711.632/29: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Austria (Washburn)
Washington, September 13,
1927—2 p.m.
15. Your despatch No. 1468, July 11 last, and telegram No. 53, September 10, noon.
- 1.
- Except as to Articles seven, eleven and twelve, text of treaty transmitted by you is approved. Department approves term of eight years and correction in Article 25.
- 2.
- Department of Commerce has examined provisions of Austrian law and treaties in regard to commercial travelers. It is of opinion that rights and privileges of American commercial travelers in Austria would be amply safeguarded by most favored nation article in instruction No. 605 of June 30 last and expresses definite preference for the latter. Please endeavor to have it accepted. If agreed to by Austria further consideration of unsettled questions in Articles eleven and twelve will be unnecessary.
- 3.
- Department of Commerce accepts in part but not in their entirety proposals of Austrian Government in regard to Article 7. This Department has report from Department of Commerce under consideration and will send instructions at earliest date possible.
Kellogg