THE SEAL FISHERIES.
London, May 30 . The English Government have given iustruotions to increase the strength of the squadron in Behring’s Straits to protect British sealers from seizure by American cruisers. ■ The United States have also, increased their squadron. San Francisco, May 30; Three American men-otwar have been sent to control the entrance cf Behring’s Straits. Ottawa, May 30. There is great excitement in British Columbia, owing to the decision of the English Government to protect seal fishers in northern waters against American aggression. Torpedo boats are being fitted out to protect the harbor of Victoria,
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1899, 1 June 1889, Page 1
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96THE SEAL FISHERIES. Temuka Leader, Issue 1899, 1 June 1889, Page 1
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