File No. 893.51/1336.
The American Group to the Secretary of State.
Sir: Referring to the Chinese loan negotiations upon which this group entered originally at the request of the Department of State, and in which we have continued with its approval and under its direction, as indicated in letters of the Secretary of State dated February 20th and February 26th, 1913, we would respectfully request that you [Page 168] will let us know your wishes as to the future conduct of these negotiations.
If a personal conference is desired, we shall arrange to meet any appointment which you may be pleased to make.
We claim it our duty to call to your attention the fact that as shown by the records of the Department, the present condition of the negotiations for the reorganization loan is such as to require very early attention.
Very respectfully yours,