The Newfoundland Difficulty.
, ___ — -* (per press association.) London, May 29. In the House of Commons, Mr W. H. Smith, First Lord of the Treasury, announced his intention of introducing a bill suspending British sealers froa, carrying out their calling in Behrings Sea for a term of one year. A compromise has been arrived at between Mr Smith and the Newfoundland delegates respecting the m odus vivemli, and the Imperial Bill will now be withdrawn if tho measure on being discussed by the Newfoundland Parliament is found to be satisfactory, as expected. MORE TROUBLE WITH THE FRENCH. ' • ■•• - St.- JoHNff, May 29. The French Admiral is enforcing the exclusive claims of the French fishermen to all fish in St. George's Bay, and his action is causing much excitement amongst the English residents.
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Bush Advocate, Volume VII, Issue 475, 30 May 1891, Page 3
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129The Newfoundland Difficulty. Bush Advocate, Volume VII, Issue 475, 30 May 1891, Page 3
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