The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-28
DOMINION BOARD OF TRADE.
Protection Of the Fishries-Regulation Of Lake
Nsvig ation-Insursncs Qusstious-A Conn
msrcial Board Of Arbitration Pro-
posad-Liabiits Of Gov
ernmsnt Railroads.
OTTAWA, Feb. n, 1874.


were entertained by grand dinner last night As
sembled az haii-past ten O'Clock A. N. to-day. II
was agreed the time OF each speaker be limited to
ten min tes, to enable the Board to conclude Its
business to-day.
THE FIsHKREs.
The Hon. Mr. HowLAN spoke upon the fisheries.
He main tanned that the fisheries OF the Gulf OF st.
Lawrence, source OF great revenue to the coun-
try, were a branch OF industry in which every man
might engage, and we're without wall OF protec-
ton, as other Industries required. The catch
az the Gulf last year was estimated ct
Sill OOO, 900 worth, while IN the States the catch
was 81, o00, 900, and that Of France 81 o00 900.
He gave some further very interesting statistics.
and said. in his opinion there was more wealth
In the Gull fisheries than in the iron minee OF the
country. He thought therefore, q commission
should be appointed to report on the fisheries and
the best manner Tor protecting them
After the fishery treaty with the United States
it was understood that American nsh should come
into Prince Edward Island, and that the nsh OF
Prince Edward Island should 60 to the States
free, or that any dues collected should be paid
under protest. The fishermen of Prince Edward
Island paid over $4,000 under protest, but owing
to the seizure OF American vessels, Congress had
refused to recoup the fishermen OF Prince Ed
ward Island.
PROTECTION OF THE FISHERIES.
The honorable gentleman then moved resolu-
ton TO the effect that 1t is advisable that the gov
eminent should take steps during the sitting Of the
Commission at Haliiax next summer to get the
fullest statistics on the fishery question and to
ascertain how best to protect the land fisheries
Mr.. DRuMM0ND, OF Montreal. spoke IN disparage-
ment Of the resolution. He felt sure that the gen.
eral law fisheries would not be applicable to the
different parts OF Canada. He agreed. however.
with Mr.. Howan as to the great Importance OF the
fishery industry In Canada, and hoped the govern
ment would do everything in its power to preserve
Mr.. MCGREGoR followed In similar strain.
Sheriff HARDING seconded Mr.. Howan's motion,
He spoke briefly on the importance OF the question.
ard the necessity OF obtaining the fullest lnlormA
ton with reference to the fisheries.
The motion was put and unanimously carried.
LAWS GOVERNING LAKE NAVIGATION
Mr.. HARTY presented a report the subject OF
masters, and mates, in favor o. examination Of all
masters and mates OF ali vessels navigating the
lakes and rivers o. Canada, the certificates to be
granted by the government examiner or Board OF
competent the Ger i6cates to be cancelled at any
time should the holders prove incompetent.
m p sU IF addressed
the Board on the subject lie thought that the
lakes should have the benefit OF any good law as
wen as the rivers. On the lakes there was rough
weather and sometimes dangerous voyages had
to be performed, and therefore The government Of
country should do all In their power to make life
and property SAFE lie spoke OF the necessary
characteristics Of The SEAMAN and argued at some
/
ton OF masters nd mates. He resumed hts seat
amid loud applause.
INSURANCE.
Mr.. ELLIOTT, OF Toronto introduced the subject
OF insurance, the three following questions being
grouped and considered as One:-'A Uniform nre
insurance policy; foreign lle assurance as AFFECT
ing the national interests OF the Dominion, and
uniformity in the conditions OF IRE and marine
Alter some disc assion Mr.. ELLIOTT moved that
the President and secretary be instructed to for
ward copies OF the form OF policy submitted to the
government and TO the different insurance compa-
MES, acc mpanled by request that 1t be MADE
An anne ndment was added that the question be
submitted to a committee to confer with the in.
surance agents and to report at the nth annual
meeting OF the Board.
The motion was then carried.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Board resumed busin css ~ two O'clock
The Committee on General Inspection presented
a report which recommended several alterations
In the inspection system under the present law,
and that the central rule be adopted Tor the meas
urement OF grain. The report was adopted.
The report Of the committee read recon-
mending the inco operation OF the Boards OF Trade
and that they should be empowered to call and ex-
anime witnesses on mercantile affairs II such
Board were q court OF law.
Mr. KEAYs, OF sarnia, drew the attention Of the
Board to the clause In policies OF some foreign in
surance companies prohibiting the person insured
from engaging In military or naval SERVICE militia
or volunteers not excepted, and thought the gov
eminent should take the matter up
Mr.. GARNEAU, OF quebec moved That the amounts
deposited with the government by foreign insur-
ance companies, being insufficient, should be In
creased
Mr.. LARKE, OF Oshawa, commented on the large
amount OF money which went out oil the country
| each year to foreign insurance companies, and
/ suggested the establishment OF government in
| Mr.. KEAYs IN answer to q question, said in
! Canadian life Insurance companies there was
clause permitting military service In defence OF
The motion embodying Mr.. Garneau's ideas was
put and carried
! Mr.. keays' motion was referred TO committee
TO report next session.
THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
On the subject Of the Canadian Pacinc Railway,
Mr. THOMAS, OF Toronto, was Of opinion that in
absence OF practical report, 1t was useless to dis
cuss the matter. The sense OF the Board was,
however that the work should commence as soon
as possible, So a. 10 open the resources OF the
! Lake Superior and SASKATCHEWAN regions.
MIR. WHTE, o Montreal, moved amendment
that the matter should not be discussed further,
as 1t was impossible TO Keep political sentiments In
The Hon. Mr.. JONES, of st. john n. B., seconded
the amendment, which was carried by a vote Of "a
to II.
Mr.. HARrZ OF Kingston condemned the present
system OF gauging liquors, and moved q reso-
luton recommending the government TO adopt a
uniform standard. aud expressing, as the opinion
OF the Board, tnat sales by weight were preferable.
! Mr. JOSEPH OF Quebec seconded by Mr. Wood, OF
Quebec, moved resolution to the efect that it
was desirable mercantile agencies DONG business
IN TINS country should be requested to give secur-
lty. the same as Insurance companies
MI. CowAN, OF ottawa, opposed the motion on
the ground that agencies did great services III the
Mr.. ROBINSON, OF Montreal, moved an amend
ment, seconded by Mr.. Adam Brown, of Hamilton.
| THAI Tue prOprlcVOrb Vi IHcsc out
OF Canada should be required to appoint persons
in each place where they do business to accept
ervice In case OF action at law against sucn agen-
cles.
Mr.. MoGREGoR Of windsor, was not in favor of
putting any embargo the work OF agencies
The amendment was then carried.
ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENTS.
The election OF Vice Presidents Tor the Provinces
was then proceeded with. The following is the re-
| sult:-New Brunswick, Z. II. Fairweather; Nova
Scotia Cathcart thomson; PRINCE Edward Island,
Hon. G. W. Howlan; quebec, Ii. McLennan; On
tario Hon. James 5. kead
IMPROVING COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE WITH GREAT
| BRITAIN.
| The subject of promoting more intimate rela-
| lions and communications with Great Britain on
commercial subjects through the chambers or
commerce OF Great Britain then taken up.
! Mr.. JosEPHs, OF Quebec, concluded the discus
sion by moving that three delegates he sent from
the Dominion Board OF Trade to England to attend
the meetings OF the Associated Chamber OF Com
merce OF Great Britain, and that delegates be tu-
vited to attend the meetings Of the Dominion
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