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INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES Art. 18. Each member of the Mission with more than two complete years of service in Brazil shall have the right to a leave of three months on full pay, and also the right of leaving BRAZIL. In case he leaves BRAZIL, he shall have the right to travel time in addition to his leave and he shall receive his full pay in Brazilian money at the rate specified in Art. 12, during both his leave and time of travel. The Chief of the Mission shall arrange, after consultation with the Chief of the General Staff, that such leaves inconvenience as little as possible the interests of the Brazilian Army. Art. 19. Members of the Mission who may become ill, shall be cared for by the Brazilian Government, in such hospital as the Chief of the Mission may, after consultation with the Brazilian authorities, consider suitable. Art. 20. In case of travel performed on official business outside of the Federal District and Nictheroy, by any member of the Mission, such member shall receive while engaged therein, besides his regular compensation, per diem allowances and transportation which shall be the same as those allowed to the officers of the Brazilian Army of the same rank and in like circumstances. Art. 21. The officers of the Mission shall be accorded the same rights and privileges which are enjoyed by diplomatic representatives accredited to Brazil and of corresponding rank, except as regards the rights of importation mentioned above. Art. 22. A suitable automobile with chauffeur shall be permanently assigned to the Chief of the Mission for the use of the Mission on official service. When this automobile is unavailable because of repair, overhaul or other reason a suitable substitute will be provided. Art. 23. A private office and necessary equipment shall be provided the members of the Mission for their work. Art. 24. Every member of the Mission shall have a Brazilian officer detailed as an assistant. Art. 25. If cancellation of this contract be effected on the request of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, all expenses of the return of the Mission and the families and all effects thereof to their country shall be borne by that Government. In case, however, the cancellation should be effected on the initiative of the Brazilian Government, or as a result of war between BRAZIL and a foreign power, the Brazilian Government shall bear all the costs of the return to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA of the Mission and the families and all effects thereof, in accordance with the provision of Arts. 13 and 16, and in addition thereto, the Brazilian Government shall pay to each officer an amount equivalent to three months compensation from the date of his arrival in NEW YORK proceeding by usually traveled sea route. TITLE V Members of the RECALL AND REPLACEMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE MISSION Mission. mecal nd replace- Art. 26. The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, may if the public interest so requires, recall, at any time, any one or all of the members of the Mission, substituting for them other officers acceptable to the Brazilian 1464