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alternative as being fairer to the Trade and being a
more definite and permanent instrument.
Monsieur Tovar added that he hoped that the
question would be settled with as little delay as
possible as the sales take place in June, and if a
regular Agreement is concluded it will have to be
submitted to the Portuguese Parliament for ratification.
Sir E.Grey is disposed to consider that there
would be no objection to acceding to the Portuguese
Government's desire for a regular agreement provided
that clauses are inserted regulating the duration of
the agreement and providing for its determination within
a definite period on notice being given by either party.
I am to request the views of the Secretary of State
for the Colonies with regard to this point and, if he
concurs in the proposal for an Agreement, any suggestions
which he may desire to make as to the wording of the
additional clauses.
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
Wranglen