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with’ the French in the matter of the fisheries, such free access as is 
desired for the purposes mentioned could not be given by her Majesty's 
Government ; and with respect to the question of the issue of grants of 
land unhampered by the conditions subjecting such grants to a reservation 
in favour of French rights, the memorialists were informed that her 
Majesty’s Government regretted that THEY WERE UNABLE IN THE 
PRESENT POSITION OF THE FISHERY QUESTION TO MERT THE WISHES OF - 
THE MEMORIALISTS. The memorialists were, however, assured that 
any favourable opportunity which might present itself for arriving 
at a settlement with the Government of France on the general question — 
of the fisheries would not be neglected by her Majesty’s Government. 
I have the honour to be, Sir, 
Your most obedient and humble servant, 
(Signed) KyvrsrorD. 
G. 
THE “MODUS VIVENDI” CORRESPONDENCE. 
Copy oF TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE Rigur Hon 
THE SECRETARY OF SraTE ror THE CoLONIES AND His Exon 
LENCY THE GOVERNOR. Sai | 
Secretary of State to Governor, 7th December, 1889. Ps of | 
Her Majesty’s Government desire to consult with Whiteway on 
subject of fishery. "When can he leave for this country early in the 
year ? 
Governor to Secretary of State, 9th December, 1889. 
Executive Council tender resignation, and Whiteway assumes office 
at the beginning of next week. He informs me that it is quite impos- 
sible for him to leave until his administration gets into working order. | 
He desires to know what will be probable fishery question under con-_ 
sideration, so as to discuss the question in consultation with his col- 
leagues before his departure. 
Secretary of State to Governor, 16th December, 1889. | 
In answer to your telegram of 9th December, Her Majesty ‘3 
Government desire to consult with Whiteway generally on the subject: 
