APPENDIX TO CASE OF GREAT BRITAIN. 200 
No. 176. 
Mr. Herbert to the Marquis of Salisbury.—( Received Januaay 23.) 
WASAINGTON, January 8, 1889. 
My Lorp: I have the honour to report that Mr. Hoar introduced a 
Resolution in the Senate on the 3rd instant, asking for any correspond- 
ence that may have taken place with Great Britain in regard to the 
seal-fisheries in or near Behring’s Straits, especially as to the seizure or 
release of any British vessels by the United States; and also asking for 
information as to the Regulations governing the fisheries which have 
been adopted by the United States Government. 
Mr. Hoar alleges that there have been, and still are, widespread com- 
plaints of unjust. discrimination made against Americ an ve ssels in those 
waters, and that while they are not permitted to take seals out at sea, 
aiieh is perfectly proper and right, no interference is made with the 
operations of the vessels of other ‘countries, par ticularly those of Great 
Britain 
This Resolution, which was adopted by the Senate, was probably 
prompted by the reference in the President’s Message to a proposed 
arrangement with foreign Powers for the protection of fur-seais in Beh- 
ring’s Sea, which has aroused a good deal of curiosity here. 
The passage in question ran as follows: 
“My endeavours to establish, by international co-operation, measures 
for the prevention of the extermination of fur-seals in B ehring? s Sea, 
have not been relaxed, and I have hopes of being enabled shortly to 
submit an effective and satisfactory Conventional project with the 
Maritime Powers for the approval of the Senate.” 
I will not fail to send your Lordship a copy of the correspondence 
asked for as soon as it is presented to Congress. 
I have, We. 
(Signed) MicuarL H. HERBERT. 
234 No. 177. 
The Marquis of Salisbury to Mr. Edwardes.—( Substance telegraphed.) 
FOREIGN OFFICE, March 23, 1889. 
Sir: My attention has been called to a telegram, dated Washington, 
the 22nd March, which appeared in the ‘ Times” of to-d: vy, to the effect 
that President Harrison has issued a Proclamation warning foreign 
fishing-vessels against entering the waters of Behring’s Sea, within the 
dominion of the United States, for unlawful fishing for fur-bearing ani- 
mals or salmon. 
I have to request you to report to me, by telegraph, the exact terms 
of the Proclamation referred to. 
Tam, &c. 
(Signed) SALISBURY, 
