Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1920, Volume II

341.115L89/7: Telegram

The Consul General at London (Skinner) to the Secretary of State

London, January 17, 1920—1 p.m.
[Received January 17—1 p.m.]

Department’s telegram of 16th regarding A. Lorsch.⁴⁰ Reports mailed on 9th⁴⁰ and 14th.⁴¹ Procurator General says Foreign Office agreement provides for releases “upon such terms as Court might deem just” and similarly that where claim has already been subject of formal argument he must take directions of President of Prize Court. I have asked him to take directions and to obtain instructions applicable to all similar matters thus facilitating informal settlements. Now awaiting his reply.

Skinner

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