458 PARTIAL LIST OF VESSELS INVOLVED IN THE FISHERIES CONTROVERSY WITH [Supplementing a list transmitted to the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, by the Secretary of State, January 26, 1887. 1. Eliza A. Thomes (schooner). Portland Me.; E. S. Bibbs, master. Wrecked on Nova Scotia shore, and unable to obtain assistance. Crew not per mitted to land or to save anything until permission was received from captain of cutter. Canadian officials placed guard over fish saved, and everything saved from the wreck narrowly escaped confiscation. (From statements of C. D. Thomes, owner, Portland, Me.) 2. Christina Ellsworth (schooner). Eastport, Me.; James Ellsworth, master. Entered Port Hastings, Cape Breton, for wood; anchored at 10 o'clock, and reported at custom-house. At 2 o'clock was boarded by captain of cutter Hector and ordered to sea, being forced to leave without wood. In every harbour entered was refused privilege of buying anything. Anchored under lee of land in no harbour, but was compelled to enter at custom-house. In no two harbours were the fees alike. (From statements of James Ellsworth, owner and master, Eastport, Me.) 3. Mary E. Whorf (schooner). Wellfleet, Mass.; Simon Berrio, master. In July, 1886, lost seine off North Cape, Prince Edward Island, and not allowed to make any repairs on shore, causing a broken voyage and a long delay. Ran short of provisions, and being denied privilege of buying any on land, had to obtain from another American vessel. (From statements of Freeman A. Snow, owner, Wellfleet, Mass.) 4. Stowell Sherman (schooner). Provincetown, Mass.; S. F. Hatch, master. Not allowed to purchase necessary supplies, and obliged to report at custom-houses, situated at distant and inconvenient places; ordered out of harbours in stress of weather, namely, out of Cascumpee Harbour, Prince Edward Island, nineteen hours after entry, and out of Malpeque Harbour, Prince Edward Island. fifteen hours after entry, wind then blowing too hard to admit of fishing. Returned home with broken trip. (From statements of Samuel T. Hatch, owner and master, Provincetown, Mass.) 5. Walter L. Rich (schooner). Wellfleet, Mass.; Obadiah Rich, master. Ordered out of Malpeque, P. E. I., in unsuitable weather for fishing, having been in harbour only twelve hours. Denied right to purchase provisions. Forced to enter at custom-house at Port Hawkesbury, C. B., on Sunday, collector fearing that vessel would leave before Monday and he would thereby lose his fee. (From statements of Obadiah Rich, owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.) 6. Bertha D. Nickerson (schooner). Booth Bay, Me.; N. E. Nickerson, master. Occasioned considerable expense by being denied Canadian harbours to procure crew, and detained in spring while waiting for men to come from Nova Scotia. (From statements of S. Nickerson and Sons, owners, Booth Bay, Me.) 7. Newell B. Hawes (schooner). Wellfleet, Mass.; Thomas C. Kennedy, master. Refused privilege of buying provisions in ports on Bay Saint Lawrence, and in consequence obliged to leave for home with half a cargo. Made harbour at Shelburne, Nova Scotia, in face of storm, at 5 p. m., and master immediately started for custom-house, 5 miles distant, meeting captain of cutter Terror on way, to whom he explained errand. On returning, found two armed men from cutter on his vessel. At 7 o'clock next morning was ordered to sea, but refused to go in the heavy fog. At 9 o'clock the fog lifted slightly, and, though the barometer was very low and a storm imminent, vessel was forced to leave. Soon met the heavy gale, which split sails, causing considerable damage. Captain of Terror denied claim to right of remaining in harbour twenty-four hours. (From statements of T. C. Kennedy, part owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.) 8. Helen F. Tredick (schooner). Cape Porpoise, Me.; R. J. Nunan, master. July 20, 1886, entered Port Latour, N. S., for shelter and water. Was ordered immediately to sea. (From statements of R. J. Nunan, owner and master, Cape Porpoise, Me.) 9. Nellie M. Snow (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; A. E. Snow, master. Was not allowed to purchase provisions in any Canadian ports, or to refit or land and ship fish, consequently obliged to leave for home with broken trip. Not permitted to remain in ports longer than local Canadian officials saw fit. (From statements of J. C. Young, owner, Wellfleet, Mass.) 10. Gertrude Summers (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; N. S. Snow, master. Refused privilege of purchasing provisions, which resulted in injury to voyage. Found harbour regulations uncertain. Sometimes could remain in port twenty-four hours, again was ordered out in three hours. (From statements of N. S. Snow, owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.) 