FISHERIES QUESTION.
(by electric tklehrapii.— copyright). Washington, Auguat 31, The sub-committee appointed by Congress to consider President Cleveland's message, brought up their report to-day, in which they recommend that the policy of retaliation as promulgated by him should be pursued. September 1. Mr T. F. Bayard, Secretary of State for the United States, has directed that British vessels engaged in sealing in the Behring Sea, shall be allowed to carry on operations without being molested. Ottawa, August 31. The Hon. J. S. D. Thompson, Minister of Justice, declares that President Cleveland's message to the American Congress is evoking a national spirit in Canada, producing magnificent results. September 1. Mr J. S. D. Thompson, Minister of Justice in the Government of the Dominion, asserts that the United States Government are required to give two years' notice before they can suspend the existing treaty. London, September 2. Sir L. Saekville West, British Minister at Washington, has been created a Knight of the Grand Cross, and the other members of the Fisheries Commission, Knights of St. Michael and St. George.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2520, 4 September 1888, Page 2
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177FISHERIES QUESTION. Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2520, 4 September 1888, Page 2
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