Secretary of State for Dominions.

Following from President of Executive Council for Prime Minister: I feel it my duty to let you know that the proposed issue of an award by the Boundary Commission has created a difficult and very anxious situation. My colleagues and I view with the gravest concern and apprehension the intense feeling which has been gradually growing here. We are convinced that the situation calls for a conference between the two governments with a view to seeing how far it is possible to arrive at some settlement of this matter less likely to afford grounds for serious discontent and possible disorder.

An invitation has been received to be represented at a conference with the Boundary Commission on tomorrow Thursday, but it would seem desirable, if my suggestion commends itself to you, that the conference between ministers should take place first. As we should answer the invitation today, I shall be much obliged if you will let me have a reply by telegraph.