THE FISHERIES TREATY

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1929, 27 August 1888, Page 2

THE FISHERIES TREATY

STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS

(PER PBBBB ASSOCIATION.) JLoNDOtr, August 23. The " Times," referring to the rejection of the Fisheries Treaty by the American Senate, considers it merely an election incident, and urges Canada to maintain a modus Vivendi. Washington, August 23. President Cleveland has sent a message to Congress m which he says that the action of the Senate m the rejection of tbe Fisheries Treaty will compel them to pursue a policy of vigorous retaliation which, is calculated to inflict the utmost damage. He asks Congress to »ive him power to suspend the privi- " lfege of the free transition of Canadian exports and imports, which are carried across the United States territory. He advises that tolls be levied on all Canadian shipping using American lakes and canals. He says that it is evident that the Senate intended that the diplomatic efforts made to prevent, vexatious interference with commerce should not succeed at present, and he would not hesitate to enforce the retaliatory powers already conferred on him. A Government only half performed its duty when it protected citizens at Home, but permitted them to be imposed upon and humiliated by the unfair and overreaching disposition of other nations. A Bill has been introduced into the House of Representatives providing for the defence of American shipping, m accordance with the terms of the treaty message of President Cleveland. The Bill has been referred to the Foreign Committee. In concluding his message to Congress President Cleveland expressed a hope that the policy sketched therein would be calmly and firmly carried out. London, August 24 The message sent by President Cleve land to the United States Congress has caused great excitement throughout England, Canada, and America. It is feared grave results may follow. London, Auunat 25. The " Times," referring to the message sent to the United Ktates Congress, considers it a#election dodge. Washington, Auguei 24 ' In order to delay discussion on Prerrident Cleveland's recommendation to Congress that they should legislate m order to suspend free transit of Canadian goods across the United fctates, the Senate is engaged m taking evidence as to the working of tfre Mills' Tariff Bill. Washington, Aneuafc 25. The audacity of President Cleveland's message has created . great surprise among his opponents. Ottawa. Augq&* „. The excitement throughout/'^' jj minion at the rejection of t)> .. ™; D i,^. " Ireaty and at Cleveland "J£™ subsiding, and it is hr; ped tM ffi * posal to suspend t> ac trangit * St p'orVo ? tat6S . territo^ Will benefit port?.. It 18 maintained that Cleveland has violated the terms of the existing treaty, and that he should have gi^en notice to the Canadian Government. Threats of bonding goods forthwith have been suspended.