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No. 329. 
Sir J. Pauncefote to the Marquis of Salishury.—( Received May 8.) 
[‘Telegraphic.] 
WASHINGTON, May 8, 1890. 
Your Lordship’s telegram of to-days’ date received. 
I will telegraph without (ail as soon as I receive any communication 
from Mr. Blaine as to his views on the drait Convention. 
Although as friendly as ever in manner, he has hitherto maintained 
absolute silence on the subject. 
Would your Lordship authorize me to inform him that you approve 
the drait, and hope that it will be accepted by the United States Gov- 
ernment? 
The desired information may thus be elicited. 
No. 330. 
The Marquis of Salisbury to Sir J. Pauncefote. 
(Telegraphic. ] ° 
FOREIGN OFFICE, May 9, 1890. 
I have received your telegram of to-day, and, in reply, I have to 
inform you that you are authorized, if you think it advisable, to inform 
Mr. Blaine that Her Majesty’s Government approve the terms of the 
draft Convention submitted to him by you for the regulation of the 
Behring’s Sea fur-seal fisheries. 
No. 331. 
The Marquis of Salisbury to Sir J. Pauncefote.—( Substance telegraphed.) 
FOREIGN OFFICE, May 9, 1890. 
Sir: Llost no time in communicating to the Secretary of State for 
the Colonies copies of your despatch of the 25th ultimo, and its inclo 
sure, relative to the assessment of compensation for the seizures by 
United States vessels of British sealers in Behring’s Sea; and I now 
transmit, for your information and guidance, a copy of a letter con- 
taining Lord Knutsford’s views on the matter.* 
461 As it is very desirable that the negotiations now pending 
Should be brought to as early a conclusion as possible. I tele- 
graphed the substance of the Colonial Office letter to you this day, 
desiring you to consult Mr. Tupper on its contents before approaching 
the United St’ +s Government in regard to them. 
lam, &e. 
(Signed) SALISBURY. 
