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Some months ago we said the new Canadian fishery rules

would breed trouble, and were sharply snubbed for our pains. Now General Grant has informed Congress, by special message, that he thinks Canada is going to enforce these rules against inshore fishing, and has sent a small "naval steamer" to protect American fishermen, and warned American officers in Canadian waters to prevent infractions of the treaty by his own people or illegal interference by ours. The Canadians, on their side, are very sensitive about their fish, we are very sensitive about "naval steamers" seizing British subjects, and altogether there is likely to be matter for spirited negotiation.

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