Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-03-31

LONDON, March 27.-Lord Salisbury.
under date OF March 26th, has replied as
follows to Sir Julian Pauncefote, in re-
Spouse to Mr.. Wharton's note Of March
I'D: In reply to your telegram of the sd
inst, notice has been given to owners of
ships shilling for Berng Sea that both
agreements ut present under discussion
between Great BritMn and the United
States--that as to arbitration and that as to
an intermediate arrangement-may affect
liberty OF sealing in Berng Sea. They
nave therefore, notice of their liability of
possible interruption, and will sail subject
TO that notice. The question Of time il
not, therefore. urgent Inform the Presi-
dent that we concur in thinking that when
the treaty has been ratified there will arise
new state OF things. Until it is ratified
our conduct is governed by the language
OF your note of 18th June, 1890. But when
It is ratified both parties must admit that
contingent rights have become vested in
the other which both desire to protect.
We think that the prohibition of SEALING,
If it stands alone, will be unjust to British
seaiers IL the decision of the arbitrator
should be adverse to the United
states. We. are, however willing when
the treaty has been ratified to agree to
an arrangement similar to that of
last year If the United States will consent
that the arbitrator should in the event of
decision adverse to the United States,
assess the damage which the prohibition
of sealing shall have inflicted on British
sealers during the tendency of the arbtra-
tion, and, in the event of decision ad-
verse to Great Britain, should assess the
damages which the Limitation of slaughter
shall, during the tendency of arbitration,
have inflicted on the United States or its
lessees. As an alternative course. we are
also willing, after the ratification of the
treaty, 70 prohibit sealing in the disputed
waters II vessels be excepted from prohibit
ton which produce a certificate that they
nave gwen security for such damages as
the arDitrators may assess in case of "a
decision adverse to Great Britain, the arhi-
traitors to receive the necessary authority
on tnat pehalf. In this case restriction
OF slaughter on the islands will not in
point OF equity be necessary. Her
maJestys government arc unable to see
any other than one of these two methods
OF restricting seal hunting in the disputed
waters during the arbitration which
should be equitable to both parties
A later note from Lord Salisbury to Sir
Julian Pauncefote, dated March 26th, says
With further reference to your telegram
OF the Esd inst. | am not prepared to admit,
as gather that the President thinks that
We have objected to the arbitrator having
jurisdiction as to damages inflicted in the
past by the party against whom the award
Is given. only objected to her majesty
government being liable for acts they have
not committed. / am ready to consent to
reference on this point on the following
terms:
That in case the arbitrators shall de.
eide in favor of the British government,
that government may ask them further to
decide whether the United States govern
ment have, since 1886 taken any action in
Bering Sea directly inAicting wrongful loss
On BRUSH subjects, and If SO to assess the
damages incurred thereby.
That in case the arbitrator shall de.
eide in favor of the government of the
United States, that government NAV ask
them to decide further whether the British
government have, since 1885, taken any
action in Boring Sea directly intiictine
wrongful loss on the United states or the tbeiI
lessees, and if so to assess the damage in.
Cured thereby.
PROTEST.
WAsHINaToN, March 27.-The note Of
Sir Julian Pauncefote, of June 18th. 1880
referred to in Lord Salisbury's reply Of thu
9th inst, is as follows
sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr.. Blaine:
WASHINGTON. June ii, 1S90.--SIR: Witt
reference to the note which / had this
nonor to addnSs to you on the 18th instan
desire 70 cSprRs my deep regret at hay
ing failed up to the present time to obtail
from You the Assurance which | hat
hoped TO receive, that, during the continu
ance Of our negotiations for the settlement
OF the fur-seal fishery question, BRITISH
sealing vessels would not be interfered witt
Dy united states revenue cruisers in tn,
Benng Sea outside of territorial waters.
Having learned from statements in the
puDiH press and from other sources tina
the revenue cruisers Rush and Corwjn ar,
now about to be dispatched to the BERN.
Sea, ! cannot. consistently with the in
structions have received from my govern
ment, defer any longer the communication
OF Their formal protest announced in I'M
notes OF the I'D ult. and the nth inst
against any such interference with British
vessels.
have accordingly the honor to trans
init the same herewith.
l have, &c.,
JrIlAN PArNcErorE.
1881
The undersigned, her Britannia majesty
envoy extraordinary and minister pleni
potentlary to the United States of America
has the honor, by instruction Of his 20,
eminent, to make to the Hon. james q
Blaine, secretary of State Of the Unite
States of America. the following conmun
ication;
Her Britannia majesty's government
have learned with great concern. fror
notices which have appeared in the pres.
ana the general accuracy OF which ha
been confirmed by MIR. Blaines stat,
ments to the undersigned, that the 20,
eminent of the United States have issue
instructions 10 their revenue cruiser
about TO be dispatched 70 l}erlng Sea, ind.
which the vessels of British subjects wi
he again exposed, in the prosecution q
their legitimate industry on the hilsh sea
to unlawful interference at the hands {
American officers
Her liritannic majesty's government ar
wiling to cooperate To the fullest eNtei
OF their power with the government Of Il
United states in such measure as may |
found To be cXpedent for the protecuGn ,
the seal fisheries. They are ut the presei
moment engaged in eSumihing, IN caiict
with the government Of the ui;eI state
the best method OF arriving at an agre
ment upon this point. Hut ti.tT cam,
admit the right of the United : lies
their own sole motion to res.ricl for a
purpose the freedom of navigation
Herring sea which the luitei states h,t'
themselves in former years cunVin
lnSlY and successfully vindicatCt, II,
to enforce their municipal leaislatit
against British vessels Oh tie high seas i
yond the limits If their Territorial iuri
uiclion. Her i'rltaunic majesty gOYef
lpent are therefore unable to pass uv
without notice the public Annoilueeme
OIL an intention on the part OF the COVER
mani on the nited i-tates to renew the ae
OF interference with British vessels ma,
gazing outside tie territorial waters Of u
hlted states, Of which they have pf
yiously had to complain
The Undersigned IN consequence i
stricted formally to protest against SUI
interference and declare that her BRITAIN
ma sagsSsd government must hold the go
fdtGn r,y &, the United States responsib
\. 8i efidaavsr3 fences that may ensue fro
- aw i4r tle o,hll'rary 70 the est2hiish
|5l s5u3 ih, f5r9nai law.
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