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The Chargé in Greece (Morris) to the Secretary of State

158. My 154 December 24, 8 p.m. Foreign Minister has just informed me orally, accompanied by aide-mémoire, that Greek Government will pay 30 percent or $65,376 through International Financial Commission on 1929 loan. Greek contention as exposed in memorandum given me by Venizelos is maintained. British Minister was simultaneously informed that 30 percent interest will be transferred to bondholders.

Morris