Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-25
FlSHERY'S TREATY COMMENTS
The Situation Discussed on Both
Sides Of the Atlantic.
OPINIONS OF THE ENGLISH PRESS
Its Effect in Wall Strcct-An AII-Ab.
sorping Topic OF Convcrsa-
tion at the National
Capital.

NEW York, August "a There was consd-
cradle anxiety manifested on the stock ex-
change before the opening over the effect of
the presidents message, and first sales of
stocks IN railroads depending upon Canadian
business showed sharp declines Michigan
Central opened down u per cent and Canada
Southern opened down per cent. Support
ing orders had been placed on the market,
however, and prices were bid up k@g4 from
the opening. When this recovery was noted
confidence was at once restored.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, August A.-The presi-
dents message was much commented on by
vessel owners on the arrival of this morn
ng's papers, in which it was printed. The
news soon spread and crowd of vessel
owners cOngrcgated in the merchants ex-
change talking over the matter II was tho
general opinion among business men that nd
one here wanted retaliation as outlined in
the message. On the other hand, the men
who man the vessels are unanimous in their
opinions that what the president has proposed
is just right.
WAsHINGTCN, August 2i.-The presidents
message on the subject of the fisheries treaty
is the all-absorbng topic of conversation
among the few members present in tho
house to-day The democrats praise the mes
sage as a statcsmanlikc uttcrancc, and the
republicans generally condemn 1t as purely
political. Representative Hooker, demo-
cratic member of the committee ON foreign
affairs, which will deal mitially with
the message and the Wilson bill to
give effect to the presidents views,
SAID 81 think it is a very able exposition Of
our rights under the treaty of ISIS and pre-
sents very cogcnt reason for enforcing the
act investing the president with the power to
retaliate against Canadian importers and ex-
portcrs"
Representative Payson, of Illinois, said,
"Without fully committing myself TO it 1
think that the DrpgiIput has sufficient
under the existing law to express the scnti-
ment of our people, and not only compel
recognition of our rights, but secure equita-
be adjustment of the trouble. There is more
politics than necessary in the message. 1t
would be Il very excellent plan for the presi-
dent to put his best foot forward with the
idea of showing his intentions; and if that
were found Intellectual, then he might ask
congress for additional power.n
Representative Crisp, of Georgia, said "I
think the messages recommendation is de-
cidedly the proper thing to do under the cir
cumstanCcs.n
Representative Adams of Illinois (republi-
can) said "lf he needs the power he asks
for he shall have it so far as>ny vote goes. I
am doubtful about the existing law, how
eycr.n
Representative Bayne of Pennsylvania
said: There is nothing in it but scheme
| to recoup the soul of his lost political in-
| fuence and predict that he will do the same
| on the subject of the tariff"
\,
| made TO secure Blaine's opinion on the
presidents message, but he firmly declined
| to be interviewed on the subject, saying that
| he preferred TO give his views to the public
at large upon the stump.
| LONDON, August 24-The st. James Ga
zette, commenting on President Cleveland's
message to congress, says: 1.-THE position is
awkward and unpleasant for both countries.
| The retaliation threatened is so illogical
| and unreasonable that it is difficult TO under
stand its precise cause and meaning. Two
plausible explanations occur 1t may have
| been intended TO influence voters, or merely
| to bluff Canada INTO granting the American
demands. There Is no doubt that the matter
| is a serious one for Canada. Not merely local
| affairs are concerned, but imperial
| interests are also involved. England must
| and will supply proper safeguards for her
| Canadian interest. We must await the next
step. 1t is difficult to suppose that the mat
| ter viii be allowed to end otherwise than in
perfectly friendly manner"
| The Globe says that President Cleve-
! land makes a strong case against Canada,
and surmises that Canada will doubtless be-
| able to show equally as good case. If the
| Canadians had rejected the treaty, it says,
| it would be easy to understand why Cleve-
| land should ask for retaliation but it cannot
| lust man. should punish
Canada for the act of the American senate.
| H. asks If Cleveland has attempted to bid for
| the Irish vote.
1
upon the real significance of Clcvcland's
| message but says it looks ugly.
| ToRoHTo, August 4.-Editorial comment on
| President Cleveland's retaliation message is
| very severe on Mr.. Cleveland. The main po-
| sitlon taken is that President Cleveland has
| decended to electioneering claptrap, de-
| signed to outbid Blaine and Harrison for the
| anti-Britsh vote. Everywhere to-day the
the message and the probability
| Of retaliation becoming an actual
| fact. The message excited no strong
| feeling, generally speaking, among the busi-
| ness men of the city There are many vio-
| lent persons, however, who indulge in very
| wild talk, and want the government TO shut
| down altogether on the Yankees and serve
| them with their own sauce. At the board OF
| trade rooms the message was spiritedly dis
| cussed The move was much regretted, az
| some thought that the ball. once set rolling.
| its direction might give much trouble