File No. 837.156/228

The Secretary of State to Minister Gonzales

[Telegram]

Your 319, March 24. Department unofficially informed that Ferrara has prepared and submitted to other members of the commission, independent report on Cuban Ports matter, showing various methods by which settlement might be reached.

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In view of time elapsed since date of decree, you may discreetly inquire as to what progress has been made in this matter.

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