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considering that in a year of drove
or in the event
of a blockade of the ports of Morocco, or declaration of War against that country, the receipts on account of Light Dues might le nil, and considering that the
annual payment of the sum of 15,000 francs, or about
£200, then divided amongst several Powers would be very
small whilst shipping entering the Straits at night
would derive the greatest advantage from the Light,
Foreign Representatives decided upon recommending that
the required funds should be subscribed by their respec-
tive Governments.
the
Sir J.D. Hay trusted therefore that he would be
authorised to sign the proposed Convention with the
Moorish Minister and such of his colleagues as might
receive instructions to that effect; and that consequently
he might be authorised to draw on His Majesty'
Government for the sum that might be allotted as the
quota of Great Britain.
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The Foreign Representatives agreed after receiving
instructions from their respective Governsnow, so alter,
if necessary, the original articles, in order than the
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The
The Treasury sanctioned the payment by Her
Majes's Government of a share of te expense of
maintaining the Light on Cape Spartel; and Sir J.D.Hay
was authorised to draw Bills from time to time on
the Treasury for the purpose not exceeding in the
whole £200 per annum.
Certain amendments to the Draft Convention were
proposed by the Spanis: Government to which Her Majesty's
Government assented us also the French Government.
The French. Ambassador i London submitted a
Counter Draft, which, however, did not materially
differ from the original Draft Convention as amended.
He was informed that Her Majesty's Government were
ready to adopt the Counter Draft provided the Spanish
Government also concurrea, and that the arrangement
was concluded in the form of a Ministerial Agreement,
and not in that of a formal convention between the
respective Crowns, inasmuch as any Convention involv-
ing the payment of money for the expense of the
Lighthouse would require the sanction of Parliament,
while the object in view did not seem of sufficient
importance