THE FISHERIES TREATY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9143, 27 August 1888, Page 5

THE FISHERIES TREATY.

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT

CLEVELAND.

RETALIATORY MEASURES.

CANADA AND AMERICA [.PRESS ASSOCIATION.] V Washington, August 24. President Cleveland lias sent a message to Congress in which he says that the action of the Senate in the rejection of the Fisheries Treaty will compel them to pursue a policy of vigorous retaliation, which is calculated to inflict the utmost damage.

He asks Congress to give him power to suspend the privilege of free transit of Canadian exports and imports which are carried across United States territory.

He advises that tolls be levied on all Canadian shipping using American lakes and canals.

He says that it is evident that the Senate intended that the diplomatic efforts made to prevent interference with commerce should not succeed at present, and he would not hesitate to enforce the retaliatory powers already conferred on him.

A Government only half performed its duty when it protected citizens at home, but permitted them to be imposed upon and humiliated by the un~ fair and overreaching disposition of other nations.

In order to delay discussion on President Cleveland's recommendation to Congress, that they should legislate in order to suspend the free transit of Canadian goods across the United States, the Senate is engaged in taking evidence as to the working of Mr. Mills' Tariff Bills.

A Bill has been introduced into the House of Representatives providing for the defence of American shipping in accordance with the terms of the message of President Cleveland. The Bill has been referred to the Foreign Committee. Later." In concluding his message to Congress President Cleveland expressed a hope that the policy sketched therein would be calmly and firmly carried out. London, August 23. The Times, referring to the rejection of the Fisheries Treaty by the American Senate, considers it merely an election incident, and urges Canada to maintain a modus vivendi. Ottawa, August 25. The excitement throughout the Dominion at the rejection of the Fisheries Treaty and President Cleveland's message is subsiding, and it is hoped that the proposal to suspend the transit of goods across the United States territory will benefit the ports. It is maintained that President Cleveland has violated the terms of the existing treaty, and that he should have given notice to the Canadian Government. The threats of bonding goods forthwith have been suspended. London, August 24. The message sent by President Cleveland to the United States Congress has caused a great sensation throughout England, Canada, and America. It is feared grave results may follow. London, August 25. The Times, referring to the message sent to the United States Congress, considers it an election dodge. Washington, August 25. The audacity of President Cleveland's message has created great surprise among his opponents.