AWARD OP THE FISHERY COMMISSION. 2995 



14. For what description of fish do American fishermen pursue the 

 in-shore fisheries ? for mackerel 



15. If you state that the in-shore fisheries are pursued wholly or chiefly 

 for mackerel, please state what proportion of mackerel is taken within 

 the in-shore limits, and what proportion is taken outside of the in-shore 

 limits! in My Opinion their is not one Eight taken within the Shore 

 Limmits of Three Miles. 



16. Is not much the larger quantity of mackerel caught by American 

 fishermen off the coasts of British America taken outside the in-shore 

 limits ; and in the summer season especially, are not mackerel generally 

 found on the banks, in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, and not withiii 

 shore ? they are 



17. Are colonial fishermen injured by permitting American fishermen 

 to fish in colonial in-shore waters ! they are not 



18. Are not more fish caught by colonial fishermen, when fishing in- 

 shore, alongside a fleet of American fishing-vessels, from which large 

 quantities of bait are thrown out, than when fishing alone T they are 



19. What is the best bait for the mackerel, and where is it principally 

 taken ? How much of it is taken within three miles of the shore, and 

 what is the annual value to the United States, or to the British Prov- 

 inces, as the case may be, to take such bait within three miles of the 

 shore ? Mauhaden and I should Say that Seven Eights are taken within 

 three Miles of the Shore as to the Value I cannot State but it is of 

 considerable value as it is the Prinsable Bait used for Mackerel 



20. Please state as to each class of fisheries carried on from your 

 State or district, the cost of fitting out, equipping, furuishing, and man- 

 ning a vessel for carrying it on, estimating it by the average length of 

 the cruise. State as far as possible, in detail the elements which go to 

 make up the cost of taking and delivering a full cargo and of returning 

 to the home port, the Prinsaple Class of Fishing presude from Maine is 

 the Cod Mackerel Fishery the relative cost of Fitting for Cod Fishing 

 is from 1 to 3,000 as to sise of Vessel and the length of the time 

 occupide is from 4 to 12 Weeks and the Principle Cost is Provisions 

 Salt & Bait As for Mackerel Fishing it Cost less than for Cod Fishing 

 to Fit the Vessells and their everage length of time to complete a 

 yoyge is from 8 to 12 Weeks the Cost for Fitting for a Mackerel voyge 

 is from 800 to 2000 as to beam & sise of Vessel. 



21. When you have fully answered question 20, please answer the 

 same questions as to vessels fitted out, equipped, furnished, and manned 

 from the Dominion of Canada, including Prince Edward Island, o far 

 as you are able to do so. If you state that there is any difference between 

 the cost of the Canadian and the cost of the American vessel in thes 

 respects, explain what the difference is and tlie reason for it. A* 

 Fitting and Manning Vessells from the Provinces they can IH I 



run with a less cost than from the States in the first place there i 

 los of time as it takes from 1 to 2 Weeks each way to gel 

 Fishing Grounds and they can build their Vessells at a leal coj 

 from the States as timber and all Material is Cheaper and 

 and they can presue the Fishing Business at a less cosl 

 sells from the States in every respect. 



22. Are you acquainted, and for how long, and m what 

 with the fisheries on the coasts of Nova Scotia, New j 



bee, or Prince Edward Island, or with either, and if either, w 

 of these fisheries ! 



23. What kind of fish frequent the waters of those OQMfe 



