Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 4, 1917

The Secretary of State to Minister Swenson

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, October 18, 1901.

Represent to Danish Government the great desirability of deciding at once whether they will make the treaty. We cannot continue negotiations after Congress meets. Ascertain whether offer of a quarter million dollars more will conclude matter.

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