00:00:00

THE CANADIAN FISHERIES QUESTION.

The question of the Canadian Fisheries continues to
excite great interest in the United States. The New York
Herald, always prompt to take up the topic of the day,
devotes more than a page of close print to a summary of
the views and feelings of the disputants. The account
is an impartial one, for the same space is devoted to the
opinions of the Dominion statesmen as to the sentiments
of Massachusetts. The members of the Canadian Govern-
ment maintain that it is not true, as staled by the Presi-
dent, that they are applying any new measures of severity
to American fishermen in their waters. On the contrary,
they have practically surrendered a very important point,
the headland point, and only enforce their exclusive fishery
property, three miles from shore. They were amazed at the
tone of the President's message and the charge he brought
against them, and hint that an eminent American of
great influence named " Buncombe" has something to do
with it. Through all the period between the Treaty of
1818 and the Reciprocity Treaty of 1854, the Canadians
maintain that when they seized offending ves-
sels they always did so without notice. So far from
being unfavourably disposed towards American
fishermen, they argue that they have made many
and valuable concessions, allowing them the right;
to fish in all the bays and harbours up to the three-mile
limit, while the advantages under the Reciprocity Treaty
were, they consider, mainly on the side of the Americans.
Canada got nothing under it at all equivalent to the un-
unlimited fishing right of the United States,
and the Canadians are amazed that it should
ever have been repealed by the American Government.
The Canadians have this season resumed their position
under the treaty of 1818, only maintaining the two points
of the exclusive inshore fishing line, and the absolute
necessary distinction of character between a fishing and
trading vessel. As for the St. Lawrence naviga-
tion, they profess themselves perplexed to know
what the President meant. They should not have
thought it possible for anyone to forget the Falls of
Niagara, but the President seems to have overlooked the
fact that the natural waterway from Lake Superior to the
ocean is considerably impeded by falls and rapids.
Some of these are reckoned among the physical wonders of
the world. They must reckon among the pc,litical wonders
that an American statesman should leave them out of view.
The Canadians declare that the water way of the St.
Lawrence basin is only navigable by ;their canals, and
these are used as freely by the Americans as by them-
selves. On the other hand the fishermeri.'of Gloucester,
Massachusetts, are full of indignant histories of affronts
and illusage received at the hands of the Dominion
authorities.

The New Fork Herald of the 7th inst. gives the
following important rumour from Washington:—" It is
reported that the Adminstration is perfecting a plan
whereby the Government shall resume specie payments
before the Ist of January, 1872."

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the
Royal Albert Hall was held on Monday to settle the
preliminaries for the opening by the Queen on the 29th of
March. Present, the Right Hon. H. A. Bruce. in the
chair ; Sir T. Buddulph, Mr. Bowling., Mr. Cole, Mr.
Thring, and Lieutenant-Colonel Scott, secretary. It was
resolved to give the proprietors of seats and season ticket
holders for the London International Exhibition special
privileges in obtaining tickets of admission.
A deputation of salesmen, butchers, and others
interested in the trade in British cattle, on Monday had
an interview with Earl de Grey, and pressed for the
removal of the existing restrictions. These, it was alleged,
had given rise to great dissatisfaction and inconvenience,
and memorials complaining of the consequent injury to
trade had been sent up from many parts of the United
Kingdom. Mr. M`Cullagh Torrens, M.P., and Sir C.
Wingfield, M.P., were amongst the speakers who enforced
the views of the deputation. Earl de Grey would give no
pledge that the cordon could be entirely removed, but he
promised that the subject should receive the serious con-
sideration of the Government.

DEATH F 11.0.11 DESTITUTION.—A woman named
Maria Davidge has died at Langport from destitution. On
viewing the body the jury found that the only vestige of
furniture in the ground-floor room was a stool belonging
to a neighbour, and an old bench that had served as a
table. Upstairs there was no bed, nor furniture or clothing
of any kind. The single room contained the remnants
of an old stump bedstead, within the posts of which a
quantity of filthy rags, with a quantity of wheat and oat
dust, had been placed. This formed the bed upon which
the deceased and her son, a boy 15 years old, had huddled
together. The jury censured the youth for not obtaining
assistance.

REQUIEM MASS FOR MARSHAL PIUM.—A solemn
Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Marshal Prim,
has been celebrated at St. James's Spanish-place, London,
in presence of a large number of Spanish residents. The
music was Mozart's " Requiem," which was most effi-
ciently executed by the principal singers of the church
choir, supported by a grand chorus of about 30 voices,
with a full orchestral band, under the direction of Senor
Lago, and Mr, Fagan, the organist of St. James's. The
high altar. was draped in black, and black hangings were
placed on the front of the organ gallery and some of the
pillars of the church. A grand catafalque was erected in
front of the altar ; on the top were placed a coronet, a
marshal's baton and sword, and numerous lighted candles
surrounded it. The ceremony concluded with the
tensing of the catafalque and sprinkling of it with holy
water.

