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611.5131/820: Telegram

The Ambassador in France (Edge) to the Secretary of State

Paris, July 29, 1932—11 a.m.
[Received July 29—8:50 a.m.]

453. Your 265, July 27th and my 450 and 451, July 28. If Department would expedite transmission of suggested model treaty referred to during my visit to Washington 6 weeks ago it would be very [Page 241] helpful in endeavoring to meet the situation as outlined in telegrams under reference. It is impossible to separately adjust the many difficulties daily arising which possibly could mostly be included in a definite and comprehensive treaty. In order to proceed along the lines acquiesced in by M. Herriot, (see my 451) it is likewise essential that we have the Department’s view as to possible concessions (see our telegrams 344, May 31st; 380, June 16th; 409, July 7th; 414, July 11th and 448, July 27th).45

Have discussed matter with Allport, Commercial Attaché, who approves this course. Would suggest Department consulting Howell, Ritz Carlton, New York, who is familiar with present status and like-wise having him return to Paris as early as practicable.

Edge
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