62 STAT.] CANADA-DEFENSE INSTALLATIONS-Ja. 49, 14a, 1948 military equipment in question, I should appreciate it if the United States Government would now arrange to return to my Government U. S. $2,200,000 of the amount remaining in the above-mentioned suspense account. 5. It would appear that paragraph 10 of this Department's Note No. 44 of March 30, 1946, at least in so far as it relates to the intention of the United States Government to make available surplus military equipment, ceased to have effect after April 1, 1947. On the other hand, successive Orders-in-Council of my Government have extended beyond that date the period of time within which the Canadian Armed Forces are permitted to complete the purchases envisaged in the Ex- change of Notes of March 30, 1946. Under the recent Order-in- 60stat.1741. Council mentioned in paragraph 4 above, this period has now been extended to June 30, 1948. 6. The availability of the equipment that the Canadian Armed Forces still wish to purchase has already been determined. Addi- tional time is, however, required to permit completion of negotiations for the purchases contemplated. Consequently, my Government would appreciate it if your Government would agree to the terms of the paragraph quoted in paragraph 2 above continuing in effect until June 30, 1948. 7. If the United States Government is agreeable to this proposal, it is the suggestion of my Government that my present Note, together with your Note replying thereto, constitute an agreement effective from the date of your reply and retroactive to April 1, 1947. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consid- eration. ESCOTT REID for the Secretary of State for Ewternal Affairs. His Excellency, The United States Ambassador to Canada, United States Embassy, Ottawa. The American Ambassador to the CanadianSecretary of State for External Affairs EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA No. 55. Ottawa,March 2, 1948. EXCELLENCY: I have the honor to refer to your Excellency's note No. 20, dated January 24, 1948, concerning the exchange of notes of March 30, 1946 60 s tat 1741. on the subject of war surpluses and related matters.
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