800.51 W 89Rumania/79: Telegram

The Chargé in Rumania (Riggs) to the Secretary of State

[Paraphrase]

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.

Riggs
  1. Because of the King’s absence, Mr. Culbertson was unable to present his letters of credence and Mr. Riggs continued to act as Chargé.