On the whole the United States have not fared badly in the arbi-
tration. Under Question I the veto power to unreasonable fish-
ing legislation has been secured. The essential question submitted
under Question II as to whether American vessel owners were
within their Treaty right in engaging non-inhabitants of the United
States for their crews, has been answered in favor of the United
States. The findings under Questions III and IV support the
contentions of the United States.
Question V, even though
interpreted most strongly against the United States, involves a loss
at most of an expanse of four miles in bays. Under Question VI,
the Tribunal concurs entirely with the contention of the United
States, and under Question VII, the United States have gained their
point. While the grounds of decision are in many cases unsatis-
factory, it is believed that both countries will find the award ac-
ceptable.