No. 18.
Mr. White to Mr. Bayard.
Legation of the United States,
London, June 6, 1888. (Received June 16.)
No. 767.]London, June 6, 1888. (Received June 16.)
Sir: With reference to your instructions numbered 864, of May 1, and to previous correspondence, I have the honor to inclose herewith, for your information, a copy of Sir James Fergusson’s reply to a question asked by Mr. Gourley in the House of Commons on the 4th instant, from which you will observe that the Canadian Government have cautioned persons engaged in sealing expeditions in Behring Sea against using force in the event of their being interfered with by our officers.
I have etc.,
Henry White.