New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-07

regulations by transferring sealing from the region
Of least danger that OF the greatest 1t forms part
and parcel OF Canada's purpose manifested IRON rom
the beginning 10 transfer the pelagc sealing to the
focal p0n-the massing ground OF seal llie- behIlng
to make the terms of executon OF the regulations
dependent upon Il" conduct OF Affairs on IN" sianS
Paris Tribunal TO exercise certain control over
American territory ana minimize me ady yIi
/; viii be long time. even under more favorable
conditions than are likely TO obtain; before the
iribyion rookeres can contribute large annual
quota bui there is certain proportion of the Young.
immature male scas that could with entire safety be
taken ana ii is not apparent why the United states
mis- source as an Offset to the expenditures that
viii b" required to carry ont the regulations to say
on the islands. There will he modification Of,
fred by Great Britain which will be on the side OF
me by Sir RIchord's remirks was that F:ngiand,
having won upon the legal points. would now at
tempt In the adoption Of concurrent measures SO
10 modify these regulations that they would bear
les heavily upon pe'reic sealers. -,
In conclusion and aside from the foregoing. peg
leave to add WORT ~ 70 the general question 81
thc Sy;tem Of sipII tons ana measures 10 De-
~" regulations. A. that is very practical lu"s-
ton, before final ion is taken upon thc contcm-
plated measures would earnestly ur%" that they
be submitted to some 81 the gentlemen her" well
sealing ana the practical phases Of the question to
pass upon their merits.
THE NEW REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE.
The experience If last years enormous peaglc
catch in Behring Sea has been lost upon the Adj
ministration. Although the regulations Of the
Paris award distinctly prohibit sealing vessels
carrying nets firearms and explosives IN those
waters the rules for the coming season are as
defective as those in force last year. Article
" Of the new rules reads as follows:
In order 10 protect from unnecessary Interference
sealing vessels within the area Of IN" award during
the close season Uhat - 10 say between April -
and August u, but which have not violated tn" law,
any sealing vessel lawfully traversng or lE:t ndinS
TO traverse the area OF the award Turing rc close
season on her way - her home port. or any other
port. or 70 or from the sealing grounds. for
any other legitimate purpose. may. on the appli-
cation Of the master. have her sealing ouht Sc
clearance and l1Gbook. ana such sealing up and
entry snail be protection % the vessel against
Interference or detention during the cose season
10y any cruiser. 50 long IA the seals so ake1 shall
remain unhrokcn unless there shall be- evidence
OF any violation ot the fishery articles OF the award
Article V provides that such sealing up and
entry may be- effected in port or at sea by any
naval. consular or customs officer Of the Nation
to which the vessel belongs.
II was said above that the Behring Sea pro-
gramme mapped out for this summer contem-
plates n distinct violation Of law. II has been
officially announced NJ the Treasury Department
u at this year the patrol fleet Will consist Of yes
sells OF the revenue cutter service only. Section
II ~ the act Of Congress putting In force the
provisions Of the Behring Sea award says:
That It shall be the duty OF the President 20
cause a sufficient naval force - cruise IN the
waters TO which this act Is app. 'able 20 enforce
It's provisions.
VIII tho Administration explain why II ignores
this plain direction Of Congress?