The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-03-30
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Der, and all of them were glad that the
troublesome treaty had been disposed of
at last.
The cabinet meeting this morning con-
sidered reply to the latest British propc-
sition on the Boring sea sealing question
1t is understood that the cabinet has
practically agreed to &c ,ept Salisbury's
proposition for a renewal of last years
modus vivendi with certain limitations,
with the character of damages to be lefs to
the determination of the arbitrators. 1t is
expected that the president will communi-
cate his views on the subject to Sir Julian
Pauncefote in a few DAYS.
LONDON, March 29-In the house of
commons Edward Gourey asked whether
the government before refusing the re-
quest of the United States for a renewal of
the modus vivendi had under considera-
ton the dispatch of Sir Baden-Powell, the
British commissioner. stating that re-
newal of the prohibition against indis-
criminate sealing and limiting the catch
to 75.GD would be beneficial. and if so why
the policy thus indicated had not been
followed.
James W. Lowther. parliamentary secre-
tary for the foreign office, replied it was
refused to consent to a renewal of the
modus vivendi. Sir Baden Powell had
said that, in his opinion, the taking OF a
years limited crop could not iniure the
seal herds, out a renewal of last
years prohibition and 5000 limit
would be beneficial although unnecas a. ~.
That policy. Lowther declared, was being
followed subject TO conditions considered
necessary by the home government in the
interests Of British subjects engaged in
sealing. Lowther's statement was greeted
with chee-s,
Although the foreign Office does not con-
firm the ST .tement, it is reported from a
high SQUIRE that Lord Salisbury has re-
| ceived dispatch from the British minis
ter at Washington City announcing that
, the United States has agreed to the promo
sition concerning the Be,lng sea matter
contained in Salisbury's dispatch of March
26. Color is given to the report
by the fact that it is announced
this morning that Alexander Stavely Hill.
who is IN the governments secrets. was
TO ask question in the house with regard
to the situation of the Boring sea negotis-
tons, which would draw from the govern
ment what 1t wanted TO make public.
The result OF the negotiations is said
here to be triumph for English
diplomacy. The charge that the position
oil the United States is entirely due to
political considerations is renewed with
added arguments. The 81. james Gazetts
voices these criticisms this afternoon. saw
ing that President Harrison thinks he has
done enough for election purposes, and
having ridden his high horse, he will now
descend with dignity and affability. There
Is something unspeakably irritating. the
Idzette adds, in the Yankee bla-nev about
the president being satisfied with the pres-
ent attitude of the British government.
The attitude of Great Britain is only made
di1hcuit by untenable demands. as the
course OF events would have been murh
more summary on our part if it had not
been that serious quarrel between Great
Britain and the United States is beyond
contemplation on such a subject.
The Times this evening, reviewing the
Berlng sea dispute, comments on the fact
mat II matters nothing to the ENG.
ilSh consumer whether the seal
skins are obtained from Canadian
OF Americans. The controversy only con.
Germs the semi-independent COLONY. who
treats US as a commercial enemy.
lhese colonies are ALWAYS en-
nroihng US in foreign disputes,
We are obliged TO fight their battles whilst
they treat us foreign power. How long
is TINS to last? For more troubles like the
beFlns sea controversy will compel us to
race the problem and seriously ask our
serves whether the present relations be-
tween the mother country and the COL
onles are quite fair to the British tax
payers.
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