711.672/566: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the High Commissioner in Turkey (Bristol)
12. Your telegram No. 16, February 17, 9 p.m., reporting signature exchange of notes:
- (1)
- Full powers will go forward in pouch leaving Washington on February 25. They are dated February 1, and were signed by the President on February 19.
- (2)
- Please confirm the understanding of the Department that no provision of the notes as signed and exchanged will require the approval of the Assembly before going into effect.
- (3)
- You will be informed by the Department regarding the earliest date when the texts of the notes can be made public.
- (4)
- On February 18 the following statement was given to the
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“As a result of conversations between Admiral Bristol and the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs at Angora, an understanding has been reached between the two Governments which provides for the preservation of the status quo pending a decision on the question of treaty relations and which contemplates the resumption of official relations between the two countries.”
- (5)
- Department would be glad if you could remain at Angora for the time being for the purpose of taking up with the Government of Turkey such matters of importance as may arise before the Congress adjourns on March 4.
- Quotation not paraphrased.↩