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667.003/139: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the High Commissioner at Constantinople (Bristol)

[Extract]
Washington, September 1, 1921—5 p.m.

78. Your 221 July 24 noon and 232 August 18 3 PM.

Matter receiving careful consideration in connection with requests from British, French, and Italian Embassies for Department’s assent to increased Miri duties.19 Department has not yet been informed [Page 907] whether Turkish Government has submitted proposition in your 221 to Capitulatory Powers nor of their attitude. Any Turkish intention to modify rates or introduce new duties without the consent of the Capitulatory Powers cannot have binding effect on latter and Department will not change its attitude regarding consumption taxes.

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Hughes
  1. Notes from the British Ambassador, dated June 15 and July 5; from the French Ambassador, dated June 20; and from the Italian Chargé, undated, received Aug. 23; none printed.↩