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On the recordDecember 8, 1891
In my last annual message I stated that the basis of arbitration proposed by Her Majesty's Government for the adjustment of the long-pending controversy as to the seal fisheries was not acceptable.
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Benjamin Harrison
Republican · Indiana

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Third Annual Message

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