File No. 711.5712/16
The Norwegian Minister ( Bryn) to the Secretary of State
Mr. Secretary of State: By the agreement signed between Norway and the United States of America on June 16, 1913, the arbitration convention concluded between them on April 4, 1908, was extended for a period of five years from June 24, 1913.2
As the date on which said period will expire is now approaching, I have been instructed to inform your excellency that the Norwegian Government is desirous of extending the said convention for a further period of five years, from June 24, 1918, and venture to hope that this wish is reciprocated by the United States Government. For this event I have been authorized to negotiate with your excellency about the conclusion of the necessary agreement, and I have the honor to enclose a draft for such agreement.3
Please accept [etc.]
- Ibid., 1914, p. 970.↩
- Not printed.↩