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tion may remove the impression you appear to have formed, that there has been any 
delay on my part in expediting the consideration of the modus vivendi which you have 
proposed. 
Iremain, &c. 
(Signed) JULIAN PAUNCEFOTE. 
10 No. 12. 
The Marquis of Salisbury to Sir J. Pauncefote. 
[Telegraphic. ] 
FOREIGN OFFICE, May 16, 1891. 
As soon as the Government of Canada have answered communica- 
tion addressed to them I will reply to your telegram. 
No. 13. 
Sir J. Pauncefote to the Marquis of Salishury.—( Received May 21, 9 a.m.) 
{Telegraphic.] 
WASHINGTON, May 20, 1891. 
Ihave just received a letter from the Acting Secretary of State inform- 
ing me that the President wishes to know the reply of Her Majesty’s 
Government to the proposal made on 4th May by Mr. Blaine. 
In order to allay the President’s anxiety, I shall be obliged if your 
Lordship can give me some intimation as to when the decision of Her 
Majesty’s Government may be expected. 
No. 14. 
The Marquis of Salisbury to Sir J. Pauneefote. 
[Telegraphic. ] 
FOREIGN OFFICE, May 21, 1891. 
No definitive reply has yet been received from Canada with regard 
to the proposed modus vivendi in Behring’s Sea. 
No. 15. 
Sir J. Pauncefote to the Marquis of Salisbury.—( Received May 22, 6 p.m.) 
[ Telegraphic. ] 
WASHINGTON, May 22, 1891. 
I omitted to inform your Lordship that Mr. Blaine’s proposal involves 
to the United States Government a loss of revenue from the Seal Com- 
pany at the rate of 10 dollars per skin, which amounts to about half-a- 
million dollars in all. In respect of the arrangements made for this 
season, the Company would also be great losers, 
