Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 September 1886 — GENERAL. [ARTICLE]

GENERAL.

In connection with the seizure by a United States revenue cutter of two Canadian vessels in Behring Strait for violating the seal-fishing laws, it is stated that the jurisdiction of this country over those waters will be questioned.... The fifth annual convention of the National Encampment of the Sons of Veterans was held at Buffalo, N. Y. Twenty States are represented. Colonel Fred Grant telegraphed sickness prevented his being with the members. A circular addressed to the customs officers of the Dominion states that American vessels must not be permitted to go from one Canadian port to another for .cargoes. Only British vessels, or those belonging to' powers in treaty with Great Britain, may compete in the coastipg trade. .... The cruiser Howlett seized the American schooner Highland Light for fishing within the three-mile limit off the east point of Prince Edward Islands. Rumor has it that Grand Master Workman Powderly of the Knights of Labor, tired of the turmoil, and desirous, of devoting himself to his family, intends to retire .... A steel steamship has been lanbched at Buffalo, to run to Chicago. The vessel is 322 feet long, and cost $225,000... .A battle took place about twelve miles from New Laredo, Mexico, between policemen and Coyote’s gang of bandits. The latter were victorious, but the Federal commander ordered cavalry from Monterey and Lampasas to renew hostilities.