File No. 763.72/7638
The Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6.50 p.m.]
7654. Your 5755, 9th [8th]. Following from McCormick attention of Mr. Polk:
Concerning negotiations with Norway, Taylor and I approve making immediate proposal through our Minister at Christiania concurrently with British and French and would suggest in order to save time all negotiations with the exception of tonnage be conducted here by us. This would be greatly facilitated by interview with Schmedeman. Our negotiations with British proceeding most satisfactorily. When you reach conclusion in tonnage agreement please cable us immediately; also may we suggest your instructing Schmedeman in accordance with the above.