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The Political Adviser in Siam (Yost) to the Secretary of State

60. Since Bird left for Singapore and it will be difficult to follow British side negotiations from here, Landon is proceeding Singapore December 15. Prince Wiwat, head of Siamese delegation, informed newspapers before leaving Bangkok he thought negotiations would be over in 2 weeks. This is further indication Siamese are prepared to yield rather promptly provided British do not introduce new factors such as Indo-China frontier.

Yost