800.51W89 U.S.S.R./44: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Bullitt)
Washington, May 3,
1934—3 p.m.
65. Your 71, May 2, 4 p.m. The answer to each of your three questions is in the negative. I think you are correct in awaiting a move from Litvinoff. My belief is that he is maneuvering to have negotiations transferred to Washington. Please advise the moment Litvinoff approaches you, if at all.
Hull