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Fs eo of this principle, not only intellectually but also in practice, things will not go well. For my part, my conscience prevents me from working except on the basis of this principle. If my saying this is unnecessary, on account of its being undeserved, let it be attributed to the fact that what has happened has caused in me a disillusion and a beginning of depression which I feel obliged not to hide. If it is urged that the system established in neighboring countries is in cortradiction with this trust which I seek, I must declare that the Instructions considered the case of B.A. as something special, aue to the conditions and complexity of our work here, and in addition the duties of the administration of the S.V. (Basque Organization) in neighboring countries require that flexibility which in practice - a new case is now pending in setting up a new office for Chile - decisively contributes to the functiqning of the S.V. (Basque Organization) in the said countries. 4 If these arguments and those which may be added are not sufficient to cancel the measure of reduction, there remains the problem of looking after the expenses which will continue to accrue. . If the measure remains in force, my plan for which I reouest approval is to begin the suppression of items with Mine. This is not a thoughtless act of seeking relief from work yor trouble, but a measure necessary for such an eventuality and mi not affect the yield of the S.V. (Basque Organization). 4 can take over my duties. From the beginning until now I ave thought of him as a substitute for me at any given moment. ye In addition to his capability and training, he has acquired experience and has worked with great efficiency. In this way he will also have more liberty to make the necessary reductions and suppressions. It is not necessary to say that I shall give him whole-hearted support in every way It would be advisable, better to say necessary, that the reply to this letter be made by telegram giving exact airections. Therefore I r in as always at the disposal of Euzkadi and the Lendakart. Sf . (Initial)