Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09
.CANADA'S FISHERY TILT.
THE CORRESPONDENTS WITH
ENGLAND MADE PUBLIC.

determination Not 10 Meet Him Halt
Way-John Bull shows the Effect.
WASHINGTON. Dec. S-The President
to-day transmitted to Congress the cor
respondence which has taken place in
regard to the Canadian fisheries dispute,
and letter from the Secretary of State
on the same subject.
Following is the Presidents letter Of
traDsmittal:
III the Senate and House Of Representation:
Transmit herewith letter from the Sec
retary OF State, which is accompanied by the
corresponderce in relation to the rights Of
American fishermen in British North Ameri-
can waters, and commend TO your favorable
consideration the suggestion that the Commits
alon he authorized by law 10 take perpetu-
ating proofs of the losses sustained during the
mast wear py American fishermen, owing to
their unfriendly ani unwarranted treatment
bv the local authorities of the maritime prov
irces of the Dominion OF Canada. may have
pccasinn hereafter to make further recon-
mendatons during the present session for
such remedial legislation as may become uec-
pssarv for the protection Of the rights OF our
citizens engaged in open sea fisheries in the
North Atlantic waters.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
EssoutiUe Mansion, WASHINGTON, Dec s, 1856.
SECRETARY BAYARD'S LETTER.
Secretary Bayard's letter is as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 1885,
To the President:
The Secretary of State has the honor to
submit to the President, with view to its
communication to Congress, the correspond
epCe relative to the fisheries in the waters
adjacent to British North America, which has
taken place during the present year. 1t will
disclose the action of this department anu of
our Minister to Great Britain in relation to
the disputed construction of the convention
Of 1918, and what has been done to procure
such an Interpretation of its provisions as
will be acceptable to both parties to that in
srument and consistent with their mutual
interest and honor. From time to time since
the conclusion OF the treaty of 1918
differences have arisen between the two
governments as to the extent of the
renuncation by the United States of their
former f,h ng rights in common in the littoral
waters Of British North America, and the
true definition of the rights and privileges re-
tanned by and expressly guaranteed to the
United States in the first article of that con-
ventOn. The history of this quest on during
the period from 1918 to the present time has
been one of unsuccessful attempts to ADJUST
resp Ctive claims, and occasionally difficulties
have been bridged over by temporary ar
rangements, notably by the treaty of Wash
mgton of June 5, 1854, and of May s, 1871, the
fishery articles of the latter having been abro-
gated by the United States on June 80, 1876.
It is deeply to be regretted that the efforts of
his department, as shown by the correspond
.nce submitted to arrive at such an agree
nent as would permit instructions of ike
tenor 10 be issued by the government of Great
Bitain and the United States to guide
citizens Of the respective nationaljties in un-
mOesed exercise of their ghts of fishing in
the waters in question and defining he limits
Of lawful action therein, have not as yet
reached a final and satisfactory result. Al
though propositions are now pending for con-
siderstlon which, 1t Is hoped, may prove the
basis OF just and permanent settlement, yet
mil MAJ af.Vv To iann h o
this lOng-standing subjectEas illustrating the
obvious necessity in the interest of amty and
good neighbOrhOod of having a clear and we'll
defined understanding of the relative rights
OF the two governments and their respective
clllZens 1t Is considered eXpeuient that Con-
sress should have full knowledge of the ac-
tOn OF the Executive in the premises to assist
Ihem In their deliberations upon this import
ant subject.
1t Will be observed in the course
Oh THIS correspondence that notification
mas not failed to be duly given to the govern
ment OF Great Britain that compensation is
expected for the loss and damage caused to
american fishermen by the UNIV warrantable
action OF the local authorities of the Dominion
Of Can ada, not merely by the summary seizure
o. ther vessels and the exaction of heavy
eles ID advance of hearing and judgment, but
Vf tne curtallmeHt OF the privileges to which
.ney we're justly entitled under commercial
regulations As well as treaty stlpuletions and
.onsequent interference with their legitimate
n1usIry were seriously diminished and in
many cases wholly destroyed.
II ~ would seem proper that steps in per-
gm gye,udm rel memoriam should be taken by
TougreSs TO allow proofs to be maue and
Paced upon record of these losses and in
uIleS 10 our citizens to enable them to be
Iopery presented TO her majesty's govern
1eus oa lof settlement, and that Tor tn 8 purpose
oCn cullihIsslon should be authorized by Con-
n@eSs @ 10 take the necessary proofs of the re-
P'''i'e claimants. Respectfully submitted,
THos. +. BAYARD, Secretary.
Inc correspondence inclosed consists
VI IVA communications from Secretary
DDayard, Minister West and Minister
Phelps.
OPENlNG THE CORRESPONDENCE.
lne correspondence opens with q dis
SDdlch OF the date OF March 10, 1886, from
Uliusn Minister West TO Secretary Bay
~, transmitting the request OF Earl
"oseoery TO be informed whether it ia the
menlion OF the United States govern
menI 10 give notice to United States fisher
sl %Su lhat they are now precluded from
asolng in British North American terri
%an. MAJ waters, as her majesty's govern
Nc JVnt are now considering the expediency
~ Ssulh Ssl hg reciprocal notice with regard
" " p' iVlsh nshermen in American waters
,e,itH communication Secretary Bayard
pileu, under date OF Marcf 23, that the
sulhg question is now understood to rest
se4lstlng treaties precisely as though
IshIng articles had been Incorporated
'ue treaty OF Washington. He adds:
% new OF the enduring nature and I'M
rsH 'Gt Nv extent OF the rights secured to Amer
hrr,,a'Iner uanermen in British North American
tes.,Vilai tEoil IA waters under the provision of the
MIN WI !oIo, To take fish within the three
brt,,L Luiit Nv iu certain definite parts OF the
Nro ''n u y North American coasts ard - dry aud
h Asu there under certain conditions
poih hSS'eTnment has not found it necessary
ma " o nshermen that they are now pre-
Mr Io ,'nr,,m ~ fishing in British North Amer
W. W. territorial waters.
Gu way 10 Secretary Bayard wrote 20
giy's'er west IN reference to the SEIZURE
ISoSuo scuooners Joseph story and David
,rtains sel1uTe OF the vessels mentioned and
h ba,o oPuolshed "warnings" purporting
athortio. oeen Issued by the Colonial
Mde rsvve would appear 20 have been
ttonS Shh,er hr the supposed delegation OF juris-
kisipn oy lhe imperial government Of Great
l., t.N Nuu 10 be intended TO include author
Y trnati pref and enforce the provisions Of
hrked ~ u 1913 To which, Rs / have ro-
h cont..a,rle .,le united states and Great Britain
fNnn. 11olnE parties who can alone deal
Ae egaa, "itn questions arising hereunder.
|ntlye w , W thls colonial legislation and ex-
etto. ."tcTpfetaton, II executed according
strict,o,, "ou'o be uot only to expand the |
1919. ~ ahu lenuhcations Of the treaty
An, ~ tIhnlgn " related solely TO inshore fishery |
psoo 'ne az three- mile limit, so as TO affect |
scus usheries, the right Go which remained
bit a, oan,eu ana unimpaired for the eujoy- |
rb,r ~ Sl,iAens OF the United States. but |
riegoo ulnlnlsh and practically 10 destroy |
hpe eya vas1 cNPressly secured 10 American |
.eesels TO viat those inshore watera |
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