No. 324.
Memorandum of Mr. West.
(Received June 13,
1885.)
It is proposed to state in notes according temporary arrangement respecting fisheries that an agreement has been arrived at under circumstances affording prospect of negotiation for development and extension of trade between the United States and British North America.
The government of Newfoundland do not make refunding of duties a condition of their acceptance of the proposed agreement, but they rely on it having due consideration before the international commission which may be appointed.