The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-16

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the high contracting parties, but they shall
be handed over as soon as practicable 70 the
authorities of the nation 10 which they re-
epectively belong for trial and for the imposi-
ton of the penalties and forfeiture provided
by law.
T. In order 10 facilitate such proper inqui-
ries as Her Maiesty's Government may desire
e. make With q Wow TO the presentation Il the
case of that Government before arbitrators'
and in the expectation that an agreement tor
arbitration NAV ultimately be reached. IL Is
agreed that a suitable person or persons 70 De
designated by Great Britain VIII De permit
ed Mt any time upon application TO VISIT or 10
remain upon the seal islands during the pres
ent sealing season for that purpose
SIR JUL1AN's PROPOSAL.
June eth. Sir Julian submits a counter
proposal as follows
Her Maiestys Government will prohibit
until MAY next seal-kill.ng in that part OF
Behring sea lying eastward of the line Of de-
marcation described in article No. OF the
treaty OF 1871 between the United states and
Russia. and will promptly use the best efforts
- insure observance ot the prohibition ~
British sub ects and vessels.
2. Bho United States Government will pro-
hibt sea- killing for the same period IN the
same part OF Behrng sea and on the shores
AMI Islands thereof the property oil the United
States IN excess OF 1900 20 he taken on the
islands a. food. skins, and not for tax ands ship
meutl and viii promptly use its best efforts
10 insure prob lbitou and protection OF United
States citizens and vessels. Livery offending
vessel or person may be seized and detained
by the naval or other duly commissioned
officers o. either OF the high contracting par
ties but they shall be handed over as soon rs
practicable to the authorities of the nation 10
which they respectively belong, who shall
alone have jurisdiction TO Try the offender and
fmnOse the peDalty for the same.
rROPEB INQUIRIES.
3. The witnesses and proofs necessary 10
establish the ofense shall also he with them,
and the court adiudicatng upon the case
may order such portion of the fines imposed
or of the proceeds Of the condemned vessel
b be applied in payments OF the expenses
occasioned thereby.
uuiries as Her Malesty's Government may
desire 10 make, with view to the pre-
sentation of the case Of that Government be-
fore arbtratOrs and in expectation that an
agreement for arbitration may be arrived at,
il Is agreed that suitable persons designated
by Great Britain will be permitted at any
time upon application TO visit or TO remain
upon the seal islands during the present seal
IN season Tor that purpose.
3. 4 commission Of four experts, two nOfnl-
mated by each Government. and chairman
nominated by the arbtTators, If appointed,
and if not by the aiOre aid commissioners.
shall examine aud report on the following
question What international arrangements.
if any. between Great Britain and the Onlted
States and Russia or any other power are
necessary for the purpose Of preserving the
fur seal race in the Northern Pacific Ocean
from eXterminaton1
Il, The government Of the United States
will Join with that II Her Majesty in request
inc Russia to forbid her subjects from sealing
to the east of tho line indicated IN article No.
/ of the present agreement until the lst OF
May 1892.
Lord SalisburY's Reply.
June II. Sir Julien communicates Lord
SalshGry'a reply TO the last proposal OF Mr.
Wharton. in which he says His LOrdshlp
stat, g that the Presidents refusal % adopt his
suggestion with respect t. Russia renders the
proposed mOdus viYendi much less valuable.
Nevertheless. in Wow of the urgency
of the case. Lis Lordship Is disposed
10 authorize me 10 sign the agreement
in the precise terms formulated IN
your note oil June 9TH provided the question
of a Joint commission be not left IN doubt,
and that your Government VIII give an assu-
rance in some form that they Will concur I'm a
reference % a JOINT commission u ascertain
what permanent measures are necessary Tor
the preservation of the fur seal species IN the
northern Pacific Ocean
Under date OF June llth, Mr. Wharton
SAYS that he is directed by the President to
say that the Governmental the United States,
recognizing the fact that full aud adequate
measures for the protection OF the seal LIE
should embrace the whole of Behring sea and
portions of the North Pacific ocean, will have
no hesitancy IN agreeing, IA connection with
her Ma 'esty's Government. TO the appoint
ment of iOint commission 20 ascertain what
permanent measures are necessary for the
preservation of the seal species IA the waters
referred 20: such an agreement o. be signed
simultaneously with the convention for arbi-
trati0n. and TO be without pre- udce 10 the
questions 10 be submitted to the arbltrators
rHE JOINT COMMISSION.
On June 18th Sir Julien in note 10 Mr..
Wharton saws ~ now have the honor % IN
form you that ] have this day received "a tele-
graphic reply from Lord sails ury whic n,
while conveying 10 me authority to sign the
proposed agreement for modus vlyendl
contained in our note Of June tn, his Lord
shin desires me TO place on record that u IS
signed by me on the clear understanding that
tie Joint Commission will be appointed with
out DELAY. On that understanding. therefore,
/ shall De prepared 20 attend at the state De
paltment for the purpose or signing tho
agreement at such time as You may be good
enough 70 appoint.
SECRETARY wHARToS's REPLY.
To this Acting g-Secretary Wharton on the
s-me day replied. saying The President
directs me O. say. IN response 70 your note OF
this date. that his assent 90 the proposition
fort iOint commission. as expressed in nv
note OF june 9th, was given In the expectation
that both Governments would use every
proper effort 10 adjust the remaining points
o d ference In the general correspondence
relatine TO arbitration and 10 agree upon the
definite terms of q submission and of the ap-
p0intment 81 Joint commission without un-
necessary delay.
He urged that an agreement should finally
be reached for the pending season. and beg
10 saw that ii YOU will call 40 the Department
at o o'clock Monday next / will be glad 70
put into writing and give formal attestatlon 70
the modus viyendi which has been agreed
upon"
"SOIO MAKING L RECORD.