File No. 862.85/104
The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in Siam ( Arnold )
[Telegram]
Washington
,
July 31, 1917, 6 p.m.
American International Corporation has proposed to Siamese Government, through Pitkin, purchase nine recently seized German steamers. Inform Siamese Government, corporation trusts its proposal will be favorably received. You are instructed to take such steps as you may find possible to expedite the transaction.
Polk