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really such is not the case. A Law like this has a tendency to discourage all parties 
from going to Alaska to trap, hunt, prospect for mines, and this is what is wanted 
by those who control the trade of Alaska. It is not desirable that Alaska should 
become settled, and its resources fully developed. It is more desirable to their inter- 
ests that white men should be kept away, and for this reason a Law like this is pushed 
through by some means or other, which on the face of it looks sincere, but when 
understood shows plainly the injustice of it, and the detriment to the best interests 
of Alaska, injustice to all residents of Alaska, and to all parties who would like to 
go there. It isan understood fact that no vessel can go to Alaska for trade and 
make a success; it is impossible to buy furs from the natives to any extent. Why is 
this? Simply, when a native sells his furs to an outside trader, he is cut off from 
trading at the various ports, and is virtually considered an onteast, hence they dare 
not doit. The longer that white men are kept out of Alaska, so much the longer 
this trade is controlled. White hunters and traders hunt and send their furs where 
they choose, hence it is desirable that all such persons should be kept out if possible. 
It seems that these Laws are so framed in order to exclude competition and retard 
the development of Alaska instead of developing its resources as they should be, and 
open this vast country for the benefit of the whole people and not for the exclusive 
use of a few rich and powerful Companies. An earnest appeal is made that these 
Laws shall be amended so that a white man can at least live in the country without 
being acriminal. Simple justice asks this, as the only practical resources of Alaska 
are its furs, fisheries, and mines, 
No. 206. 
Colonial Office to Foreign Office.—(Received August 10.) 
DOWNING STREET, August 9, 1889. 
Sir: With reference to the letter from this Department of yesterday 
J am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to trans- 
290 mit to you, for communication to the Marquis of Salisbury, a copy 
of a further telegram from the Governor-General of Canada, 
respecting the seizure of the “‘ Black Diamond” and “Triumph”: 
It appears from a telegram, dated the 8th August, from Ottawa, that all additional 
information respecting ‘‘Black Diamond” and ‘‘Triumph” is being sent to-day; 
steps have been taken to secure sworn affidavits as to exact location of seizures and 
boarding of those vessels. 
Iam, &e. 
(Signed) Robert G. W. HERBERT. 
No. 207. 
Colonial Office to Foreign Office.—( Received August 15.) 
DOWNING STREET, August 14, 1889. 
Str: With reference to the letter from this Department of the 3rd 
instant respecting the seizure by the United States authorities of the 
“‘ Black Diamond” in the Behring’s Sea, I am directed by Lord Knuts- 
ford to transmit to you, to be laid before the Marquis of Salisbury, and 
for such action upon it as his Lordship may think proper, a copy of a 
mink, marten, sable or other fur-bearing animals, except fur-seals, under such regu- 
lations as he may prescribe, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary to prevent the 
killing of any fur-seal, and to provide for the execution of the provisions of this 
section until it is otherwise provided by law, nor shall he grant any special privi- 
leges under this section.” 
