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Subject. 
Three British Columbian sealers seized by United 
States revenue-cruizer ‘‘ Corwin.’ 
To ask United States Government 
for information. 
Details of captures of ‘‘ Thornton,” 
“Onward,” and ‘‘Carolina.”’ Protest should be 
male and compensation demanded. 
History of the origin of the Alaska Commercial 
Newspaper extracts relating to seizures.....----.---- 
Sends copy of United States Act to prevent exter- 
mination of fur-bearing animals in Alaska, and of 
the Alaska Company’s lease. 
Sends further details, with Report 
of Committee of Canadian Privy Council. Has 
any action been taken? 
To protest against seizures and reserve rights ..-.--- 
Has any reply been received to No.2? Or any appeal 
lodged against decisions of United States courts? 
Nownformabion=s=5o= = 22.2.2 s-=5 
Recapitulates facts of seizures as reported to Her Maj- 
esty’s Government. ‘To see Mr. Bayard, who will, 
no doubt, make due reparation. 
Copies of notes founded on Nos. 2 and 8.....-.------- 
Extract from ‘‘ Daily British Colonist,” of Victoria, 
relating to the seizures. 
Facts relating to seal fishery. Hope Her Majesty’s 
Government will support United States Govern- 
ment in preserving seals. 
Telegram trom Canada asking if any answer has been 
received from United States. Case one of great 
Substance of above-slomeport.-- s.-)-- eee - 2 = 
Mr. Bayard has not yet received 
official report of proceedings of Court. 
Acknowledges No. 14. Question being considered... 
Refers to No. 10. Mr. Bayard’s apologies for delay-.- 
To seek assurances that no seizures will be made 
beyond Alaska territorial waters pending settle- 
Copy of note founded on above..............-2e.------ 
Copy of despatch from Canada, with Report of Privy 
Council explaining views of Dominion Government 
on historical rights, with letters from persons inter- 
ested and newspaper extracts. 
‘To express concern at absence of 
information, and urge immediate attention. 
Note to Mr. Bayard founded ONSaADOVC. = aes wet kee ees 
Note from Mr. Bayard explaining delay and assuring 
of observance of international obligations. 
To ask for information from time to time......-..---- 
resident hasissued orders for discontinuance of pend- 
ing proceedings, and release of vessels and persons. 
Despatch from Governor-General, with Report of 
Privy Council, and full statements of claims for 
Acknowledges above. Proposed to defer sending in 
claims pending further examination. 
Report of Governor of Alaska for 1886.....-......-.--- 
@oncursiin-delays--22- 2225-22222 + 
Copy of letter from a San Francisco firm to President 
protesting against exclusive claims of Alaska Com- 
Can Canadian vessels count on not being molested 
during ensuing season? 
No. Name. Date.. 
1886. 
1 | Colonial Office..........} Sept. 1 
Ze |PeROlin lau WiOSb- acess Sept. 9 | Copy of above. 
3 | Colonial Oftice .........- Sept. 25 | Refers to No. 1. 
CONS OD EUG ieee acme sic | Sept. 21 
Company. 
Salona GOS Ses eee = se(LOWene 
6 | Admiralty..--.--.-....- “Oct. 7 
7 | Colonial Office........-- Oct. 16 | Refers to No. 3. 
SilLolSir i. Wiest... = 22s. - Oct. 20 
a eee GOT Fe cece awe ote Oct. 21 
LOWEST eR Wiestesk Seoccee ne ..--do ...| Replies to above. 
TS POs Sire eWiesbss ciiens o- Oct. 30 
TON Sard, Westie eset. 8 ac | Oct. 21 
13 PAtdmiral ty =< 2ssscic0ss Nov. 4 
14 | Messrs. Lampson and | Noy. 12 
Co. 
15 | Colonial Office .......... Nov. 16 
hardship. 
163|-LoiSire Le West=s2c< J-0: Nov. 18 
AE Sin Le Wieste so. ss cece Nov. 19 | Answers above. 
18 | To Messrs. Lampson -do 
and Co. 
TOME Sin Lise Wes bless sane = aie Nov. 14 
20 Lon sirla..Wiestas..- sa. Dee. 6 
(Telegraphic.) 
ment. 
21 eo Sindue Wiest... 22 ..2se- Dec. 10 
1887. 
22 | Colonial Office .......... Jan. 4 
23) |ieo Sir Ts. Wiest... ..2<-- Jan. 8 | Copy of preceding. 
tA PSH las Ves bse ee cecicoesns Jan. 10 
PA es GOR ReRe ee ose Jan. 13 
26 | To Sir L. West 27 
BT Sirdhs WeSb-s2-s<-<.5-2- 4 
28 | Colonial Office -...--.... 8 
compensation. 
29 | To Colonial Office....-.-- Feb. 14 
BOM PSL as WieSta=cs tccacc as Jan. 30 
31 | Colonial Office .....-.... Feb. 26 | Answers No. 29. 
BOA OLMas WW ESts oss cccecace Mar. 18 
pany. 
33 | Colonial Office .......--.. Apr. 2 
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