The Canadian Government, as a retaliatory measure against the heavy duties imposed upon fish by the Fordney Tariff, advised the U. S. State Department that after Dec. 31 no more privileges under the modus vivendi licenses— would be granted to U. S. fishing vessels in Canadian ports. Hereafter, the privileges of these vessels will be governed by the treaty of 1818, under which U. S. fishing vessels can enter Canadian ports only for the purpose of shelter, repair, purchase of food and for obtaining water. The A.B.C. of the situation is: Canadian fishing...
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