we keep on looking at peripheral details. Today there is one crisis, tomorrow another, but we nevet come to the substance, to the crux of the matter. The crux of the matter is that the United Kingdom and the Argentine Republic have to find an intelligent answer to this problem, and if the Secretary-General’s good offices could help us to find such a solution, we would be extremely grateful. This very day, the Argentine Foreign Minister has been to see the Secretary-Gen- eral to ratify our wish to continue negotiating within the framework of his good offices, within the frame- work of the Charter and within the framework of the resolutions of the United Nations-resolutions which were approved by the General Assembly and which are the voice of this house-calling for a negotiated solu- tion in terms which are indicated. 284. Three resolutions of the General Assembly have been adopted and the three resolutions have borne no fruit, although there was a call to accelerate the negotiations. There was recognition of the efforts of Argentina over the last 10 years to assist the devel- opment of these islands, to facilitate communications and demonstrate our goodwill. 285. Why did these negotiations not prosper? Be- cause of a combination of monopolistic interests, plus typically colonial legislation which made it possible to maintain in the islands a kind of artificial cocoon, suspended in time and space, preserving a kind of Victorian policy which suited some, but was rejected by the whole continent, particuiarly by our nation. 286. I do not want to add much more, because sometimes words only complicate problems more, but I should like to say now that this is not really a reply but an appeal to the intelligence of those of us who 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech or statement discussing a conflict between the United Kingdom and the Argentine Republic. The speaker emphasizes the need to find a negotiated solution to the problem, which has been ongoing for some time. The text mentions the efforts of Argentina to assist the development of the islands and facilitate communications, but implies that these efforts have been hindered by certain interests and colonial policies. The tone is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is intended for an international audience.

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International trade, Politics