The Times of Tuesday last contained a graphic account of the French Treaty Question in Newfoundland. For more than a century and a half these treaties have been an ever-recurring source of trouble between France and England. … continues … But, although the Fishery Question is a perennial source of irritation, it is gratifying to know that there has not been one well-authenticated instance of outrage or bloodshed on one side or the other. Mr. Justice Pincent, moreover, when answering in court the presentments of complaints made by Newfoundland fishermen, took occasion to state that there was not a particle of truth in such reports. The people of both nationalities have avoided all disturbances of the peace, nor is there any likelihood of serious disturbances in the future. …
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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893