362.115 St 21/358: Telegram
The Ambassador in Great Britain (Kellogg) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 21—2:38 p.m.]
432. Referring to Department’s 360, October 14, have studied documents supplied by Logan and have consulted Wellman. Because of absence of Prime Minister and indisposition of Sir Eyre Crowe, the Foreign Office suggested that I consult Niemeyer in the Treasury. I presented the case fully to him and stated that both my Government and Standard Oil Company would accept the compromise suggested by arbitrators.
He stated his firm belief that as a matter of principle the agreed arbitration ought to be completed. Although there was further [Page 169] discussion, there was no change of position. He agreed finally to discuss the case within the next few days with Sir John Bradbury, but I incline to the belief that both have their minds made up. Have informed Logan.