With reference to your minutes on the question of our seeking re-eligibility for election to the Council when our term expires in September next, I am directed to inform you that the Minister, while recognising the difficulties, will be glad if you will do all in your power to prepare the ground for such a proceeding.¹ The steps which it may be possible to take here in the matter are being considered, and a further minute will be addressed to you on the subject as early as possible.