FISHERY DISPUTES.
[B? Elkctrio TELEaßAPH.—Copyright.] (Per Press Association.) London, May 29. (Received May 30, at 10.30 a.m.) In the House of Commons, Mr W. H. Smith announced his intention of introducing a bill to prevent British sealers from carrying out their calling in BebriDg Sea for one year. The compromise which has been arrived at between Mr Smith and the Newfoundland Parliament has not been found to be as satisfactory as expected. St. John's, May 29. (Received May 30, at 10.30 a.m.) The French admiral is enforcing the exclusive claims of French fishermen to all fish in St. George Bay. His action is causing much excitement amongst the English residents. Washington, May 30. (Received May 31, at 5.45 p.m.) The French aggression in St. George Bay, Newfoundland, is regarded here as an invasion of American rights under the AngloAmerican Treaty. (Special to Press Association.) St. John's May 29. (Heceived May 30, st 11.15 a.m.) The British residents in Newfoundland are wildly furious at the action of the French admiral in enforcing the exclusive claims of France to fish in St. George Bay.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 9130, 1 June 1891, Page 2
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