No. 80.
Mr. Magee to Mr. Bayard.
Stockholm , October 24, 1887. (Received November 8, 1887.)
Sir: I have the honor to inform you that on Saturday evening last I received a note from his excellency Count Ehrensvörd, secretary for foreign affairs for the United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway, in which he informs me that the proposition submitted by the Government of the United States, looking to the abolishment of lighthouse fees, tax on tonnage, etc., will be considered by the respective councils of state of the two governments.
I have asked that this consideration may have as prompt action as is possible.
It is possible that a change in the personnel of the council of state will take place within a few weeks, as I had the honor to inform you in my No. 96. If so, there may be some delay occasioned before a concension of the submitted propositions is arrived at.
I have the honor, etc.,