thing until permission was received from captain of cutter. Canadian officials placed guard over fish saved, and everything saved from wreck narrowly escaped confiscation. (From statements of C. D. Thomes, owner, Portland, Me.)

Christina Ellsworth (schooner), Eastport, Me.; James Ellsworth, master. Entered Port Hastings, Cape Breton, for wood; anchored 10 o'clock and reported at customhouse. At 2 o'clock was boarded by captain of cutter Hector and ordered to sea, being forced to leave without wood. In every harbor entered was refused privilege of buying anything. Anchored under the lee of land in no harbor, but was compelled to enter at custom-house. In no two harbors were the fees alike. (From statements of James Ellsworth, owner and master, Eastport, Me.)

Mary E. Whorf (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; Simon Berrio, master. In July, 1886; lost seine off North Cape, Prince Edward Island, and not allowed to make any repairs on shore, causing a broken voyage and a long delay. Ran short of provisions, and being denied privilege of buying any on land had to obtain from another American vessel. (From statements of Freeman A. Snow, owner, Wellfleet, Mass.)

Stowell Sherman (schooner), Provincetown, Mass.; S. F. Hatch, master. Not allowed to purchase necessary supplies and obliged to report at custom-houses situated at distant and inconvenient places. Ordered out of harbors in stress of weather, namely, out of Cascumpic Harbor, Prince Edward Island, nineteen hours after entry, and out of Malpeque Harbor, Prince Edward Island, fifteen hours after entry, wind then blowing too hard to admit of fishing. Returned home with broken trip. (From statements of Samuel T. Hatch, owner and master, Provincetown, Mass.) Walter L. Rich (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; Obadiah Rich, master. Malpeque, Prince Edward Island, in unsuitable weather for fishing, having been in harbor only twelve hours; denied right to purchase provisions; forced to enter at custom-house at Port Hawkesbury, Cape Breton, on Sunday, collector fearing that vessel would leave before Monday and he would thereby lose his fee. (From statements of Obadiah Rich, owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.)

Ordered out of

Bertha D. Nickerson (schooner), Booth Bay, Mo.; N. E. Nickerson, master. Occasioned considerable expense by being denied Canadian harbors to procure crew, and detained in spring while waiting for men to come from Nova Scotia. (From statements of Nickerson and sons, owners, Booth Bay, Me.)

Newell B. Hawes (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; Thomas C. Kennedy, master. Refused privilege of buying provisions in ports in Bay St. Lawrence, and in consequence obliged to leave for home with half a cargo. Made harbor at Shelburne, Nova Scotia, in face of storm at 5 p. m., and master immediately started for custom-house, 5 miles distant, meeting captain of cutter Terror on way, to whom he explained errand. On returning found two armed men from cutter on his vessel. At 7 o'clock next morning was ordered to sea, but refused to go in the heavy fog. At 9 o'clock the fog lifted slightly, and, though the barometer was very low and a storm imminent, vessel was forced to leave. Soon met the heavy gale, which split sails, causing considerable damage. Captain of Terror denied claim to right of remaining in harbor twenty-four hours. (From statements of T. C. Kennedy, part owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.) Helen F. Tredick (schooner), Cape Porpoise, Maine; R. J. Nunan, master. July 20, 1886, entered Port Latour, Nova Scotia, for shelter and water. Was ordered immiediately to sea. (From statements of R. J. Nunan, owner and master, Cape Porpoise, Maine.)

Nellie M. Snow (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; A. E. Snow, master. Was not allowed to purchase provisions in any Canadian ports or to refit or land and ship fish, consequently obliged to leave for home with broken trip; not permitted to remain in ports longer than local Canadian officials saw fit. (From statements of J. C. Young, owner, Wellfleet, Mass.)

Gertrude Summers (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; N. S. Snow, master. Refused privilege of purchasing provisions, which resulted in injury to voyage. Found harbor regulations uncertain; sometimes could remain in port twenty-four hours; again was ordered out in three hours. (From statement of N. S. Snow, owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.)

