711.632/40: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Austria (Washburn)
25. Your 18, April 20, 5 p.m.; 20, April 24, 1 p.m.
1. Department is gratified at acceptance of Article 7.
2. Concerning Chambers of Commerce, Department has consulted with Department of Commerce which discussed subject informally with Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Text suggested by this Government avoids necessity of obtaining recognition of individual chambers of commerce by Austrian Legation here. Department is grateful for Austrian willingness to agree and requests acceptance.
Referring to Paragraph 1, your 20. As set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2, Department’s 24, April 12, 6 p.m., this Government does not desire to establish official machinery, and no authority of the Government can designate commercial organizations, for the purpose of issuing certificates of identification. Items (b) and (c) of paragraph three are therefore regarded as essential.
3. You are authorized to substitute seven years for eight or six if Austrian negotiator prefers.
Department congratulates you upon the result of your work and desires you appropriately to express its appreciation to the Austrian negotiators.