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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