Was

Charles R. Washington (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; Jesse S. Snow, master. Master informed by collector at Ship Harbor, Cape Breton, that if he bought provisions, even if actually necessary, he would be subject to a fine of $400 for each offense. Refused permission by the collector at Sonris, Prince Edward Island, to buy provisions, and was compelled to return home 10th September, before close of fishing season. obliged to report at custom-house every time he entered the harbor, even if only for shelter. Found no regularity in the amount of fees demanded, this being opparently at the option of the collector. (From statements of Jesso S. Snow, owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.)

John M. Ball (schooner), Provincetown, Mass.; N. W. Freeman, master. Driven out of Gulf of St. Lawrence to avoid fine of $400 for landing two men in the port of Malpeque, Prince Edward Island. Was denied all supplies except wood and water in samo port. (From statements of N. W. Freeman, owner and master, Provincetown, Mass.)

Zephyr (schooner), Eastport, Me., Warren Pilk, master. Cleared from Eastport 31st May, 1886, under register for West Isles, New Brunswick, to buy herring. Collector refused to enter vessel, telling the captain that if he bought fish, which were plenty at the time, the vessel would be seized. Returned to Eastport, losing about a week, which resulted in considerable loss to owner and crew. (From statements of Guildford Mitchell, owner, Eastport, Me.)

Abdon Keene (schooner), Bremen, Me.; William C. Keene, master. Was not allowed to ship or land crew at Nova Scotia ports, and owner had to pay for their transportation to Maine. (From statements of William C. Keene, owner and master, Bremen, Me.)

William Keene (schooner), Portland, Me.; Daniel Kimball, master. Not allowed to ship a man, or to send a man ashore except for water at Liverpool, Nova Scotia, and ordered to sea as soon as water was obtained. (From statements of Henry Trefethen, owner, Peak's Island, Me.)

John Nye (schooner), Swan's Island, Me.; W. L. Joyce, master. After paying entry fees and harbor dues was not allowed to buy provisions at Molpeque, Prince Edward Island, and had to return home for same, making a broken trip. (From statements of W. L. Joyce, owner and master, Atlantic, Me.)

Asa H. Pervere (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; A. B. Gore, master. Entered harbor for shelter; ordered out after twenty-four hours. Denied right to purchase food. (From statements of S. W. Kemp, agent, Wellfleet, Mass.)

Nathan Cleaves (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; P. E. Hickman, master. Ran short of provisions, and not being permitted to buy, left for home with a broken voyage. Customs officers at Port Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, would allow purchase of provisions for homeward passage, but not to continue fishing. (From statements of Parker E. Hickman, owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.)

Frank G. Rich (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; Charles A. Gorham, master. Not permitted to buy provisions or to lie in Canadian ports over twenty-four hours. (From statements of Charles A. Gorham, owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.)

Emma O. Curtis (schooner), Provincetown, Mass.; Elisha Richi, master. Not allowed to purchase provisions, and therefore obliged to return home. (From statements of Elisha Rich, owner and master, Provincetown, Mass.)

Pleiades (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; F. W. Snow, master. Driven from harbor within twenty-four hours after entering. Not allowed to ship or discharge men under penalty of $400. (From statements of S. W. Snow, owner and master, Well fleet, Mass.)

Charles F. Atwood (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; Michael Burrows, master. Captain was not permitted to refit vessel or to buy supplies, and when out of food had to return home. Found Canadians disposed to harass him and put him to many inconveniences; not allowed to land seine on Canadian shore for purpose of repairing same. (From statements of Michael Burrows, owner and master Wellfleet, Mass.)

