THE SEAL FISHERIES DISPUTE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1900, 4 June 1889, Page 1

THE SEAL FISHERIES DISPUTE.

London, May 30. In reply to a question in the House of Commons Sir J. Ferguson denied the statement that cruisers or torpedo boats were being sent to protect British sealers in Behring Sen. May 31. In the House of Commons Sir Jas. Fergusson, replying to a question, said that Her Majesty’s Government would await despatch' s from Sir Julian Paunce-

fote, British Ambassador at Washington, in reference to dispuies which b»ve arisen over the seal fisheries in the Behring Sea, before taking any action in the matter. Victoria (8.C.), May 29. The British Columbia papers predict a rupture between England and America, owing to the decision of the Governments of both enumries to increase the strength of their squadrons in Behring Strait. June 1. The Vigilant has seized an American fishing schooner engaged in fishing in waters in the vicinity of Cape North. New York, May 29. In the course of an aricle referring to the naval activity of England and the United States in Behring Sea, the Nrfw York Herald expresses a hope that England’s prompt action in strengthening the squadron on that station to protect the seal fisheries against American aggression, will induce the naval authorities of the United States to recede from their position and make an amicable arrangement with England. Washington, June 1. In connection with the seizure of an American fishing vessel, (he officials declare that American jurisdiction over the Alaskan side of Behring Sea is absolute, and that therefore there is no basis for parleying. The American revenue steamers Boar and Thetis have been ordered to Behring.