763.72119/2730
The Secretary of State to the Swiss Minister ( Sulzer )
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note dated the 16th instant regarding the evacuation of the territory of Austria-Hungary by German troops within the period fixed by the terms of the armistice and to inform you that the substance of the communication from the Government of German Austria therein contained has been brought to the attention of the competent authorities of this Government. I beg to state, however, that this communication was received after the expiration of the period fixed by the terms of the armistice for the evacuation of the territory of Austria by German troops; namely, the 17th instant.
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