Gertie May (schooner), Portland, Me.; J. Doughty, master. Not allowed, though provided with permit, to touch and trade, to purchase fish-bait in Nova Scotia, and driven from harbor. (From statements of Charles F. Guptill, owner, Portland, Me.) Margaret S. Smith (schooner), Portland, Me.; Lincoln W. Jewett, master. Twice compelled to return home from Bay St. Lawrence with broken trip, not being able to secure provisions to continue fishing. Incurred many petty inconveniences in regard to customs regulations. (From statements of A. M. Smith, owner, Portland, Me.) Elsie M. Smith (schooner), Portland, Me.; Enoch Bulger, master. Came home with a half fare, not being able to get provisions to continue fishing. Lost seine in a heavy gale rather than be annoyed by customs regulations when seeking shelter. (From statements of A. M. Smith, Portland, Me.)

Fannie A. Spurling (schooner), Portland, Me.; Caleb Parris, master. Subject to many annoyances and obliged to return home with a half-fare, not being able to procure provisions. (From statements of A. M. Smith, owner, Portland, Me.)

Carleton Bell (schooner), Booth Bay, Me.; Seth W. Eldridge, master. Occasioned considerable expense by being denied right to procure crew in Canadian harbors, and detained in spring while waiting for men to come from Nova Scotia. (From statements of S. Nickerson & Sons, owners, Booth Bay, Mo.)

Abbie M. Deering (schooner), Portland, Me.; Emery Gott, master. Not being able to procure provisions obliged to return home with a third of a fare of mackerel. (From statements of A. M. Smith, owner, Portland, Me.)

Could get no pro

Cora Louisa (schooner), Booth Bay, Me.; Obed Harris, master. visions in Canadian ports and had to return home before getting a full fare of fish. (From statements of S. Nickerson & Sons, Booth Bay, Me.)

Eben Dale (sehooner), North Haven, Me.; R. G. Babbidge, master. Not permitted to buy bait, ice, or to trade in any way. Driven out of harbors, and unreasonable restrictions whenever near the land. (From statements of R. G. Rabbidge, owner and master, Pulpit Harbor, Me.

Charles Haskell (schooner), North Haven, Me.; Daniel Thurston, master. Obliged to leave Gulf of St. Lawrence at considerable loss, not being allowed to buy provisions. (From statements of C. S. Staples, owner, North Haven, Me.)

Willie Parkman (schooner), North Haven, Me.; William II. Banks, master. Unable to get supplies while in Gulf of St. Lawrence, which necessitated returning home at great loss, with a broken voyage. (From statements of William H. Banks, owner and master, North Haven, Me.)

D. D. Geyer (schooner), Portland, Me.; John K. Craig, master. Being refused privilege of touching at a Nova Scotia port to take on resident crew already engaged, owner was obliged to provide passage for men to Portland at considerable cost, causing great loss of time. (From statements of J. H. Jordan, owner, Portland, Me.) Good Templar (schooner), Portland, Me.; Elias Tarlton, master. Touched at La Have, Nova Scotia, to take on crew already engaged, but was refused privilege and ordered to proceed. The men being indispensable to voyage, had them delivered on board outside of 3-mile limit by a Nova Scotia boat. (From statements of Henry Trefethen, owner, Peak's Island, Me.)

Eddie Davidson (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; John D. Snow, master. On the 12th of June, 1886, touched at Cape Island, Nova Scotia, but was not permitted to take on part of crew. Boarded by customs officer, and ordered to sail within twenty-four hours. Not allowed to buy food in ports of Gulf St. Lawrence. (From statements of John D. Snow, owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.)

Alice P. Higgins (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; Alvin W. Cobb, master. Driven from harbors twice in stress of weather. (From statements of Alvin W. Cobb, master, Wellfleet, Mass.)

Cynosure (schooner), Booth Bay, Me.; L. Rush, master. Was obliged to return home before securing a full cargo, not being permitted to purchase provisions in Nova Scotia. (From statements of S. Nickerson & Sons, owners, Booth Bay, Me.)

Naiad (schooner), Lubec, Me.; Walter Kennedy, master. Presented frontier license (heretofore acceptable) on arriving at St. George, New Brunswick, but collector would not recognize same. Was compelled to return to Eastport and clear under register before being allowed to purchase herring, thus losing our trip. (From statements of Walter Kennedy, master, Lubec, Me.)

