The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-08-30
CONGRESS-
An Abstract Of the More Important
Proceedings in Both Houses.



The Senate again resumed the consideration
az the fisheries treaty, which has occupied q
great deal Of the time Of that body for the past
two months. Several amendments TO the treaty
were offered, but were al rejected. The debate
continued ah day Tuesday, and at 6 O'Clock
vote was taken, which resulted in rejection
of the treaty by q strict pErty vote, the Repub-
Leans voting against its adoption. The vote
Wss 80 nays 70 - yeas.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. D.
In the Senate the Joint resolution for the
suppression oflnfecti0us diseases was considered.
and remarks were made by AIr. Cali Fla.), Mr.
Blair n. H.. sud Mr. Sp0oneT Wis., The
resolution was adopted unanimously.
lfr Chandler y. H. called up the resolution
offered by him july 30 calling f0T an investl-
cation Of the Louisiana election. De made
lengthy argument IN favor OF appointing
special committee for that purpose, occupying
The entire days session. The Senate adjourned
ct 5 O'Clock ?. 70.
in the House, the Army and Navy apPropria-
ti0n bills were considered, they occupying the
time CT tie House Tor the day. without reach
ing CONCLUSION. the hour of o'clock, which
had been agreed upon, the House adjourned.
FRIDAY, AUG. "A
President Cleveland sent 10 the Senate the
following message:
"The rejection by the Senate Of the treaty
between the United States and Great Britain
concerning the rights Of American fishermen
il the ports and waters OF British North Amer
lea, justlH5s survey Of the condition 10 which
the pending question Is thus RENTED.
The treaties heretofore negotiated have been
s t-uitiai source OF tr0uale. Our citizens FISH,
Jog in Canadian waters have been subjected 10
numerous and vezatious intelfereuCes aud
EBnuvances Their vessels have been seized
upon prelezrs which appeared entirely mad
mis=sbe. aud hey have been treated by the
Canadian authorities IN manner lBeXcussbly
harsh and oppressive.
misconduct has been justified by the British
authorities by tbe claim that the treaty Of 1913
permitted ii, aud tbsJ it was necessary for the
protection o. Canadian interests. We deny
that treaty agreements Justify these acts, aud
we MAINTAIN tu8J aside from treaty restraints
The relative position of the United states and
Canada Is no,lT nulEhbOrs, the growth Of cur
JOINT commerce and the prosperity Of both
countries which amicabie relations surely
guarantee and above all, he iiDerslity always
extended 20 the people u Canada, furnish mo-
dives for kindness higher ana better than treaty
covenants.
While keeulE sensitive 70 ali that was eXas-
peraUHg ID the conditions and ~ no means
indIsECsed 20 support jest complaints of our
injured citizens, il was deemed best 10 remedy
existing WRONGS by a lair aud just treaty.
fully believe that tie treaty just rejected
By the Senate WIS well suited for the exigeacy
Eud It's provisions adequate for cur security
the future, without the sacrifice cf National
pride and dignity. j am conscious thai neither
my opinion or the value OF the rejected treaty
arc OF importance IN the light OF the Judgment
OF the Senate. But the treaty has been rejected
without apparent d ~p0SIuOu on the part OF the
Senate - either alter or amend its provisions,
while il would seem that II was the evident
TzFr hn
Guided az present touching the matters al issue.
The cooperation Necessary Tor the adj usL-
ment of the loug-standiug differences by con
ference having been rejected, l am by no
means disposed 20 abandon the Interests aud
rights Of car people OF neglect their grievances,
and j therefore taTu 10 the contemplation OF
plan Of retaliation a. mode which still re-
mains Of treating the situation. ! am not IN
mindful Of the gravity Of the responsibility
assumed IN adopting this line Of conduct, nor
Go fail 10 appreciate It's serious cOuseQ ueuues.
Ii VIII lie impossible TO iujure ouf Canadian
1elghb0rs by retai5atoTy measures without IN
hicuBg some damage upon our own citizens.
his rcsul lis from cur proximity, community Of
Interests aud the inevitable c0mmiuEilBg Of
business enterprises " INCH have been developed
by mutual activity.
The policy Of National retaliation embraces
the llllCJiou o. the greatest harm upon those
who have Injured US with the least possible
damage 10 ourselves. There is an evident pro-
FrletF as well as al invitation 20 moral support.
found IN visiting upon the offending party the
same measure or kEud Of treatment OF which
We complain, and as Tar as possible within the
same liIies. The plan VI retaliation, II adopted
should 31 thorough and vigorous
These considerations lead ule ~ invoke the
aid and counsel u the CCugrezs and its support
n s1eh i3rther grant OF power - seems 10 me
nece-ry ana desirable % reuoer effective the
pOiCy ] have Indicated.
The Congress has already passed q law, which
received Executive assent on March 3 I557
providing thal ln case A american vessels visit
iBg the ports ~ the British D0miui0us should
b. deprived Of rights 10 which entitled by
trea1y OF law, or were denied certain other
privileges, tag President might deny 70 yesseis
6uc crews OF the British Dominion any Gu
trance into the waters, ports or harbors Of the
United States. and als9 deny entrance to auy
product Ji said Dominion
4 deem il my duty Do call the attention Of
the Congress 20 certain actions OF the Canadian
authorities ID addition 70 the general ALICIA
tl1lis already luaae, which appear ia such
marked contrast 10 tie liberal and friendly
disposition Of our country, as IN my opinion,
Cal Tor such legislation as viii properly supple
meuJ The power ~ iuauEuraJe retaliation al
Ready vested IN tle Executive"
The President then quotes at length from
the treaty Of Washington ssb lch was negotiated
iu lc4i, Tbich Clearly shows that the British
Dominion % North America got considerable
advantage q The United States IN some Of lhe.e
matters. lie cites the fact that Canadian ves-
GELS and railroads have the same benefits and
privileges WIlb4B tie United States as nave
Ger OWE pcuPie and computations, the canals are
free - their vessels. while on their side Of tie
water every lock and canal which is 3 public
B9rE 81 lle Dominion is subject 20 tolls and
charges The equality with tie inhabitants Vi
canada which We Were prom ised iu the use ol
canals p that culHury did not secure 70 a.
freedom from tolls ID tleir navigation Evi.
ceEce has been furnished showing that vessel,
carrying merchandise 10 Canadian ports Eer,
allowed refund of nearly the whole amount
charged for tolls, while those bound for Amer
can ports aore not allowed any such advan
tage.
The President, therefore, recommends gnct
legislation a. viii give Canadian vessels uavi
eating our canals and their cargUes preclsel,
The same Al llli-ges granted 10 our vessels 4ut
carE0es upon Canadian canals, aud the same b.
measured by the same rule Of discrimination
Tie President closes his message in the follow
ing language:
z lc course which have outlined aud the REQ
cTlliIeE4-tI3us made. reiaLe Inc honor and dig
NIFTY pi our coHItFy and the protection aud presei
vat gH 90 TIE rights and Interests % ali cur usBFie
A Government docs but haiI lls duty when il tru
teCls ils zeu- 10 home and permits them 10 b
Imposed upon aad huuiiilaled To- tAe unfair an
cFsIEes-el.--.s disposition 81 ether Nations II "
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