711.21/668: Telegram

The Minister in Colombia (Philip) to the Secretary of State

64. My 61 of December 22, 5 p.m.10 Law number 56 approving modifications introduced by the U.S. in the treaty of April 6, 1914, [Page 645] was signed by Executive and Minister for Foreign Affairs today, the 24th instant.11 Article 2 of this law is embodied in Spanish text of enclosure number 3 with my despatch number 727 of October 17 last12 and I request that Department delay preparation of our exchange copy of ratification pending my further consultation with Colombian authorities.

Philip
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  2. The modified treaty was presented to the Colombian Congress Aug. 20, 1921, and approved by it on Dec. 22.
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