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4th. Two armed steamers maintained for the protection 

 of the fisheries from the encroachments of foreigners. 



5th. United action maintained by the Governments of 

 Canada, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brmiswick, 

 and Prince Edward's Island, for the preservation, support, 

 and developement of the British American fisheries. 



