910 APPENDIX TO CASE OF GREAT BRITAIN. 
[Inclosure in No. 190.] 
Sir J. Pauncefote to Mr. Blaine. 
WASHINGTON, December 11, 1891. 
Sir: I have the honour to inform you that I telegraphed to the Marquis of Salis- 
bury the substance of your note of yesterday respecting the 6th Article of the pro- 
posed Behring’s Sea Arbitration Agreement, and that I have received a reply from 
his Lordship to the following effect: 
In view of the strong opinion of the President, reiterated in your note of yester- 
day, that the danger apprehended by Lord Salisbury, and explained in my note of 
the 8th instant, is too remote to justify the delay which might be incurred by guard- 
ing against it now, his Lordship will yield to the President’s appeal, and not press 
for further discussion at this stage. 
Her Majesty’s Government of course retain the right of raising the point when the 
questionof framing the Regulations comes before the Arbitrators, and it is understood 
that the latter will have full discretion in the matter, and may attach such conditions 
to the Regulations as they may a priori judge to be necessary and just to the two 
Powers, in view of the difficulty pointed out. 
With the above observation Lord Salisbury has authorized me to sign the text of 
the seven Articles and of the Joint Commission Articles referred to in my note of the 
23rd ultimo, and it will give me much pleasure to wait upon you at the State Depart- 
ment for that purpose at any time that you may appoint. 
I have, &c. 
(Signed) JULIAN PAUNCEFOTE. 
No. 191. 
Sir J. Pauncefote to the Marquis of Salisbury.—(Received December 28.) 
[Telegraphic. ] 
WASHINGTON, December 22, 1891. 
The question of the number of Arbitrators was reopened to-day by 
Mr. Blaine. 
He stated that he was of opinion, as was also the President, that 
seven was too large a number, and that it would suffice, as three are to 
be appointed by foreign Governments, if the United States and Great 
Britain should each appoint one. He was anxious that the above con- 
sideration should be urged on your Lordship, and he expressed the hope 
that efforts might be made to expedite as much as possible the remaining 
arrangements. 
133 No. 192. 
Sir J. Pauncefote to the Marquis of Salisbury.—( Received December 28.) 
WASHINGLON, December 15, 1891. 
My Lorp: With reference to my telegram of yesterday, I have the 
honour to inclose copy of a note which I have received from Mr. Blaine, 
in which he states that the President objects to your Lordship making 
any reservation atall in regard to the Behring’s Sea Arbitration A gree- 
ment; together with a copy of the reply which I have returned thereto. 
I have, &c. : 
(Signed) JULIAN PAUNCEFOTE, 
