The Portland daily press., 1886-09-24
"A NEW TREATY.
A Plan to Settle the Fisheries Dis
pute.

OTTAWA, Ont. Sept. 2.3-It turns out that
the visit of Sir Charles Tupper, Canadian
high commissioner in London, to this coun-
try at present is for the purpose OF settling
questions on which Canada disagrees with
England as to the terms of the new CONNER
cial treaty which is being prepared by the
United States and the English gov
ernment.
1t is stated on good authority by one in
position to know, that three or four months
ago representatives of her majesty's govern
ment and United States Minister Phelps, en-
tered into personal communication, looking
towards the preparation OF now treaty,
which should have for its object the better
public. Since then until a month ago, the
work has been going on and the document
was satisfactorily drawn up. Before sub
mitting it to Washington, the English GOV
ernment decided to submit it to the Canadl-
an authorities for examination and SUCH Sug-
gestions as they thought proper to make as
to the conditions which were solicited.
Three weeks ago a copy of the document
was received here from the colonial secreta-
~ and was Immediately followed by Sir
see about permanent exposition. Ihe real
object of his visit was to explain TO Slr
John the position of England as to certain
conditions of the treaty, viz: The hshery
question and reciprocal trade relatlons, as
there are certain classes Of goods on which
it would be to the advantage nf Canada to
have the duty increased or decreased, or
which would injure Eastern interests at
home.
on the very day that Sir Charles arrived a
long cabinet council was held ana tne mat
ter generally discussed. The English view
of the fishery matter not being acceptable,
since then repeated councils of the members
have been held and notifications Will be
suggested to the home government.
It is said the fishery dispute is to be set
IL fhn hnadlqn0 theory and
giving to American fishermen the free and
unrestricted use of Canadian waters, for
which great reduction is made in duty on
fish. The changes from the present trea ty
are many and important. Inc prln9elpiee p9pe 9, od
reciprocity has been carefully considered IN
framing the treaty, and it is thought 1t Will
prove eminently satisfactory to the people OF
Canada and the United States.
1t can positively be stated that such
treaty as the above has been outlined ana
will be presented to the next session Oh Ihe
next Congress for ratification.
Sir Charles returned from Halifax here to-
day and will be presented at an Important
meeting of the cabinet tomorrow, Wnen the
suggestions to be sent to England Will De
agreed upon and drawn up.
The desire was to keep this matter secret
until the treaty was presented.
LONDON, Sept. 23.-Sir j. Ferguson, un-
der foreign secretary, announced In the
House OF Commons this afternoon that per
sOnal communications were passing IN Lon
don between the representatives OF her ma
iesty's government and the United States
minister in the direction of the removal Of
the friction between the fishing interests OF
the United States and Canada arising out
of the defects of the present treaties
Mr. Edward T. Gourley gave notice that at
the next session he would move that 2. com
mittee be appointed 20 ascertain how far the
fishery convention with the United States
could be amended or abolished.
OTTAWA, Sept. 23.-Nothing is yet known
in official circles here regarding the new,
treaty between England and the United
Stotes described in depatches of Ottawa cor
respondents. A rumor has been afioat, how
ever, that arrangements have been completed
for the joint commission to settle the fishery
question. The minister of justice in speak
ing of it said, 81 have not heard of it and
nv only regret is that matters have not
reached the State described. The question
Is still en- StntLe 01O.