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The Belgian Ambassador (Van der Straten-Ponthoz) to the Secretary of State
Dear Sir: Supplementary to our telephone conversation, I hasten to advise you that I have received from Brussels, in connection with the cable that I sent after our first meeting, a response informing me that it was impossible for the Belgian Government to reply to the suggestions of the United States Government without knowing the reasons for them.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs desires that I send him a report on the articles of our counter project, which do not meet with the approval of the Department of State; giving the reasons therefor, and that I transmit to him the text of the proposed modifications.
I would especially appreciate it if you would kindly enable me to reply to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
I am entirely at your disposal to come and discuss the question with you when convenient, and I take [etc.]