11. Charles R. Washington (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; Jesse S. Snow, master. Master was informed by collector at Ship Harbour, C. B., that if he bought provisions, even if actually necessary, he would be subject to a fine of $400 for each offence. Refused permission by the collector at Souris, P. E. I., to buy provisions, and was compelled to return home September 10, before close of fishing season. Was obliged to report at custom-house every time he entered a harbour, even if only for shelter. Found no regularity in the amount of fees demanded, this being appar ently at the option of the collector. (From statements of Jesse S. Snow, owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.) 12. John M. Ball (schooner), Provincetown, Mass.; N. W. Freeman, master. Driven out of Gulf of St. Lawrence to avoid fine of $400 for landing two men in the port of Malpeque, P. E. I. Was denied all supplies, except wood and water, in same port. (From statements of N. W. Freeman, owner and master, Provincetown, Mass.) 459 13. Zephyr (schooner), Eastport, Me.; Warren Pulk, master. Cleared from Eastport, May 31, 1886, under register for West Isles, N. B., to buy herring. Collector refused to enter vessel, telling captain that if he bought fish, which were plenty at the time, the vessel would be seized. Returned to Eastport, losing about a week, which resulted in considerable loss to owner and crew. (From statements of Guilford Mitchell, owner, Eastport, Me.) 14. Abdon Keene (schooner), Bremen, Me.; William C. Keene, master. Was not allowed to ship or land crew at Nova Scotia ports, and owner had to pay for their transportation to Maine. (From statements of William C. Keene, owner and master, Bremen, Me.) 15. William Keene (schooner), Portland, Me.; Daniel Kimball, master. Not allowed to ship a man or to send a man ashore except for water, at Liverpool, N. S., and ordered to sea as soon as water was obtained. (From statements of Henry Trefethen, owner, Peak's Island, Me.) 16. John Nye (schooner), Swan's Island, Me.; W. L. Joyce, master. After paying entry fees and harbour dues was not allowed to buy provisions at Malpeque, P. E. I., and had to return home for same, making a broken trip. (From statements of W. L. Joyce, owner and master, Atlantic, Me.) 17. Asa H. Pervere (schooner), Wellfleet, Mass.; A. B. Gore, master. En tered harbour for shelter; ordered out after 24 hours. Denied right to purchase food. (From statements of S. W. Kemp, agent, Wellfleet, Mass.) 18. Nathan Cleaves (schooner). Wellfleet, Mass.; P. E. Hickman, master. Ran short of provisions, and, not being permitted to buy, left for home with a broken voyage. Customs officer at Port Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, would allow purchase of provisions for homeward passage, but not to continue fishing. (From statements of Parker E. Hickman, owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.) 19. Frank G. Rich (schooner). Wellfleet, Mass.; Charles A. Gorham, master. Not permitted to buy provisions or to lay in Canadian ports over twentyfour hours. (From statements of Charles A. Gorham, owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.) 20. Emma O. Curtis (schooner). Provincetown, Mass.; Elisha Rich, master. Not allowed to purchase provisions, and therefore obliged to return home. (From statements of Elisha Rich, owner and master, Provincetown, Mass.) 21. Pleiades (schooner). Wellfleet, Mass.; F. W. Snow, master. Driven from harbour within twenty-four hours after entering. Not allowed to ship or discharge men under penalty of $400. (From statements of F. W. Snow, owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.) 