No. 124

I had the honor to receive, yesterday, Your Grace's despatches
No. 89 of the 21st October and No. 90 of the same month both
on the subject of including British Columbia in any treaty of
reciprocity which may be made with the United States.

2. It happened that I had summoned the Executive Council to
meet this morning—so I brought the subject under their
consideration. I found opinion divided. I shall therefore
consult the Legislative Council—about to meet—on the question.

3. Could I, however, without indiscretion venture to beg of
Your Grace for information as to the nature of the treaty which
it appears, is being negotiated with the United States?