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No. 288. 
The Marquis of Salisbury to Sir J. Pauncefote. 
FOREIGN OFFICE, February 12, 1890. 
Str: With reference to my despatch of the 28th ultimo, I have to 
request that you will bear in mind that all proposals from the United 
States Government for the settlement of the Behring’s Sea question 
should be received by you ad referendum. 
Iam, We. 
(Signed) SALISBURY. 
No. 289. 
The Marquis of Salisbury to Sir J. Pauncefote.—( Substance telegraphed.) 
FOREIGN OFFICE, February 13, 1890. 
Srr: I transmit to you herewith copy of a telegram from the Govy- 
ernor-General of Canada relative to the Behring’s Sea negotiations ;* 
and I have to request you to communicate with the Governor-General 
of Canada with a view to settling the date on which the Representative 
of the Dominion, who will assist you in the negotiations, should arrive 
in Washington. 
Tam, &e. (Signed) SALISBURY. 
408 No. 290. 
Sir J. Pauncefote to the Marquis of Salishury.—( Received by telegraph, 
February 14.) 
WASHINGTON, February 13, 1890. 
My Lorpb: Mr. Blaine informed me to-day that M. de Struve, the 
Russian Minister here, has telegraphed to his Government to inquire 
whether they consent to his taking part in the negotiations on the sub- 
ject of a close time for seals in Behring’s Sea. 
He hopes that your Lordship will, on your side, invite the Russian 
Government to participate in the proposed negotiations. 
I have, &e. 
(Signed) JULIAN PAUNCEFOTE. 
No. 291. 
Sir J. Pauncefote to the Marquis of Salisbury.—( Received by telegraph, 
February 14.) 
WASHINGTON, February 13, 1890. 
My Lorp: With reference to your Lordship’s telegram of to-day, I 
have the honour to inform your Lordship that I have written to the 
Governor-General of Canada and have requested him to be prepared to 
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