File No. 861.00/3168
The Minister in Portugal ( Birch) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 6, 10.30 a.m.]
622. Department’s circular of September 20, 6 p.m. I am in receipt of Portuguese Government’s reply to Department’s inquiry concerning willingness to register protest against the acts of terrorism lately committed in Russia. The Portuguese Government states that it will lend its support to whatever action is taken by the nations in this connection and gives at the same time its hearty approval to the proposal. The Portuguese Government will also follow the matter with the kindest interest through whatever course the Government of the United States may deem expedient to direct its [action].