861.00/4903: Telegram
The Commissioner at Helsingfors (Haynes) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6:56 p.m.]
360. Referring to Department’s telegram number 2445, June 27, 6 p.m. to American Mission. On July 22nd accompanied by French, British, and Italian colleagues as dean of the diplomatic corps I delivered verbally to Foreign Minister Holsti the message which on Wednesday was confirmed by note verbale. Foreign Minister replied immediately in writing July 23 that present Government cannot enter into pourparlers regarding this since a new Government will be formed following the presidential election which is taking place this week. This also sent to American Mission.