711.8412 A/7: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Ethiopia (Southard)
Washington, December 28, 1928—5
p.m.
27. Your December 19, 4 p.m. No objection to changes you mention but you should satisfy yourself that Amharic texts correspond substantially with English texts. President’s full powers dated December 21 authorizing you to sign the two conventions go to you by first mail. Ask recognition of this cabled notification of issuance as sufficient authority for you to sign pending receipt of autographed powers. Each treaty should be in two originals and alternat observed. See Chapter 9, Section 2, Instructions to Diplomatic Officers.
Kellogg