Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1927, Volume III

860c.24/59: Telegram

The Chargé in Poland ( Newson ) to the Secretary of State

Warsaw , January 22, 1927—11 a.m.
[Received January 22—9:34 a.m.]

7. Colt agent, Warsaw is attempting to secure orders for 600 aircraft machine guns from Polish war office and asks Legation’s immediate assistance.

Am informed strong pressure being brought in favor of Vickers by British Legation here and French military mission supporting Hotchkiss.

Does the Department desire Legation to take action similar to that instructed in Department’s telegram 70, August 6, 3 p.m., 1925?

Please instruct by telegram.

Newson