711.654/58: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Italy (Long)

36. See Department’s instructions 816, December 14, 1932, and 865 of March 3, 1933,8 and Embassy’s despatch 1891, May 11, 1933. After familiarizing yourself with the provisions of the proposed naturalization convention, as explained by instruction 816, please discuss the subject at your earliest opportunity with the Foreign Minister. Emphasize importance this Government attaches to conclusion of treaty which would have the effect of settling troublesome citizenship conflicts and promoting intercourse between the two countries. Report result briefly by telegraph and fully in writing.

Phillips
  1. Despatch No. 865 not printed.