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580.7A3/417: Telegram

The Chargé in Great Britain ( Atherton ) to the Secretary of State

London , May 28, 1929—noon.
[Received May 28—7:57 a.m.]

131. Kelly, Eastern European Division, from Congressman White.

  • “1. Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. Instruction March 28 concerning Russia.
  • 2. Chairman of Russian delegation points out that United States made no reservation in respect of Convention for the Suppression of Counterfeiting Currency. Final act of Conference signed at Geneva, April 20, last. See League of Nation[s] C. F. M. 12. He makes no objection to proposed reservation to Safety of Life at Sea Convention.
  • 3. Please instruct whether instruction of March 28 shall be carried out or whether reservation shall be dropped.
  • 4. Delegation would appreciate receiving as complete explanation as possible.
  • 5. Immediate reply is requested as it is hoped that convention may be signed not later than May 31st.”
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