FISHERIES TREATY.
(By Klkctwc Telkciui'u— Coi'ykicht.) Washington, August 2-1. President Cleveland lias sent a message to Congress in which lie says that the. rejection of the Fisheries Treaty will compel a policy of vigorous retaliation. lie asks Congress to give him power to suspend the privilege of free transit of Canadian exports and imports across United States territory. Ilv advises that tolls be levied on till Canadian shipping. lie says he would not hesitate to enforce the retaliatory powers already conferred on him. The Senate is engaged in taking evidence as to the working of Mr Mills' Tariff Bills. A Bill has been introduced into the Mouse of Representatives providing for the defence of American shipping in accordance with the terms of the message of President Cleveland. August 25. The President's message has been received with great enthusiasm in the States, and it is thought his action has completely dished the Republican candidates' chances for the Presidential election. London, August 23. The Times considers the message merely an election dodge, and urires Canada to maintain a modus vivendi. August 24. The message has caused a great sensation throughout England, Canada, and America. It is feared grave results may follow. Ottawa, August 23. The excitement throughout the Dominion is subsiding, and it is hoped that the proposal to suspend the transit of goods across the United States territory will benefit the ports. August 25. President Cleveland's message to Congress took the Government completely by surprise. The coercive tone of the message is resented by the Press and the Government consider that the proposed retaliation on the part of the States will promote local trade, and that Halifax and St. John's will become great wintering ports, and take the place in that respect of Boston, Portland and New York. Ministers treat the message lightly, and express the opinion that the Dominion will be able to take care of itself.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2517, 28 August 1888, Page 2
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317FISHERIES TREATY. Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2517, 28 August 1888, Page 2
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