856d.6363/13: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in the Netherlands ( Phillips )

587. Your 254 September 15 and Department’s 573 September 22. Telegraph results of conversation with Foreign Office regarding intention of Secretary of Interior to exclude Netherlands citizens [Page 281] from American public lands. Prompt action is necessary in order that consideration may be given to more definite counter measures. Have you asked for joint American participation in Djambi concession?

Colby