Lisbon 19th Jan 1887
Telegramme.
From Minister Councel, after mature examination and with utmost desire to fortify friendship existing over three
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centuries, proposes as acceptable
basis for definitive negotiation
one
of
the two plans.
First Plan. 1° Recognition by
China of perpetual occupation
and Government of Macao and its dependencies by Portugal, excluding Lappa
2° Obligation by Portugal never to cede Macao to a
third
power without assent of
China.
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3°. Cooperative arrangements between Portuguese and Chinese authorities for opium collection:
Portugal agreeing to maritime depot, i.e. hulk afloat, with Chinese section for collection duty and European commission appointed by Inspector General for management thereof.
4°. Suppression of customs
stations around Macao rendered unnecessary by establishment of maritime depot.
Second Plan. 1° Simple treaty
of friendship and commerce
with all the usual clauses.
2° Cooperation of