The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25

ish have been tenacious " 4U.LlAs H
the advantages secured " -.i..'..'.
preferential British tari.t aL4 - Nd
thought the colonial OIncc a. .-.pIe
wOuId not view WIt'l Ntyr ,.. l~..
ment by commission which would DIS
turb the preferential tarlif IL Appeals,
however, that the British authorities are
sincerely anxious TO clear up the various
irritating questions which have long eX.
listed between Canada and the United
States through the medium of Il coninls'
sion or otherwise and that no idea Is en-
tertained that when the commission dealt
with the important subject of the tarift
it would involve any disturbance of the
British-Canadia tariff relations: There
are said to be many articles, such as coal
and fish, which are not exchanged be-
tween Great Britain and Canada. On
such articles, therefore, any reciprocal ar
rangement between the United States
and Canada would have no influence on
British trade with Canada.
The home government Is said to be
fully conscious of the advantages which
Canada may secure in the extensive
American markets lying alongside her
and there is understood to be every de-
sire to aid Canada in the enjoyment of
reciprocal trade with the United States.
Already the British ambassador has been
authorized from London to begin nego'
tiatiOns for reciprocity treaties between
the United States and the British West
Indian colonies This is cited to show
the favor which the London authorities
exhibit toward securing the best recp-
rocal advantages for British colonies. 1t
is said the view would prevail as to Cana
dian reciprocity. In any event the work
of commission would be preliminary
only and 1t would remain for the British
government to give it effect by formal
treaties The subjects other than the
tariff, such as border immigration, fish
ing in the great lakes, etc, are not OF an
imperial character and concern only the
United States and Canada.
In these it is said Great Britain has
no interest whatever except to see
terms satisfactory to Canada. The
lake fisheries have been a prolific
source of trouble. 1t is claimed the fish
of the lakes, particularly white fish, are
being exterminated by the lax laws of
some of the states bordering on the lakes.
The destruction of the fish is said to be
analogous to the destruction of seals In
Boring sea, and one of the subjects which
Canada would urge before the commits
sion would be the protection of-the fish
cries of the lakes.
Professor Darcy Thompson. the Brit
ish seal expert, having concluded his Ia
DOTS mere, ltlt Ioi ipioh.o, ~
tending to reach New York in time to
take the Lucania for Liverpool later in
the week His trip to Canada is per- |
s0nal and has no connection with pend |
ng Boring sea negotiations. Professor |
Thompson expresses himself as well
pleased with the recent meeting of ex-
,erts and with the results arrived at.
Since the expert agreement was reached
I protocol has been signed by Mr.. Ham
in, chairman of the expert meeting. and
he secretaries. Mr.. Venning in behalf of
canada and Mr.. Clark in behalf OF the
United States.
This protocol sets forth the crcumstan-
,es under which the meeting was held.
With the minutes of the proceedings, and
o some extent aids in the Interpretation
If the agreement by showing all the cir
leading up to it.
Sir Julian Pauncefote. the British am
,assador. has been confined to his room
or the last two weeks with Il return of
lis old ailment of rheumatism. 1t pre-
rented his attendance at the Boring sea
meetings and in this and all other affairs
# the embassy Mr.. Adams has been in
barge. In the meantime such questions
IS reciprocity with the British West In
lies, the general arbitration treaty, ETC.,
ave been in allegiance. but they are
kelly to come up for discussion with the
here. as Sir Julian is fully