411.12/1787: Telegram
The Ambassador in Mexico (Daniels) to the Secretary of State
[Received 8:45 p.m.]
43. Supplementing my telegram No. 41, April 13, 4 p.m. Minister of Foreign Affairs told me this morning that in order to bring negotiations to a successful conclusion he proposed in lieu of addition in article I of the convention as suggested by the Department, namely, “In computing the total sum claimed by the Governments mentioned above, deduction shall be made of all claims corresponding to those mentioned in paragraphs first and third of article IV”, that article IV be amended by eliminating paragraph First: “Claims heretofore withdrawn”.
Minister of Foreign Affairs points out that agreement of Mexican Government to pay in dollars and a nominal rate increases the obligations of the Mexican Government to the United States and are stipulations not contemplated in settlements with European governments.
From the questions raised by Foreign Office in the discussions relating to the Department’s suggested addition I am confident that the latest proposal from the Minister is the best we can hope for, consequently I trust it will be approved by the Department. It is requested [Page 460] that I be advised without delay of the decision of the Department in order that the preparation by the Foreign Office of the protocol and convention may be expedited.