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The Chargé in France (Marriner) to the Secretary of State

564. For Ambassador Edge. As a result of interviews since your arrival in the United States some of the French newspapers, notably from Havas reports, indicate that you do not expect a commercial agreement to be reached before the Presidential election.

If this was not your intention it will be necessary immediately to correct impression produced by press at interested ministries.

Marriner