the addition of a Paragraph
to the effect that the Duc Decazes might be ready
to admit that
the privileges of men of war
amount only to exterritoriality
"dum ze bene gesserint," and
I am now to request that you
will state to Lord Carnarvon
that Lord Derby has carefully Considered His Lordship's suggestion but being desirous of avoiding raising any points which are not strictly necessary for the purpose in view, he is of opinion,
that
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that it would be better to
adopt the Draft as it stands the risk of any
further
discussion by asking the
French Government to make the admission suggested in
Your letter.
I am,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Tenterden