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3. His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on behalf of the delegates from this country, desire to express their grateful thanks to His Majesty's Government in New Zealand. I have, &c., L. S. AMERY. Governor-General His Excellency General Sir C. Fergusson, Bart., LL.D., G.C.M.G., K.C.8., D.5.0., M.Y.0., &c.

No. 25. New Zealand, No. 113. Sir, — Downing Street, 12th April, 1929. With reference to my despatch, No. 236, of the 21st November, 1928, and connected correspondence, I have the honour to transmit, for the information of His Majesty's Government in New Zealand, the accompanying translation of a circular issued on the 28th December, 1928, by the Lithuanian Ministry of Finance to the Customs authorities, instructing them to accord the ordinary {i.e., minimum) tariff rates to goods imported into Lithuania from all parts of the British Empire. 2. The action taken by the Lithuanian Government, who are understood to regard the circular as final and not as a temporary continuance of the status quo, has rendered it unnecessary for any formal assurance to be conveyed to them on behalf of His Majesty's Governments in the Dominions and the Government of Southern Rhodesia as to the treatment accorded to Lithuanian goods in the territories under their administration. I have, &c., L. S. AMERY. Governor-General His Excellency General Sir C. Fergusson, Bart., LL.D., G.C.M.G., K.C.8., D.5.0., M.V.0., &c.

Enclosure. [Translation.] Reference No. 16868/108. Lithuanian Republic, Ministry of Finance, Trade Department, 28th December, 1928. To all Customs Houses, — In view of recommendations made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, which were approved by the Minister of Finance and the State Controller, the ordinary import duties are to be applied to all goods originating from the British Empire (including dominions, colonies, possessions, and protectorates). This order shall be valid as from the date of the receipt of this circular. At the same time the circulars of the Department Nos. 14771/95 of 16th November, 1928, and 14969/97 of 19th November, 1928, shall become inoperative. Director of the Department, [Signature.] Chief of the Trade Section, B. Gabsva.

No. 26. New Zealand, Dominions No. 164. g IR; Downing Street, 16th April, 1929. I have the honour to transmit the accompanying copy of a note from the Italian Ambassador inquiring as to the Customs treatment of provisions and equipment embarked by foreign yachts. 2. I should be glad to learn what reply His Majesty's Government in New Zealand would wish to be returned to the inquiry as regards New Zealand. I have, &c., L. S. AMERY. Governor-General His Excellency General Sir C. Fergusson, Bart., LL.D., G.C.M.G., K.C.B, D.5.0., M.V.0., &c.