PICTURES ON HOSPITAL WALLS.— The Royal
Hospital of Incurables at Putney, has, through the
liberality of one of its warmest supporters, become what
may not inappropriately be termed a "picture gallery.'
A gentleman—one whose delight is to do good by
stealth," and would therefore not care to see Ins name
publicly associated with an act of most thoughtful bene-
volence,be allowed to speak of him as
theay hospital—has presented to it as
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many as 400 chromolithographs of the best kind, which
he has had put into handsome frames, and hung round
the walls of every apartment in the building where the
afflicted patients lie helpless ; or, if able to move about,
where they are accustomed to assemble. It is not easy
to imagine with what pleasure these beautiful trans-
cripts of nature are viewed by the inmates, not a few
of whom are incapable of seeing anything beyond the
walls of the rooms in which, amid pain and suffering, they
are, in all probability, destined to pass the remainder of
their wearisome lives. Melrose Hall, the name of the
hospital would well repay a visit; it is most beautifully
situated, and is open to the public any day of the week.
There are many vacant rooms the committee would
most thankfully fill did its finances permit, and the
afflicted in all parts of the country are craving for admis-
sion by hundreds ; for there is no distinction of locality,
or sect, or creed, to render any oandidate ineligible;
lie or she must be simply pronounced incurable—what a
condition only to think of !--by -medical authority.
We have no doubt the. donor of the pictures already.there
would only be too glad to decorate the now empty apart-
ments as lie has those which are occupied. There are,
we know; one or two other hospitals in the metropolis
that have received gifts somewhat similar; but none, so
far as our observation extends, which can point to such a
munificent donation as that we now record.—Art Journal.
KINAIIAN'S LL WilisKY.-.7--This celebrated and most
delicious old mellow spirit is the very cream of Irish
Whiskies, in quality unrivalled, perfectly pure,_and more
wholesome than the finest Cognac Brandy. Note the
red seal, pink label, and cork branded " Kinalian's LL
Whisky." New Wholesole Depot, GA, Great Titchfield-
street, Oxford-street, W,

IDItESS SUITS, 255. to 635.

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and Caps, Boots and Shoe; and complete outfits for all climates.
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Any tide exchanged if not worn or injured.
List of Prices, with Rules for Self-measure, Patterns, and
Fashion-sheet, gratis and post-free.
E. MOSES and SON'S Establishments are closed every Friday
evening at sunset till Saturday evening at sunset, when busi-
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ITALIAN. OPERA BUFFA COMPANY,
(LIMITED).--LYCEUM THEATRE.
THIS EVENING {Wednesday), January 18th (for the second
time in any country), the New Opera, ALI BABA (written ex-
pressly for this Company).
Boxes on the grand tier, £3 35.; stall tier, £2 12s. 6(1.; upper
circle, £1 lls. tkl.; orchestra stalls, 10s. 6d.; grand tier dress
seats, 75.• upper circle seats, 45.; pit tickets, 2s. 6d.; amphi-
theatre, is.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.-
Sole Lessee and Manager, F. B. Chatterton.—Morning
Performances every Wednesday and Saturday, until Saturday,
February 25th, inclusive.—T 111 S EVENING (Wednesday), will
be produced the Drury Lane Grand Comic CHRISTMAS ANNUAL,
written by E. L. Blanehard, entitled the DRAGON OF
WANTLEY and Harlequin Old Mother Shipton ! with New
and Characteristic Scenery by William Beverly, whose personal
services are now exclusively devoted to illustrating the produc-
tions of this Theatre. The general action of the Pantomime
arranged by, and the whole produced under, the direction of
Mr. Edward Stirling. Characters in the opening by Messrs.
Fred. Yokes, 11. Moreland, Charles Steyne Fawdon Yokes, H.
Naylor, Seymour, Firth, Meade, Webber, F. Wright, Master
Ransil: Misses Victoria Yokes, Jessie Yokes, Rosina. Vokes
Harriet Coveney, M. A. Basquerville, A. Hamilton, Hall,
Florence Harvey, De Grey, Ross, Tunbrell, Elphinstone, Har-
court, Lee, Leslie, Mills, White, Burpitt, Rivers, Russell,
Hastings. The Harlequinade will include those popular Pan-
tomimists, forming a Double Company, F.
.Ewins, and W. H.
Harvey, Clowns ; Paul Herring and J. Mor is, Pantaloons ; W.
Fawdon Yokes and filtonette, Harlequins ; the Misses Rosina
and Jessie Vokes, Columbines ; Miss Lizzie Grosvenor, Har-
lequina. B. Slowman; Imitator of Birds, &c. Mr. H. Collard,
the Pocket Sims Reeves. Master Dassie, the Chickaleary Boy.
E. D. Lyon, the Short Footman. Lawson and Garton, the French
Tierrots. Master 11. Rawlings, Clog Dancer. La Paqie, the
Baby Velocipedist. The Masks and Costumes from Designs by
Vandyke Brown. The Music Composed and Selected by Mr. W.
C. Levey. The Dances and Action of the Ballet, and the general
business of the Children's Scenes, Invented and Arranged by Mr.
John Cormack. The Comic Scenes and Tricks, &c., arranged by
Mr. John Cormack and Messrs. Evans and Harvey. Doors open
at Half-past Six ; commence at Seven. Box-office open from
Ten till Five daily. Private Boxes, 1,2, 3,4, and 5 Guineas.
Stalls, Vs. Dress Circle, Ss. First Circle, 4s. Balcony, 3s.
Pit, 2s. Lower Gallery, ls. Upper Gallery, ad.

