§ MR. GOURLEY (Sunderland)asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, What measures are being adopted between 161 Her Majesty's Government and that of the United States for the purpose of bringing about an amicable settlement of those differences which have arisen regarding the Canadian fishery regulations; and, whether it is intended to appoint a joint Commission of the two Countries for the purpose of amending the Treaty of 1818?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir JAMES FERGUSSON) (Manchester, N.E.)(who replied) said: Communications are now passing between the two Governments with a view to effect a friendly settlement of the questions which have arisen in connection with the North American Fisheries. The negotiations, which have been conducted in communication with the Government of Canada, have not yet reached such a stage as would make it desirable to indicate the exact steps which may be taken by the two Governments in the matter.