800.51 W 89Rumania/79: Telegram
The Chargé in Rumania (Riggs) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 28—12:57 a.m.]
67. Mr. Culbertson arrived July 25.70 He wishes the following communicated to the Department:
Does the Department wish to press for definite proposal for funding of the Rumanian relief debt in accordance with telegraphic instructions No. 13, March 17, 7 p.m., and No. 22, April 9, 1 p.m., or is the oral communication made to Mr. Riggs by the Rumanian Government reported in Legation’s telegram No. 66, July 21, 6 p.m., regarded as satisfactory reply and as transferring the negotiations to Washington on the same basis as the war debts of other nations? I should like to receive instructions whether I can render Department any service by remaining in Bucharest until the King returns or whether I should proceed to Geneva for conference with Minister of Finance Bratiano. The King is not expected to return for four or five weeks.
- Because of the King’s absence, Mr. Culbertson was unable to present his letters of credence and Mr. Riggs continued to act as Chargé.↩