Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1909

File No. 836/122.

Chargé Janes to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

American Embassy,
Rio de Janeiro, January 17, 1909.

Reports presidential decree signed 14th, which continues during 1909 tariff reduction of 20 per cent, favoring articles enjoying privilege last year.