853M.77/25: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Loanda, Angola (Day)
11. Your 5, October 26, midnight.
“The Department agrees in principle with the proposals made by the Portuguese Minister of Colonies, whose interest in the matter is appreciated, regarding the use by American Government Agencies of the Benguela Railroad, which subject was already under discussion here on the basis of information transmitted by the War Department. Since it is preferable for negotiations of this character with foreign governments to be handled by representatives of this Department, plans have already been made to expedite the travel of Consul General Linnell to Loanda to enter into discussions on this subject with the Minister of Colonies.”
A separate instruction will follow regarding cable charges.