870 APPENDIX TO CASE OF GREAT BRITAIN. 
In a word, the Company receives skins of a market value of 30,0007. 
to defray expenses not exceeding 1,0001. The Government secures a 
tax revenue of 50,0001. to meet expenses not exceeding 4,0001. 
25. It is a matter for much satisfaction that there are thus secured 
funds more than ample to provide for ‘the subsistence and care of the 
natives.” Itis a matter for regret that when, with a view to the pres- 
ervation of seal life, an agreement had been come to to prohibit for this 
year, so far as possible, the killing of fur-seals, there should have been 
sanctioned on the Pribyloff Islands the killing of 4,500 seals in excess 
of the very liberal limit permitted under the Agreement. 
The disposal of the excess of skins thus obtained is a matter for the 
immediate consideration of the Governments concerned. 
(Signed) GEORGE BADEN-POWELL. 
August 10, 1891. 
No. 144. 
The Marquis of Salisbury to Sir J. Pauncefote. 
{Telegraphic.] 
FOREIGN OFFICE, October 20, 1891. 
I have received your telegram of the 19th instant, containing the 
text of two alternative clauses suggested by the United States Goy- 
ernment with regard to the submission to arbitration of claims for 
compensation arising out of the killing of seais in Behring’s Sea. 
You are authorized to accept the second of the two clauses proposed. 
No. 145. 
Sir J. Pauncefote to the Marquis of Salisbury.—( Received October 20.) 
{ Telegraphic. ] 
WASHINGTON, October 20, 1891. 
Referring to your Lordship’s telegram of to-day, I presume that 
there is no objection to the Joint Commission Article being also signed 
by me. 
No. 146. 
The Marquis of Salisbury to Sir J. Pauncefote. 
[Telegraphic.] 
FOREIGN OFFICE, October 21, 1891. 
You are authorized to sign the Article providing for a Joint Commis- 
sion to investigate the facts relating to seal life in Behring’s Sea, as 
suggested in your telegram of the 20th instant. 
