TABLE .OER GONDLEN Es. 
Subject. 
No. Name. Date. 
1891. 
1 | Sir J. Pauncefote.....} .............-- Apr. 15 
2 | WEA, (C5 LR Agta joaee 55) | boo SoSabeSneSoe Apr. 29 
By Colonialy Oficersamecins|| seer ie~ eile = May 27 
Cd eee CO) CRS Cer ABE Bn cca | Sere eance May 29 
5 | To Sir R. Morier...... Telegraphic ..| June 2 
6 | To Sir J. Pauncefote..}.-...- does 2002 
7 | Sir'Jd. Pauncefote -.-..|..-.-. doe se2ne ==200 
8 | To Sir J. Pauncefote..|....-. Govsese ss edor 
9h TomMisde: Staal 28 S255) eeecte close cs abd! (Ne 
10 | Sir J. Pauncefote ..-... Telegraphic..| June 3 
[lel ROWSE oe Malotesseses||sshacsestecnesel a doy 
12 | Sir R. Morier......... Telegraphic... June 4 
13 | Sir J. Pauncefote-.....|....- doses Spee) Oise 
14 To Sirs ReMoriers.=---i):sce- (lsabcodee June 5 
15 | To Sir J. Pauncefote..|..... dosst sass? aa Yen e 
16 | Sir J. Pauncefote.-.--|....-. dosent June 6 
7G \aeets GIN) Beco Seogosssac| ac RodosoncoossT May 28 
1SilnGoloniall Officese.thas)| eee esaeeee eee June 8 
19 | Sir R. Morier ......... Telegraphic. .|....do 
20 | To Sir J. Pauncefote..|..... dorte.sit< == 200) 
7 eee OO re Sec gS. pose seek | See Gorse sete =:do}2 
22 | Sir J). Rauncefote-.....|.-..- do-ee-2se5 =200:- 
PB lakes DOs As Fe cae dorseessec June 9 
24 | To Sir R. Morier......|..... OO siormerseieta ect do 
25 | To Sir J. Pauncefote..|..... ike aacarce June 10 
26 | Sir J. Pauncefote.....}....- Dowson tee - do 
Di lteter GO) scieseeassenee seh. cc! dozcess=en |S 5- do 
Note from Mr. Blaine of the 14th April, 
with alternative suggestions for Arbi- 
tration Convention. 
Information as to killing of seals, and 
risk of extermination of the species. 
Advises joint inquiry into whole ques- 
tion of sealing at sea and on land. 
Canadian Government agree to modus 
viverdt on certain conditions. 
To ask Russian Government if they 
would join in proposed modus vivendi. 
Proposes terms of modus vivendi...-.-- 
Possible objections to clause 1 of above 
proposal. 
Auswer to No.1. Accepts first five 
points proposed. Alternative for 
sixth point and suggested compensa- 
tion clause. 
Asks consent of Russia to temporary 
suspension of sealing. 
Answer to Nos.6and 8. Communica- 
tion made to United States Govern- 
ment. 
Is German Government sufficiently in- 
terested to be invited to coneur in 
suspension of sealing? 
Answer to No. 5. Russian Government 
have not heard from United States 
Government on the subject of modus 
vivendi. 
Answerto No.6. Alternative proposals 
of United States Government for 
terms of modus vivendi. 
Refers to No. 12. Would be glad to 
know views of M. de Giers. 
Answer to No. 13. Observations on 
United States proposals. 
Answer to above. ‘Terms of modus vi- 
vendi as finally proposed by United 
States Government. 
Note from United States Government 
asking for early reply to their com- 
munication of 4th May proposing 
modus vivendi, and reply thereto. 
Protest against modus vivendi from 
British Columbian Board of Trade, 
and proposed reply. 
Views of M. de Giers on modus vivendt. 
Answer to No.16. Her Majesty's Gov- 
ernment will assent to modus vivendi 
in terms of following No. 
Terms of modus vivendi.........-...... 
Draft of modus vivendi delivered to 
United States Government. 
Reply of United States Government to 
above. Further alterations desired. 
Grounds on which Russia is asked to 
forbid sealing this year. 
Answer to No. 23. Assents to altera- 
tion of Articles 2 and 3. Arrange- 
ment as to Joint Commission cannot 
be left in doubt. 
Refers to No. 23. Recommends accept- 
ance of first four Articles with altera- 
tions suggested. 
Insertion made by United States Gov- | 
ernment in Article 2. 
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