500.A4/202a: Circular telegram
The Secretary of State to the Diplomatic Representatives in France, Great Britain, Italy, and Japan
[Paraphrase]
Washington, September 27,
1921—4 p.m.
Conference on Limitation of Armament. Department’s circular of September 3.81 President Harding for same reasons expressed therein in case of Belgium and Holland desires now to invite the Portuguese Government to Conference for purpose only of taking part in discussion of Pacific and Far Eastern problems, if the Government to which you are accredited has no objection. Please inquire and cable reply as soon as possible.
Hughes