The daily union., 1852-08-05

(o Nova scoiia) WILL Notwithstanding the renunoiaton.
be preserved
whole question, that the conduct of England is equally
uniriendIy and unjust Indeed. lind II dthcut- might
almost say mpossbeto ascertain her true motive or The
length which she is prepared TO go and more espe
clally since her government al home and her ON
abroad have heIalded her proceedings TO the world
the instructions OF the Secretary OF State and The or
ders OF the admiral having been equally communicate
through the medium OF the press and now on their way
through Chslendom Where her prudence, after these
disclosures will prompt her 10 stop or how lar IN this dan
gerous her pride, whatever other motive dictates
her course, may mpel her onward am al loss To
lecture Nations before they take such ground, and take
openly, should be very of their rights, and fixed
in their determination to maintain them. MIR. Monroe
equally puzzled IN 1885, under not dlssmlla cir
cumsances, and commend To attention the remarks In
his letter to Mr.. Adams OF July 81 of that year
Extract of letter from Mr. Mouroe Mr.. adams, dated
july Il, 1915.
1t scarcely be presumed that the British govern
men after the result OF the late experiment. the present
seriously renewal OF hosires But i, olten
happens with nations, we'll with individuals that
terion OF its conduct We ought to be prepared every
point TO guard against such an event You will be auen
tive to circumstances. aud give timely notice OF any
danger which may be menaced.
When the honorable senators from Maine and Massa-
chusetts Mr.. HAMILN and Mr. DAvIsJ attributed the
course Of England in this matter TO design to effect
reciprocity arrangement for her colonies by manifesto
ton OF energy and display OF force, could not concur
with them at all in the opinion. thought it was i'm
tuat England would naZaTu Sucn
upon our forbeaIance not to say timidity could not
believe that any British statesman could far mistake
national character to suppose that such course
would exort consent to any measure, whether OBJ
nox0us not thought we had lived in the world so
long. and grown to be one OF its great powers, under
circumstances 90 often requiring energy and resolution
that no nation would regulate lis demands against us
upon the presumption, even il they made with bold
ness, they would be granted with the aacry of fear am
well aware that England, and other powers indeed have
measured their own rights for themselves, and have
compelled reluctant States do them justice And this
lus,ifabe where the demand inconesabe. and vol
unary satisfaction becomes hopeless But this generally
with comparatively small States or with power
full such would he the signal OF war But
did not believe in this category in the estima
ton Of the British administration nor that the experiment
would ever be made OF rinE gun on the Potomac IN
time of peace, to any demand whatever because
such act had succeeded the Tasus | do not
mean that the display OF an unusual force in neigh
boring waters is Indicative OF begerent attitude
would be its appearance upon our own coast; but It
is well calculated to give offence, especially when coupled
with the avowed determination Of 30 turning the CIR
cumstances 10 procure commercial arrangements which
II is not certain we shall ever make.
Now, sir recent statements in the colonial papers Jus
tfy the conjecture of the from Maine and Mas
sachnsei,s. and indicate pretty clearly of the objects
OF this new movement Will refer TO some OF them
From New Brunswcker
We have doubt bu attempt will be made by the
American government obtain modification of the
letter OF the fishery treaty between Great Britain and the
United Staes but falling we believe they will, in this,
they will then offer equivalent reciprocity in certain
articles OF domestic growth and produce for the privilege
OF hshng within the prescribed limits The unlimited
sway which American fishermen have heretofore enjoyed
along coasts left them le nothing wish for and
when these colonies wished reciprocity in of theiI
staple articles they treated with the utmost Ddter
Our neghbors had so ons tranpled upon priv.
isses ha. they imagined nsy mad "a 6elec, right to our
valuable source OF wealth. BRUSH subjects would not be
permted TO take single fish. The srctest surveillance
would be exercised TO keep oft all intruders.
From, John Morning News.
The of the British with respect the
American fishermen have caused some sensation in the
mite Staa nd be the
ernmen are anticipated consequent upon the strict inter
ao ali pIebb mar ~ the OF hs
ministry enforce the treaty has been conceived with
view to the negotiations reciprocal free
trade, and that the American government Will be glad to
make terms
From the Montreal Herald.
THE FISHERIES RKcIpRocrrY.-The Americans always
disposed to stand upon any advantages they may
and refuse 10 yield favors 10 Others when themselves
parent compensation When, after aboishing the differ
ental duties asked the small OF reciprocity
what you go, give return The fisheries were
suggested by the Americans something that might be
become impressed with conviction that. they
enjoying them without formal concession of privilege,
They might as well sl refuse what the colonies asked II
quie time show them that had something which
we could withhold as well as they; and though know
not whether the desire To obtain reciprocity has not been
Of the grounds for the present sudden
on the part OF the imperial government hold that such
action.
understand, also, that similar views were expressed
IN Parliament during alusion TO this sub
lect trust for the permanent welfare OF both coun-
ues that this effort, compulsory OF efeciing
a diplomatic arrangement, will be abandoned.
Apart from this conecture-for il is only such--wiat
does England intend TO do il stated in many OF
our journals, for sitting STILL that we do no,
know what is the exact object OF Englan Well cir
that is precisely of most serious grounds OF
plant. A great movement going in a part of the
ocean where we have immense interests al stake. A
powerful armament has arrived there rife
that policy is 10 be adopted the British minister
here, and the British Secretary OF State and the British
admiral, talk Of "encroacbments - and the whole
tenor OF the preparations show that what is thus termed
is TO be resisted and yet have information off,
very able and respectable journal OF this city, which
generally read with pleasure and often with profit (he
lntelgencer) and for whose editors have much per-
sonal regard, gives US the following information;
Nor has the present proceeding by the British author
ites been sudden, entirely without notice.
TO be supposed We are informed, upon the beet author
iy that sbout the 7h of this month the minister Of Great
adopted by the British government prevent the repet-
ton OF the complaints which had frequently been made
Of the encroachments of vessels belonging citizens OF the
United States and of France the fish grounds
representations had been addressed tho government
Great Britain by the governors o the British North Ameri-
can provinces in regard to those encrouchmen the e
feet that the colonial fisheries seriously pein
the Admiralty for stationing Oft New Brunswick, Nova
Scotia, PSnce Edward's Island and In the Gulf OF St
Lawrence, such force of small sailing vessels aud
should be deemed sufficient prevent further
fractions OF the treaty
f1hc minister Of Great Britain at the same time also
informed that 1t the commond OF his
government that the officers employed upon this service
should be specially eujoned 10 avoid all interference with