Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 7, 1915

File No. 810.51/448a 462a.

The Secretary of State to the American Missions in Latin America.

[Circular telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, December 13, 1915.

Inform Minister Foreign Affairs, for transmission to Minister of Finance, that United States Section, International High Commission, at meeting held December 1 adopted resolutions suggesting to Argentine Government inclusion following topics program Buenos Aires meeting International High Commission April next:

1. Transportation.

2. Improved banking facilities; extension of credits; financing of enterprises, public and private.

3. Stabilizing international exchange.

4. Arbitration commercial disputes.

5. Negotiable instruments; bills lading; warehouse receipts.

6. Uniformity of customs regulations; classification merchandise.

7. Postage rates; parcel post; money order facilities.

8. Cable rates; wireless telegraphy.

9. Commercial travelers’ samples.

10. Trademarks; copyright; patents.

Lansing.