Louisa A. Grant (schooner), Provincetown, Mass.; Joseph Hatch, jr., master. Took permit to touch and trade. Arrived at St. Peters, Cape Breton, in afternoon of the 19th May, 1886. Entered and cleared according to law. Was obliged to take inexperienced men, at their own prices, to complete fishing crew to get to sea before the arrival of a seizing officer, who had started from Straits of Canso at 5 o'clock same afternoon in search of vessel, having been advised by telegraph of shipping of men. (From statements of Joseph Hatch, jr., owner and master, Provincetown, Mass.) Lottie E. Hopkins (schooner), Vinal Haven, Me.; Emery J. Hopkins, master. fused permission to buy any article of food in Canadian ports. Obtained shelter in harbors only by entering at custom-house. (From statement of Emery J. Hopkins, owner and master, North Haven, Me.)

Re

Florine F. Nickerson (schooner), Chatham, Mass.; Nathaniel E. Eldridge, master. Engaged fishermen for vessel at Liverpool, Nova Scotia, but action of Canadian Government necessitated their transportation to the United States, and loss of time to vessel while awaiting their arrival; otherwise would have called for them on way to fishing grounds. Returning touched at Liverpool, but immediately on anchoring Canadian officials came aboard and refused permission for men to go ashore. Captain at once signified his intention of immediately proceeding on passage, but officer prevented his departure until he had reported at custom-house, vessel being thereby detained two days. (From statements of Kendrick & Bearse, owners, South Harwich, Mass.)

B. B. B. (sloop), Eastport, Me.; George W. Copp, master. Obliged to discontinue business of buying sardine herring in New Brunswick port, for Eastport canneries, as local customs regulations were during the season of 1886 made so exacting that it was impossible to comply with them without risk of the fish becoming stale and spoiled by detention. (From statements of George W. Copp, master, Eastport, Me.)

Sir Knight (schooner), Southport, Me.; Mark Rand, master. Compelled to pay transportation for crew from Nova Scotia to Maine, the vessel not being allowed to call at Nova Scotia ports for them on her way to the fishing grounds. (From statements of William T. Maddocks, owner, Southport, Me.)

Uncle Joe (schooner), Southport, Me.; J. W. Pierce, master. Compelled to pay transportation for crew from Nova Scotia to Maine, the vessel not being allowed te call at Nova Scotia ports for them on her way to the fishing grounds. (From statements of William T. Maddocks, owner, Southport, Me.)

Willie G. (schooner), Southport, Me.; Albert F. Orne, master. Compelled to pay transportation for crew from Nova Scotia to Maine, the vessel not being allowed to call at Nova Scotia ports for them on her way to the fishing grounds. (From statements of William T. Maddocks, owner, Southport, Me.)

Lady Elgin (schooner), Southport, Mc.; George W. Pierce, master. Compelled to pay transportation for crew from Nova Scotia to Maine, the vessel not being allowed to call at Nova Scotia ports for them on her way to the fishing grounds. (From statements of William T. Maddocks, owner, Southport, Me.)

John H. Kennedy (schooner), Portland, Mo., David Dougherty. Called at a Nova Scotia port for bait but left without obtaining same, fearing seizure and fine, returning home with a broken voyage. At a Newfoundland port was charged $16 lighthouse dues, giving draft on owners for same, which, being excessive, they refused to pay. (From statement of E. G. Willard, owner, Portland, Me.)

Ripley Ropes (schooner), Southport, Me., C. E. Hare master. Vessel ready to sail when telegram from authorities at Ottawa refused permission to touch at Canadian ports to ship men; consequently obliged to pay for their transportation to Maine, and vessel detained while awaiting their arrival. (From statements of Freeman Orne & Son, owners, Southport, Me.)

