The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-09
INTO MARYLAND wArvpa.

INTO MARYLAND wATFRs.
IL IS. however. proper I'm this connec-
ton. In the interest OF candOr and Withput
dupicity, now that the authorities OF
Maryland have had their attention called
directly to the constant ana persistent
deprcdatlonS and violations aforesaid TO
state that should 10 become necessary
IN tho future in order 10 protect the
property and territory Of Virginia and
bring TO punishment violators OF her laws.
10 pursue such Vi8ators from virginia
waters into Maryland waters. l shall
claim and exercise that right
The oyster grounds OF Virginia are too
valuable and the rights Of her citizens
therein too important TO submit LONGER
90 these wrongs committed by rcck css
citizens Of your State who bear no por-
ton of Nirglnla's burdens. pay nothing
into her treasury, ana have no claIm
upon her bounty. Virginia has cndctci
wise and iudlCious laws for the prcseiNd-
ton and building up O! her great oyster
industry and she prohibits non residents
from catching oysters In her waters.
Just as your state fOrhids the citizens or
one county from catching oysters in IN b
waters Of another county, ana II VII
gni1's grounds can be properly guarded
against piraUcal crafts and non es dent
drcdccrF. the time is not distant when
this industry Will give employment an
suppOTt to thousands more OF hcr c IL
zens and hcr revenues VIII be largely IN
created from that source, T. the rehel
OF land and other property. ,,.,. e..
The next question INI 'oiiHllcl dtiNH j"
the course for me - pursue in reference
Il, enc capfurol vessels the civilian J..
Price" and &C. W. stevenson. lhnc.
the Joint resolution OF March 2d, 1871, ]
am empowered 10 take SUCH acll1n as j
may deem proper in the premises.
Directly after the adopt on or this
resolution. I'm order % AVOID any conpl-
cations which might arise by an 'HiO
mont Of the Judgment OF fo1etur' o. IN
County Court Of AcCOmac county, j -
rectel the sheriff Of said county 10 us
pend tho sale ~ said vessels. penl' ~
The investigation provided for In SAID
resolution and, until further or'c ,h.
which direction was followed ana 'he
vessels are SIN in his custody. 49,.
The evidence as 20 the exact locaily
of the capture Of the w ilNam j.. IN
and &C. " stevenson is comm =, ~.
I'm nv opinion. according 20 the Weieh
~ no testimony. they were capture1
IN Nf.r,,lanI waters. contrary 10 the IN
Formation which l received directly ai-er
'hG C9 'ri, conceded that the pursuit into
,ri..,,d ,,otcrs was not tusuhed by inc
l,'fe;t,o condition Of analrS pe .Weeh u,
ctotos IL would follow ihat must "ol
,ith tho committee thai Wy "a W. W. 20
80 ,.oseols In Maryland waters Was IN
and tbat they should be returned
~ 90 Won In obedience 70 your re
quest. . .ho del,verv Of these
.Is ~ .0u will result in tner reslprd-
N'-N. thctr owners whose Expectations
u'u ~ ~, o,ster grounds Of Virginia have
Laen constant and persistent TOT years
a,d whose want0n violation OF hcr avs
ca,sel their capture. but however grrat
,,.,. ba Nfrqinia's grievance against theSs
marau3crs. the committee ''-o,,''''',''
tbo tender Of the vessels 70 YOU ana
their recommendations accord WIN my
view Of the matter. e-.., ,.o,,
As soon, therefore as near acno [O,',
6o,rrtv ~ deliver said vessels TO snch
aren't as YOU may designate 70 receive
I hone that there may be- no further
trouble resulting from violation on the
i,,,e ~ virginia in her waters 10y the
citizens Of your state. and ! rely upon
the hearty cooperation Of NouiSeu am
your officers iu the future pIolectloH oil
Virginia's rights. ] trust that the re-
ceseity NAV not arise for m 10 exercise
he right of pursuit aforesaid. aud assure
Won that shall stand ready AZ all times
10 aid Won i'm the preservation OF the
rights Of Maryland. and TO condemns an
illegal invasions Of her waters by clu-
zens OF Virginia.
As evidence Of Nirginia's desire 70 Prs
serve the most cordial relations Win
MARYLAND. and afford 20 each state fun
without complication, 10 ar
rest offenders ! point yOur ENcelency -
The action Of the General Assembly OF
Virginia az its last session, in the passage
of an act giving Maryland the right 70
pursue offenders against her laws INTO
Virginia waters. conditioned upon the pas
sage Of a reciprocal act by the General
Assembly of Maryland. but which re-
Ciprocal act, ] regret 10 say was not
pa sol by your General Assembly.
With highest regards. l have the honor
" Your obcdient servant.
(Signcd) CHARLES II. O'FERRAllI,
Governor Of Virginia