Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-13
THE FISHERIES QUESTION.

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The Minister of Marine gives the fol-
lowing explanation regarding American
vessels seized by the imperial and Cana
dian cruisers during 1870 for illegal fish
ing
The Womfatuck was seized June "a, in
Aspy Bay, Nova Scotia, actually fishing
close in shore. The captain Of the vessel
admitted having caught fish within the
prohibited limits during the day, and that
he was aware he was fishing Illegally.
The j. II. Nickerson was seized June
10. at Ingonish Island, Nova Scotia, actu-
ally fishing inside the island, within mile
from the shore. She had been previously
warned three times-on the 25th, 26th and
9th of June-with notice that the vessel
| would be seized. The captain was per-
sonally informed that he had already vio-
lated the law by remaining in shore with
out leave. He was supplied with copy
of Mr.. Boutwelrs circular to American
fishermen.
| The G.. Marshall was seized July 81, at
Sany Beach, inside of Gaspe Bay, Quebec,
actually fishing and drawing a seine
ashore. She had been previously boarded
and warned.
| The Albert was seized August 20, at
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, vi
oIating the Merchants Shipping act. The
owner, master and crew. by their own
plea, acknowledged the offence.
The Clara f. Friend was seized at Broad
Cove, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, actually
fishing within three miles of the shore,
having been previously warned. She was
rescued by the crew, but recaptured.
| The three seizures last named were
made by her Britannia Majesty's cruisers.
| The Lottie was seized August is, inside
of Gaspe Bay, actually fishing, having
fished for seven days within the prohibited
limit. She had been previously warned.
The Lizzie A. Farr was seized August
27, at Seven Islands, Quebec, about one
hundred miles inside the mouth Of the
river St. Lawrence, actually fishing one
fourth of mile from shore. The master
was aware that the vessel was transgress-
ing. The owner subsequently pleaded
for release on the ground that he had
specially directed the master not to fish at
that place. The master and crew were
fishing on shares with the owner.
| The A. n Monson was seized Septem-
Der 3, near Broad Cove, Sea Wolf Island.
Cape Bretsn, n. S., actually fishing be-
tween the island and mainland, distant
about one and one-fourth miles from either
shore. She had been previously warned.
The A. +. Franklin was seized October
10. at Broad Cove, Cape Breton, N. s.,
having fshed within the prohibited limit,
after warning on the 7th of that month,
The captain strongly denied having tished,
and although the boarding officer felt sat
isfed that trespass had been committed he
desisted for the time being from making
the seizure; but afterwards he obtained
proof that the vessel had fished extensive
ly on the 10th and 1lth, within the prohib-
tied limits, and the seizure was effected
October Is.
The Canada was seized October 25, at
Port Hood, n. B., for smuggling.
The Romp was seized November 8, at
Back Bay, n. b., having fished at Grand
Manan Island, n. b., within prohibited
limits. The master admitted he was
aware of the illegality of such fishing.
The White Fawn was seized November
25, at Head Harbor, Campo Bello. N. b.,
preparing to fish.