Jennie Armstrong (schooner), Southport, Me., A. O. Webber master. Vessel ready to sail when telegram from authorities at Ottawa refused permission to touch at Canadian ports to shp men; consequently obliged to pay for their transportation to Maine, and vessel detained while awaiting their arrival. (From statements of Freeman Orne & Son, owners, Southport, Me.)

Vanguard (schooner), Southport, Me., C. C. Dyer master. Vessel ready to sail when telegram from authorities refused permission to touch at Canadian ports to ship men; consequently obliged to pay for their transportation to Maine, and vessel detained while awaiting their arrival. (From statements of Freeman Orne & Son, owners, Southport, Me.)

Electric Flash (schooner), North Haven, Me., Aaron Smith master. Unable to obtain supplies in Canadian ports, and obliged to return home before obtaining full cargo. (From statements of Aaron Smith, master and agent, North Haven, Me.) Daniel Simmons (schooner), Swan's Island, Me., John A. Gott master. pelled to go without necessary outfit while fishing in Gulf of St. Lawrence. (From statements of Mr. Stimpson, owner, Swan's Island, Me.)

Com

Grover Cleveland (schooner), Boston, Mass., George Lakeman master. Compelled to return home with only partial fare of mackerel, being refused supplies in Canadian ports. (From statements of B. F. DeButts, owner, Boston, Mass.)

Andrew Burnham (schooner), Boston, Mass., Nathan F. Blako master. Not allowed to buy provisions or to land and ship fish to Boston, thereby losing valuable time for fishing. (From statements of B. F. DeButts, owner, Boston, Mass.) Harry G. French (schooner), Gloucester, Mass., John Chisholm master. Refused permission to purchase provisions or to land cargo for shipment to the United States. (From statements of John Chisholm, master and owner, Gloucester, Mass.)

Colonel J. H. French (schooner), Gloucester, Mass., William Harris master. Was refused permission to purchase any supplies or to forward fish to the home port by steamer, causing mucli loss of time and money. (From statements of John Chisholm, owner, Gloucester, Mass.)

W. H. Wellington (schooner), Gloucester, Mass., D. S. Nickerson master. Was refused permission to purchase any supplies or to forward fish to the home port by steamer, causing much loss of time and money. (From statements of John Chisholm, owner, Gloucester, Mass.)

Ralph Hodgdon (schooner), Gloucester, Mass., Thomas F. Hodgdon master. Was refused permission to purchase any supplies or to forward fish to the home port by steamer, causing much loss of time and money. (From statements of John Chisholmi, owner, Gloucester, Mass.)

Hattie Evelyn (schooner), Gloucester, Mass., James A. Cromwell master. Not allowed to buy any provisions in any provincial ports, and thereby compelled to return home during the fishing season, causing broken voyage and great loss. (From statements of James A. Cromwell, owner and master, Gloucester, Mass.)

Emma W. Brown (schooner), Gloucester, Mass., John McFarland master. Was forbidden buying provisions at any provincial ports, and thereby lost three weeks' time and was compelled to return home with only part of cargo. (From statement of John McFarland, master, Gloucester, Mass.)

Mary II. Thomas (schooner), Gloucester, Mass., Henry B. Thomas master. Prohibited from buying provisions, and, in consequence, had to return home before close of fishing season. (From statements of Henry B. Thomas, owner and master, Gloucester, Mass.)

Hattie B. West (schooner), Gloucester, Mass., C. H. Jackman master. Prevented from buying provisions to enable vessel to continue fishing; two of crow deserted in a Canadian port, and captain went ashore to report at custom-house and to secure return of men; was delayed by custom-officer not being at his post and ordered to sea by first officer of cutter Howlett before having an opportunity of reporting at customhouse or of finishing business; had to return and report ou same day or be subject to a fine. Prevented from shipping men at same place. At Port Hawkesbury, Nova

Scotia, while on homeward passage, not allowed to take on board crew of seized American fishing schooner Morro Castle, who desired to return home. (From statements of C. H. Jackman, master, Gloucester, Mass.)