22. Charles F. Atwood (schooner). Wellfleet, Mass.; Michael Burrows, master. Captain was not permitted to refit vessel or to buy supplies, and when out of food had to return home. Found Canadians disposed to harass him and put him to many inconveniences. Not allowed to land seine on Canadian shore for purpose of repairing same. (From statements of Michael Burrows, owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.) 23. Gertie May (schooner). Portland, Me.; I. Doughty, master. Not allowed, though provided with permit to touch and trade, to purchase fresh bait in Nova Scotia, and driven from harbours. (From statements of Charles F. Guptill, owner, Portland, Me.) 24. Margaret S. Smith (schooner). Portland, Me.; Lincoln W. Jewett, master. Twice compelled to return home from Bay of St. Lawrence with broken trip, not being able to secure provisions to continue fishing. Incurred many petty inconveniences in regard to customs regulations. (Fron statements of A. M. Smith, owner, Portland, Me.) 25. Elsie M. Smith (schooner). Portland, Me.; Enoch Bulger, master. Came home with half fare, not being able to get provisions to continue fishing. Lost seine in a heavy gale rather than be annoyed by customs regulations when seeking shelter. (From statements of A. M. Smith, Portland, Me.) 26. Fannie A. Spurling (schooner). Portland, Me.; Caleb Parris, master. Subject to many annoyances, and obliged to return home with a half fare, not being able to procure provisions. (From statements of A. M. Smith, owner, Portland, Me.) 27. Carleton Bell (schooner). Booth Bay, Me.; Seth W. Eldridge, master. Occasioned considerable expense by being denied right to procure crew in Canadian harbours, and detained in spring while waiting for men to come from Nova Scotia. (From statements of S. Nickerson & Sons, owners, Booth Bay, Me.) 28. Abbie M. Deering (schooner). Portland, Me.; Emory Gott, master. Not being able to procure provisions, obliged to return home with a third of a fare of mackerel. (From statements of A. M. Smith, owner, Portland, Me.) 29. Cora Louisa (schooner). Booth Bay, Me.; Obed Harris, master. Could get no provisions in Canadian ports and had to return home before getting full fare of fish. (From statements of S. Nickerson & Son, owners, Booth Bay, Me.) 30. Eben Dale (schocner). North Haven, Me.; R. G. Babbidge, master. Not permitted to buy bait, ice, or to trade in any way. Driven out of harbours, and unreasonable restrictions whenever near the land. (From statements of R. G. Babbidge, owner and master, Pulpit Harbour, Me.) 31. Charles Haskell (schooner). North Haven, Me.; Daniel Thurston, master. Obliged to leave Gulf of St. Lawrence at considerable loss, not being allowed to buy provisions. (From statements of C. S. Staples, owner, North Haven, Me.) 32. Willie Parkman (schooner). North Haven, Me.; William H. Banks, master. Unable to get supplies while in Gulf of St. Lawrence, which necessitated returning home at great loss, with a broken voyage. (From statements of William H. Banks, owner and master, North Haven, Me.) 33. D. D. Geyer (schooner). Portland, Me.; John K. Craig, master. Being refused privilege of touching at Nova Scotia port to take on resident crew already engaged, owner was obliged to provide passage for men to Portland, at considerable cost, causing great loss of time. (From statements of F. H. Jordan, owner, Portland, Me.) 34. Good Templar (schooner). 460 Portland, M.; Elias Tarlton, master. Touched at La Have, Nova Scotia, to take on crew already engaged. but was refused privilege and ordered to proceed. The men being indispensable to voyage, had them delivered on board outside of three-mile limit by a Nova Scotia boat. (From statements of Henry Trefethen, owner Peak's Island, Maine.) 35. Eddie Davidson (schooner). Wellfleet, Mass.; John D. Snow, master. June 12, 1886, touched at Cape Island, Nova Scotia, but was not permitted to take on part of crew. Boarded by customs officer and ordered to sail within twenty-four hours. Not allowed to buy food in ports on Gulf of St. Lawrence. (From statements of John D. Snow, owner and master, Wellfleet, Mass.) 36. Alice P. Higgins (schooner). Wellfleet, Mass.; Alvin W. Cobb, master. Driven from harbors twice in stress of weather. (From statements of Alvin W. Cobb, master, Wellfleet, Mass.) 37. Cynosure (schooner). Booth Bay, Me.; L. Rush, master. Was obliged to return home before securing a full cargo, not being permitted to purchase provisions in Nova Scotia. (From statements of S. Nickerson & Sons, owners, Booth Bay, Me.) 38. Naiad (schooner). Lubec, Me.; Walter Kennedy, master. Presented frontier license (heretofore acceptable) on arriving at St. George, N. B., but collector would not recognise same; was compelled to return to Eastport and clear under register before being allowed to purchase herring, thus losing one trip. (From statements of Walter Kennedy, master, Lubec, Me.) 39. Louisa A. Grout (schooner). Provincetown, Mass.; Joseph Hatch, jr., master. Took permit to touch and trade; arrived at St. Peter's, Cape Breton, in afternoon of May 19, 1886; entered and cleared according to law; was obliged to take inexperienced men at their own prices to complete fishing crew, to get to sea before the arrival of a seizing officer who had started from Straits of Canso at 5 o'clock same afternoon in search of vessel, having been advised by telegraph of the shipping of men. (From statements of Joseph Hatch, jr., owner and master, Provincetown, Mass.) 40. Lottie E. Hopkins (schooner). Vinal Haven. Me.; Emery J. Hopkins, master. Refused permission to buy any article of food in Canadian ports. Obtained shelter in harbours only by entering at custom-house. (From statement of Emery J. Hopkins, owner and master, North Haven, Me.) 41. Florine F. Nickerson (schooner). Chatham, Mass.; Nathaniel E. Eldridge, master. Engaged fishermen for vessel at Liverpool, Nova Scotia, but action of Canadian Government necessitated the paying of their transportation to the United States and loss of time to vessel while awaiting their arrival; otherwise would have called for them on way to fishinggrounds. Returning, touched at Liverpool, but immediately on anchoring, Canadian officials came aboard and refused permission for men to go ashore. Captain at once signified his intention of immediately proceeding on passage, but officer prevented his departure until he had reported at custom-house, vessel being thereby detained two days. (From statement of Kendrick & Bearse, owners, South Harwich, Mass.) 42. B. B. B. (sloop). Eastport, Me.; George W. Copp, master. Obliged to discontinue business of buying sardine herring in New Brunswick ports for Eastport canneries, as local customs regulations were, during the season of 1886, made so exacting that it was impossible to comply with them without risk of the fish becoming stale and spoiled by detention. (From statements of George W. Copp, master, Eastport, Me.) 43. Sir Knight (schooner). Southport, Me.; Mark Rand, master. Compelled to pay transportation for crew from Nova Scotia to Maine, the vessel not being allowed to call at Nova Scotia port for them on her way to the fishing-grounds. (From statements of William T. Maddocks, owner, Southport, Me.) 44. Uncle Joe (schooner), Southport, Me.; J. W. Pierce, master. Compelled to pay transportation for crew from Nova Scotia to Maine, the vessel not being allowed to call at Nova Scotia ports for them on her way to the fishing-grounds. (From statements of William T. Maddox, owner, Southport, Me.) 45. Willie G. (schooner). Southport, Me.; Albert F. Orme, master. Compelled to pay transportation for crew from Nova Scotia to Maine, the vessel not being allowed to call at Nova Scotia ports for them on her way to the fishing-grounds. (From statements of William T. Maddocks, owner, Southport, Me.) 46. Lady Elgin (schooner). Southport, Me.; George W. Pierce, master. Compelled to pay transportation for crew from Nova Scotia to Maine, the vessel not being allowed to call at Nova Scotia ports for them on her way to the fishing grounds. (From statements of William T. Maddocks, owner, Southport, Me.) 47. John H. Kennedy (schooner). Portland, Me.; David Dougherty, master. Called at a Nova Scotia port for bait, but left without obtaining same, fearing seizure and fine, returning home with a broken voyage. At a Newfoundland port was charged $16 light-house dues, giving draft on owners for same, which, being excessive, they refused to pay. (From statements of E. G. Willard, owner, Portland, Me.) Vessel 48. Ripley Ropes (schooner). Southport, Me.; C. E. Hare, master. ready to sail when telegram from authorities at Ottawa refused permission to touch at Canadian ports to ship men; consequently obliged to pay for their transportation to Maine, and vessel detained while awaiting their arrival. (From statements of Freeman Orne & Son, owners, Southport, Me.) 461 49. Jennie Armstrong (schooner). Southport, Me.; A. O. Webber, master. Vessel ready to sail when telegram from authorities at Ottawa refused permission to touch at Canadian ports to ship men; consequently obliged to pay for their transportation to Maine, and vessel detained while awaiting their arrival. (From statements of Freeman Orne & Son, owners, Southport, Me.) 50. Vanguard (schooner). Southport, Me.; C. C. Dyer, master. Vessel ready to sail when telegram from authorities refused permission to touch at Canadian ports to ship men; consequently obliged to pay for their transportation to Maine, and vessel detained while awaiting their arrival. (From statements of Freeman Orne & Son, owners, Southport, Me.) 51. Electric Flash (schooner). North Haven, Me.; Aaron Smith, master. Unable to obtain supplies in Canadian ports and obliged to return home before obtaining full cargo. (From statements of Aaron Smith, master and agent, North Haven, Me.) 52. Daniel Simmons (schooner). Swan's Island, Me.; John A. Gott, master. Compelled to go without necessary outfit while fishing in Gulf of St. Lawrence. (From statements of M. Stimpson, owner, Swan's Island, Me.) 53. Grover Cleveland (schooner). Boston, Mass.; George Lakeman, master. Compelled to return home with only partial fare of mackerel, being refused supplies in Canadian ports. (From statements of B. F. De Butts, owner, Boston, Mass.) 54. Andrew Burnham (schooner). Boston, Mass.; Nathan F. Blake, master. Not allowed to buy provisions or to land and ship fish to Boston, thereby losing valuable time for fishing. (From statements of F. B. De Butts, owner, Boston, Mass.) 55. Harry G. French (schooner). Gloucester, Mass.; John Chisholm, master. Refused permission to purchase any provisions or to land cargo for shipment to the United States. (From statements of John Chisholm, owner and master, Gloucester, Mass.) 56. Col. J. H. French (schooner). Gloucester, Mass.; William Harris, master. Was refused permission to purchase any supplies, or to forward fish to the home port by steamer, causing much loss of time and money. (From statements of John Chisholm, owner, Gloucester, Mass.) 57. W. H. Wellington (schooner). Gloucester, Mass.; D. S. Nickerson, master. Was refused permission to purchase any supplies, or to forward fish to the home port by steamer, causing much loss of time and money. (From statements of John Chisholm, owner, Gloucester, Mass.) 58. Ralph Hodgdon (schooner). Gloucester, Mass.; Thomas F. Hodgdon, master. Was refused permission to purchase any supplies, or to forward fish to the home port by steamer. causing much loss of time and money. (From statements by John Chisholm, owner, Gloucester, Mass.) 59. Hattie Evelyn (schooner). Gloucester, Mass.; James A. Cromwell, master. Not allowed to buy any provisions in any provincial ports, and thereby compelled to return home during the fishing season, causing broken voyage and great loss. (From statements of James A. Cromwell, owner and master, Gloucester, Mass.) 60. Emma W. Brown (schooner). Gloucester, Mass.; John McFarland, master. Was forbidden buying any provisions at provincial ports, and thereby lost three weeks' time, and was compelled to return home with only part of cargo. (From statements of John McFarland, master, Gloucester, Mass.) 61. Mary H. Thomas (schooner). Gloucester, Mass.; Henry B. Thomas, master. Prohibited from buying provisions, and, in consequence, had to return home before close of fishing season. (From statements of Henry B. Thomas, owner and master, Gloucester, Mass.) 62. Hattie B. West (schooner). Gloucester, Mass.; C. H. Jackman, master. Prevented from buying provisions to enable vessel to continue fishing. Two of crew deserted in a Canadian port, and captain went ashore to report at custom-house and to secure return of men. Was delayed by customs officer not being at his post, and ordered to sea by first officer of cutter Howlett before having an opportunity of reporting at custom-house or of finishing business. Had to return and report on same day or be subject to fine. Prevented from shipping men at same place. At Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, while on homeward passage, not allowed to take on board crew of seized American fishing schooner Moro Castle who desired to return home. (From statements of C. H. Jackman, master, Gloucester, Mass.) 92909°-S. Doc. 870, 61-3, vol 4—59 |