510 APPENDIX TO CASE OF GREAT BRITAIN. 
No. 332. 
The Marquis of Salisbury to Sir J. Pauncefote. 
FOREIGN OFFICE, May 10, 1890. 
Sim: I have received your despatch of the 29th ultimo, covering copy 
of a note in which you submitted to Mr, Blaine the draft Convention, 
which has been approved by the Government of Canada, for the settle- 
ment of the Behring’s Sea Fisheries question, as well as a copy of the 
draft Convention itself. 
The terms of your note are approved by Her Majesty’s Government. 
Iam, &c. 
(Signed) SALISBURY. 
No. 333. 
Sir J. Pauncefote to the Marquis of Salisbury.—( Received May 11.) 
[Telegraphic. ] 
WASHINGTON, May 11, 1890, 
With reference to my telegram of the 8th instant, Mr. Blaine has 
informed me that he will send me a communication before the end of 
the week, in which he will explain why the United States Government 
are unable to accept my draft Convention in its present shape. He 
told me, however, at the same time, that he thought a basis of arrange- 
ment was offered by my proposal which he was in hopes would lead to 
a settlement of the question. 
Sir J. Pauncefote to the Marquis of Salisbury.—( Received May 11.) 
[Telegraphic. | 
WASHINGTON, May 11, 1890. 
As to compensation for damages refer! ed to in your fierashay: s tele- 
eram of the 9th instant, I have prepared, after discussion with Mr. 
Tupper, a draft Arbitration Agreement on the basis of your Lordship’s 
instructions. 
Mr. Tupper will to-morrow take a copy of it to Ottawa for the approval 
of the Canadian Government, and should his further services be required 
here, will return immediately. 
AS soon as I receive the reply of the Canadian Government, T will 
forward copy to your Lordship. 
Proposal for arbitrators and umpire will be agreed to by Mr. Blaine. 
No. 335. 
Sir J. Pauncefote to the Marquis of Salisbury.—( Received May 14.) 
[Telegraphic.] 
WASHINGTON, May 14, 1890. 
Mr. Tupper did not leave for Ottawa as stated in my telegram of the 
11th instant. Draft Agreement was sent there by post instead of being 
taken by him. 
