Lighthouses in the Red Sea and the Gulf: Further Correspondence p.4

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Latest phase of correspondence is contained in the notes to and from Rustem Pasha com municated to Prince Pless on the 20th
February last. One of Her Majesty's vessels now engaged in a survey of an alternative route
Sept. 15, 19, 22, Conversation with Rustem Pasha, and proposal that he should be asked to make some counter-proposal

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Informal discussion of details would be of little use without some indication of terms to which Porte would agree

Survey by Her Majesty's ships "Stork" and "Rambler" would justify the adoption of the proposed new route through the southern part of the Red Sea Porte cannot accept proposal in No. 7, but have instructed him to make other proposals Sends No. 33 for consideration of proposals contained therein Acknowledges No. 33 Criticism of the Turkish proposals. If Turkey is not willing to to a satisfactory arrangement, steps should be taken to open Board are advised up the alternative route. that it would ultimately be accepted by the trade as a better one
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Summary of action taken respecting Red Sea lights since the 4th December, 1890 What is the position of the question ? Answer las recently been received from Rustem Pasha, containing proposals which Board of Trade think unacceptable Concurs in proposal that a consultation should be held, at which the Hydrographer of the Admiralty should be asked to be present. Sends copy of No. 33 and drafts to Rustem Pasha and Lord Dufferin Observations on No. 38. Concurs in drafts transmitted above, with minor alterations De Italian Government claim jurisdiction over the sites suggested for lights by the Board of Trade?

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Her Majesty's Government are unable to agree to proposals contained in No. 33, and will take steps to provide an alternative route When will contribution of 10,0007. per annum out of Egyptian light dues be available? Could not some reduction be effected in Egyptian light dues even before the Powers have concluded Commercial Conventions with Egypt?

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selected by Board of Trade for lights Mr. Henniker Heaton. What steps have been taken for the rapid completion of the lighting of the Red Sea? Answer: Delay is due to excessive demands of concessionnaires Deprecates the idea of laying the question of lighting Red Sea before Egyptian Govern ment before the conclusion of the Com mercial Conventions
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