File No. 7167/16.

Chargé Bliss to the Secretary of State .

No. 216.]

Sir: Referring to this legation’s Nos. 183, 197, and 203, of June 4, July 8, and August 10, respectively, I have the honor to report that the additional act, drawn up at the recent meeting of the permanent commission of the sugar convention, was signed yesterday on behalf of the adhering Powers by their diplomatic representatives accredited to Belgium.

I have, etc.,

Robert Bliss.