611.7131/102: Telegram
The Minister in Rumania (Wilson) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 2—1:15 a.m.]
22. Contrary to information from Foreign Office reported in my telegram No. 13, June 6, 2 p.m., Minister for Foreign Affairs informs [Page 792] me that period for conclusion of commercial treaties cannot be extended beyond September 1st as fixed by tariff law. As it is impossible to conclude the numerous pending treaties before that date Minister proposes conclusion of a general provisional agreement such as have already been concluded with several countries which will be valid until a regular treaty can be concluded. Minister will submit in a few days proposed draft of such agreement which I shall telegraph to Department for such action as may be deemed expedient.