File No. 763.72119/8261

The Secretary of the Special Mission ( Auchincloss) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

For Polk:

Conferences in Paris postponed until November 22. We remain here for another week at least and do not return here after leaving. Prime Minister and military authorities return first of this week. Conferences proceeding satisfactorily. Members of the commission are making very favorable impression according to Wiseman. Balfour says our visit could not have come at better time. McCormick and Taylor very anxious to see ministers to northern neutrals. Please answer to our cable. Advise family well.

Auchincloss