Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-09-29
Our Fishery Troubles.

Our Fishery Troubles.
Our Canadian neigi,bors. who are In the
nondescript stages between independence
and colonial dependence-have during the
last summer season been acting out a sort
Of dog -in-the-manger policy towards our
fishermen ia the Gulf Of ~. Lawrence
Not having the enterprise. or capital-or
both-to gather the wealth from their wa
tiers, they have through small and petty
spite sought to prevent our hardy New
England fishermen from reaping the har-
vest. By curious aud unfair interpreta-
ton Of our fishery treaty With Great Brit
ain, they have sough, to shin the three
mile from shore fishing limit from its orig
nal intent. and make 1t apply To their new
notion that the line meant from "headland
Ia hcadland" a we'll. u this prevailed IL
would shut our fishermen ont from some
of the best fishing ground. In the Gull VS.
trrS--Bay Vcrte and Ray Chaleur being
examples. both being properly arms of the
sea. aud very broad at the mouth
The canadian Government ha. no, only
fitted ont war vessels of its own. Int has
procured some others IN addition from the
British Government. 10 track ami hara,s
onr fishermen in those waters. The latter
in pursuing their Industry IN the way they
had done for wears, were offcn surprised
In the unconscious violation Of The treaty
under H. new Interpretation. and made TO
suffer &" the extent of the cpnii.ca;ion IF
their vessels and outfits. In addition Ia
thu They have BEEN refused refuge. shelter
and supple, ia the harbors Of the prov
incr- mot by the people. who were only
too willing to afford them shelter. and sup
ply them With everything needed, bu by
the miuion- "f Canada and Great Britain.
Ihl- ha> also psoH"d serious drawback
to our fishermen, MANI of whom started
Tor chc bay. A. was their wont, m!nus Ice
aud other necessary matters II outfit. but
found when thrs reached the Colonial
ports nui only cpuld dizzy nn; ct these
things. but that. contrary 10 all the usage,
81 nations IA 4 state ot peace. thy were
not allowed ~ stay III port longer than
twenty -four hnnr- Ihry were. therefore.
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seemingly view "a mi. STAT of affair. Win
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looking ail.r the Interests IT oar fishermen
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IL would help - pave the way for Nsor-
u,i- prosecution 81 tic -.liabama claim"
agaiu-, Great Britain. aud furnish mate
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crly have fpr H. chief condition.-.. give "a
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