NEWFOUNDLAND FISHERIES

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 130, 10 September 1910, Page 5

NEWFOUNDLAND FISHERIES

DECISION IN BRITAIN'S FAVOR. AN IMPORTANT VICTORY. By Cable. —Press Association. —Oopyrignt London, September 8. The Hague International Arbitration Court has given its decision in the Newfoundland fisheries case, which it has had before it since June last. There are seven points at issue between Great Britain and the United States as to the fishing rights possessed by American fishermen under the terms of the Treaty of Ghent. The different interpretations of the treaty have led to innumerable disputes in the past. The decision is a substantial victory for Great Britain on perhaps the two most important points, and a consolatory triumph for America on the other five points, with the prospect of another arbitration later at America's instance. This is the way The Hague decision is viewed in New York. Official circles in London are gratified over the award. The points on which America scored are considered of minor importance, and there is particular gratification at'the recognition of the right of Great Britain to make regulations for the fishery without America's consent.