Ethel Maud (schooner), Gloucester, Mass., George H. Martin master. Provided with a United States permit to touch and trade. Entered Tignish, Prince Edward Island, to purchase salt in barrels; was prohibited from buying anything. Collector was offered permit, but declared it to be worthless, and would not examine it; vessel obliged to return home for articles mentioned. On second trip was not permitted to get any food. (From statements of George H. Martin, owner and master, East Gloucester, Mass.)

John W. Bray (schooner), Gloucester, Mass., George McLean master. On account of extreme prohibitory measures of the Canadian government in refusing shelter and supplies, and other conveniences, was obliged to abandon her voyage and come home without fish. (From statements of John F. Wonson & Co., owners, Gloucester, Mass.) Henry W. Longfellow (schooner), Gloucester, Mass., W. W. King master. Obliged to leave Gulf of St. Lawrence with only 62 barrels of mackerel, on account of restrictions imposed by Canadian government in preventing captain from procuring necessary supplies to continue fishing. (From statements of John F. Wonson & Co., owners, Gloucester, Mass.)

Rushlight (schooner), Gloucester, Mass., James L. Kenney master. Compelled to leave Gulf of St. Lawrence with only 90 barrels of mackerel, because of restrictions imposed by Canadian government in prohibiting captain from purchasing supplies needed to continue fishing. (From statements of John F. Wonson & Co., owners, Gloucester, Mass.)

Belle Franklin (schooner), Gloucester, Mass., Henry D. Kendrick master. Obliged to leave Gulf of St. Lawrence with 156 barrels of mackerel, on account of restrictions imposed by Canadian government in denying the captain the right to procure neccssary supplies to continue fishing. (From statements of John F. Wonson & Co., owners, Gloucester, Mass.)

Neponset (schooner), Boston, Mass., E. S. Frye master. On 27th August, 1886, anchored in Port Hawkesbury, Cape Breton, and immediately reported at custom-house; being short of provisious, master asked collector for permits to buy, but was twice refused. The master expressing his intention of seeing the United States consul at Port Hastings, Cape Breton, 3 miles distant, the customs officer forbade him landing at that port to see the consul; he did so, however, saw the consul, but could get no aid, the consul stating that if provisions were furnished, the vessel would be seized. Master being sick, and wishing to return home by rail, at the suggestion of the consul, he landed secretly, and traveled through the woods to the station, 3 miles distant. (From statements of E. S. Frye, owner and master, Boston, Mass.)

[Inclosure 11.]

The Marquis of Lansdowne to Sir H. Holland.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE, Ottawa, April 2, 1837. SIR: With reference to Mr. Stanhope's dispatch of the 16th December last, transmitting a copy of a letter from the foreign office, with its inclosures, respecting the alleged improper conduct of authorities in the Dominion in dealing with the United States fishing vessels Laura Sayward and Jennie Seaverns, and requesting to be furnished with a report on these cases for communication to the United States Government, I have the honor to forward herewith a copy of an approved minute of the privy council of Canada, embodying a report of my minister of marine and fisheries on the subject.

I have much pleasure in calling your attention to the penultimate paragraph of that report, from which you will observe that it will, in the opinion of my Government, be possible, in cases like that of the Jennie Scaverns, where a foreign fishing vessel has entered a Canadian harbor for a lawful purpose and in the pursuance of her treaty rights, to exercise, the necessary supervision over the conduct of her master and crew, and to guard against infractions of the customs law and other statutes binding upon foreign vessels while in Canadian waters, without placing an armed guard on board or preventing reasonable communication with the shore.

My advisers are, in regard to such matters, fully prepared to recognize that a difference should be made between the treatment of vessels bona fide entering a Canadian harbor for shelter or repair, or to obtain wood and water, and that of other vessels of the same class entering such harbors ostensibly for a lawful purpose, but really with the intention of breaking the law.

I have, etc.,

LANSDOWNE.