The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-03
TnE FISHERIES TREATY.
Tho Salient Points OF Mr. Joseph
Chamberiain's Opinion OF It.

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LONDON, March 2.-Tho foreign Office
has made public the dispatches received
from Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain during the
progress Of the negotiations at Washington
for the fisheries treaty. In communica-
ton TO Lord Salisbury, dated Washington,
February 10, Mr.. Chamberlain says the
satisfactory result Of the conference was
due In large degree 10 the spirit OF con-
ciliation manifested by both sides and the
strong sense Of all the conierrecs OF the
importance Of removing all cause for irri-
iation, and Of promoting good neigh
borly and friendly intercourse between
the United States and Canada and New
ioundland. Tho relations between the
British plcnipotcntiary, Mr.. Chamberlain
SAYS, were of the most cordial and harmon
ious character throughout. lie speaks In
high praise Of Minister West and Sir
| Charles Tupper, aud also calls especial NJ.
tonlion To tho services rendered by Mcsspe
| Berger aud Taylor. The dispatch further
states that the American government on
the present occasion repndiated any desire
20 share the insliorc fisheries with Canada.
The point OF dispute was, therefore, lin.
tied 10 the question Of commercial
facilities. In the course OF tho discussion
Il became evident that there existed n sub.
siantial agreement on the main facts, aud
that while, on the other hand, the United
States government was ready 10 recognize
the right of Canada 10 guard the Interests
OF her fishermen aud withhold any Of tho
spccial advantages conferred by tho prUx-
unity of her ports and harbos 20 the com
mon fishery grounds. on tho other hand
tho Canadian government WIS ready 10
afford all possible convenience and a.
sislanco which the claims Of humanity
or the courtesy OF nations justify, provided
the concessions were not abused or con-
sirued into surrender Of ihNpEiyilegcs
~ essential or important 10 the succcssiul
prosecution Of the fishing industry. The
treaty now Submitted gives oxprcfsion 10
thoso views, providing for full conccs.
sion Of all commercial facilities 10 fishing
vessels Of the United States whenever aud
~ long M tho Canadian fisheries are ad.
milicd into the United States. The
| treaty establishes tho future position
Of the respective parties aud defines
their rights. provides for the dclimiiaiion
81 the exclusive fishing waters OF the
British colonies, substantially on tho basis
OF the North Sea fisheries convention, and
establishes a prompt and economic mode
Of procedure for dealing with breaches or
tho treaty regulations affecting the fisher
les. II also culargcs the conditions under
which American fishermen have hitherto
enjoyed tho rights secured thom by the
convention OF 1918. Under q modus
yiyendi OF two ycan United States fisher.
men will enjoy tho advantages OF
the facilities contemplated by the
treaty, In consideration OF q
license issued for moderate fee by the
governments Of Canada and Nowlound.
land. II is hoped In this way 10 obyinic
all possibility Of recurrence Of the irriiat.
ing incidents of the fishery season OF 1886
and 1887. lie Is further hopeful that tho
arrangement will confirm and extend the
friendly and cordial relations existing be-
tween the United States and Great Britain,
In conclusion he culogikcs the members o
the commission and says that the stat was
at its own desire, made up on much
smaller scale than Is usual with q mission
Of this character thereby throwing ON the
members greater labor and responsibility