THE DRAGON OF WANTLEY ; or, Harlequin
Old Mother Shipton, will be produced To-night (Wednesday)
January 18, and positively withdrawn on Saturday, February
25. Places can be secured from the first until the last date.
MORNING PERFORMANCES every WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY ; therefore, to prevent disappointment, an early
application for seats is respectfully requested. Box-office
open from Ten till Five daiIy.—THEATRPE ROYAL DRURY-
LANE.

lORNINTI- PERFORMANCES of the Grand
Pantomime, entitled the DRAGON OF WANTLEY,
every Wednesday and Saturday. Children and Schools at re-
duced prices to the following parts of the Theatre ;—First Circle,
Dress Circle,OYAL DRURY LANE.
and Stalls. Box Office open from 10 till 5 daily.--
TH

rpHEA.TRE ROYAL, HAYMARKE T.
j_ Fifty-first Night of a NEW FAIRY COMEDY. —nus
EVENING (Wednesday) at Seven, O'Keefe's Musical Piece, THE
POOR SOLDIER, with selections from the original music.
Patrick, Miss Fanny Wright? Norah, Miss Fanny Gwynne•
After which, at arquarter to Eight o'clock, a new Fairy Comedy,
in Three Acts, entitled THE PALACE OF TRUTH. Characters
by Mr. Buckstone, Messrs. Kendal, Everill, Clark, Braid,
Rogers, Mesdames Robertson, Chippendale, C. Hill, Fanny
Wright, and Fanny Gwynne. Act I. Garden of King Phanor's
Codntry House. Act 11. Interior of the Palace of Truth. Act
111. The Avenue of Palms. Followed by UNCLE'S WILL.
Mr. Kendal and Miss Robertson. Concluding with the Farce
of THE SPECTRE BRIDEGROOM. Box otce open daily from
10 till S.

•
PRINCESS'S THEATRE.—SoIe Lessee, Ben-
jamin Webster. Managers, B. Webster and F. B. Chat-
terton.—TlllS EVENING, at seven, PEEP 0' DAY, by Edmund
Falconer, terminating with the celebrated Quarry Scene. At
8.30 an entirely new grand spectacular extravaganza, entitled
LITTLE GIL BLAB ; and How he Played the Spanish D(j)euce.
By H. B. Farnie. The music by Frank Musgrave ; the ballet,
groupings, &c., by J. Milano ; the new and magnificent scenery
by Mr. F. Lloyds and assistants ; the costumes after drawings
by Gustave Dore. To conclude with HE'S A LUNATIC.
Mr. J. Clayton.--Box Office open from Ten till Five.

A DELPHI THEATRE ROYAL.—SoIe Pro-
prietor, Mr. BENJAMIN WEBSTER ; Managers, Mr. B.
WEBSTER and Mr. F. B. CHATTERTON.—THIS EVENING,
at 7, a new Drama, in One Act, SMOKE. Mr. Billington,
Mr. Ashley, Mr. C. H. Stephenson, Mrs. Billington, and Miss
Furtado. At 8.15 ONE TOUCH OF NATURE. Mr. B. Webster
and Miss Furtado. To conclude with THE MISTLETOE
BOUGH. Mrs. A. Mellon, Miss Elise Holt, Mademoiselle
Debreaux, 31(111e. Camilla Dubois, Miss I ellew, Miss M. Cooper,
and Miss Bella Moore, Mi. Brittain Wright, Mr. John Rouse,
and Mr. Odell

V"AUDEVILLE THEATRE, STRAND—.
Lessees— Messrs. H. J. Montague, D. James, and T.
Thorne.—THlS EVENING, at 7, CHISELLING, Mr. David
James ; after which TWO ROSES (19iith night), by James
Albery.- Conclude with ELIZABETH. Supported by Messrs.
H. J. Montague, David James, and T. Thorne, &c. ; Mesdames
Amy Fawsitt, A. Newton, and Nelly Power, &c.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. SWAYBOROUGH
This Evening, at 7, ON AND OFF, LIVING AT EASE.
Messrs. Crouch, Turner ; Mesdames Ada Swanborough,
E. Button, and F; Hughes. CUR-DE-LION, Messrs. Terry,
Fannon, Fenton, and Turner ; M(Iti31110 Amy Sheridan, E.
Button; Santley, Lee, Goodall, &o,

LONDON, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1871