6 FEBRUARY 1909, Page 1
On Thursday the Newfoundland Government informed the United States Government
that they assented to the provisional Agreement drawn up last week for submitting the Newfound- land fishery disputes to the Hague. The Agreement will have to go before the American Senate before it is concluded, but a happy end to a very old and embarrassing controversy seems to be at least in sight. Mr. Bryce, Mr. Root, and every one else concerned are to be congratulated on the industry and goodwill with which they have worked at this problem. And we must add that the ultimate compliance of Sir Robert Bond, the Newfoundland Premier, in a matter which touches on delicate points in our Imperial relations will be heartily appreciated in this country.
