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On the recordJune 14, 1891
In order to facilitate such proper inquiries as Her Majesty's Government may desire to make with a view to the presentation of the case of that Government before arbitrators, and in expectation that an agreement for arbitration may be arrived at, it is agreed that suitable persons designated by Great Britain will be permitted at any time, upon application, to visit or to remain upon the seal islands during the present sealing season for that purpose.
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Ben Harrison
Republican · Indiana
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Proclamation 306—Modus Vivendi Respecting the Fur-Seal Fisheries

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