166 The Frederick G erring, Jr. 



herewith, a copy of an approved Minute of the Privy Council as 

 to the future disposal of the vessel. 



As you will doubtless recollect, the vessel" was conditionally 

 released by the Dominion Government upon the representations 

 of the United States Government; but has apparently not been 

 claimed by the owners. 



As the prolonged custody of this vessel is a cause of expense 

 and inconvenience to the Dominion Government and further de- 

 lay would be attended by deterioration of the vessel and outfit, 

 I should be glad to learn for communication to the Dominion 

 Government, whether the owners still refuse to accept the con- 

 ditions of the release. 



I have the honour to be with the highest consideration, 

 Sir, 



Your most obedient humble servant, 



Julian Pauncefote. 

 The Hon. W. R. Day 



etc., etc., etc. 



[Enclosure.] 

 1436. 



Extract from a Report of the Committee of the Honorable the 

 Privy Council, approved by His Excellency on the 17th 

 June, i8p8. 



In triplicate. 

 John J. Meyers. 



On a report dated 7th June, 1898, from the Minister of Marine 

 and Fisheries, referring to a Minute of Council, approved on the 

 31st March, 1898, replying to the remarks of Mr. Secretary Sher- 

 man on the condemnation and subsequent conditional release of the 

 United States fishing schooner Frederick Gerring, Jr. 



The Minister observes that the custody and care of this vessel 

 continue to be a source of expense to the Government, and her 

 occupancy of the Government wharf, a source of inconvenience. 



The Minister states that he is advised that certain offers have 

 been made for the vessel, but before making any final disposition 



