The age-herald., 1898-11-18
EARLY AGREEMENT
 IS NOT EXPECTED AnglO-AmeriCan Commission Has Made
 Little Progress. TWO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS Arc Now Being Discussed by Comm iS-
 SiOnerS at Washington.
TWO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
FISHERIES AND RECIPROCITY
Canadian Government in Favor ofGrant- ing Enlarged Rights to the American Fishermen in Return for Privi-
 leges in Tariff Rates.

Washington, November 1.-The Anglo American commission now in session here to adjust differences between the United States and Canada today considered the two questions of difference between the two nations which are regarded as of most importance, namely: The North Atlantic fisheries and reciprocity The fisheries question was practically taken up for the first time and it was quite definitely under stood that the position of the Canadian government was made clear as favorable to granting enlarged rights to American fishermen in Canadian waters in the North Atlantic, if in return Canadian fish were admitted free to American markets. It is expected that this will open up wide range of discussion and an early adjust ment is not looked for.
 Concerning reciprocity, it has developed that while some progress has been made In considering Canadian articles which will be the basis of reciprocity, yet the Ameri- can commissioners are likely to insist as a preliminary to any reciprocity that Canada shall wipe out that feature of her tariff law which gives Great Britain preference of 25 per cent. on all tariff duties If this important CUHcSSSlon 10 ihooS " Oe'N and conceded by Lord Herschell, who is looking after the interests of Great Britain then it is said that reciprocity list proba- bly, will be agreed upon Without the abolition of preferential rates to Great Britain, the opinion is very positively ex- pressed that a reciprocity agreement can not be reached.
 Has Diverted Trade
 The reason for this, it is pointed out, is that the Canadian law giving Great Britain preference within the last year has di- yerted trade from the United States and turned it into British channels The effect has been to reduce ma aterially the rates Of American food, hardware and other lines in Canada and to increase the sales Of British goods. The debate thus far has en- couraged the American commissioners to believe that they will secure the preferen- tial wiped out.
 The fisheries question is of long standing, and is of much importance to the Canada and New England coast; it is said to give the basis for a possible serious conflict be- tween this country and Great Britain. Wearied by the lengthy controversy, Can ada of late has intimated that in case 1t re- mained open recourse might be taken to the seizure of American, fishing vessels in Canadian waters. This doubtless would lead to serious complications. This has been the view of members of the commits sion, and as a result they are exceedingly anxious to secure settlement of this question. It is understood that there is some likelihood of a commission of Amerf- can, Canadian and English lawyers being appointed to determine the maintenance of the treaty of 1918. which governs these fishery rights. The suggestion of this in ternational body has come it is under stood, from Lord Herschell. Should such ho if UOuld do with the chance of any collision occurring be- tween the Canadian officials and American fishing vessels during the approaching fishing season.