Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 2, 1913

File No. 893.51/1309.

The Secretary of State to the American Chargé d’Affaires at London.¹

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, February 23, 1913—10 p.m.

The Department understands that the present halt in China loan negotiations is due to renewed discussion between Great Britain and Germany regarding adviser for salt gabelle. Ascertain and report promptly views of Foreign Office as to prospects early signature of loan.

Knox.

1. Same to American Embassy, Berlin.