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Debate Over Seal Fishery Law Sees Steamers Dividing Opinion
The committee discusses amending the seal fishery bill guiding steamers and the timing of the voyage. Captains Blandford and Dawe argue for and against steamers, urging patient rules to protect workers, capital, and the seals, with petitions and practical experience cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taga Fe
Munn
Ray Roberts
Sévie
Green Bay
Branprorp
Fonr
Bers
St. Patrick’s Day
S.S
Newfoundland
St Patrick's Day
Captain White
Legislative Council
Captain B
Funks
St. John’s
Greenspond
Bacalieu
Cape Bonavista
Fogo
Notre Dame Bay
Round Hill
Wurriley
Blandford
Blanprorp
Dawe
Webber
Bhanprorp
Dawn
Bhanprorn
Weverr
Harps
Capt. Kean
Kean
Capt. B
Murrau
Hon
Halleys
Keans
Captain Blandford
Captain Dawe
Mr. Whiteley
Labrador