significance of its representation. In reply to Mr. Kouyoumdjisky's questions M. Balabanoff was
unable to give any satisfactory explanation for the silence of his Government. He asked with
obvious concern, however, whether the bombing of Sofia would be resumed if the Bulgarian
Government sent no Mission. He was told this was purely military matter and could not be
discussed.  M. Balabanoff then asked if his Government could not send a small preliminary
Mission could they send a large Mission to discuss details to which an affirmative answer
was given. The possible identity of the Representatives was discussed as was the best place for a
meeting. It was again emphasized by Mr. Kouyoumdjisky and Colonel Jadwin that any
representatives must have a definite mandate from their Government. M. Balabanoff stated he
would urge his Government again to take immediate action, pointing out that in his judgment
negotiations should be started at once.
 
                             (6) For reasons of security -- there had been newspaper publicity in Istanbul
regarding "peace feelers" without, however, specific reference to this Mission -- and also for
psychological reasons the Mission decided to withdraw temporarily from Turkey. Accordingly, on
9 March Major Gurfein and Mr. Kouyoumdjisky left for Cairo and Colonel Jadwin followed a few
days later after stopping in Ankara to deliver to M. Balabanoff the special message from the
Secretary of State which you cabled to the Mission to the effect that if the Bulgarian Government
should send a Mission to Cairo they would be received by representatives of Great Britain,
Russia, and the United States.  Balabanoff seemed much pleased at this information and
stated he would inform his Government immediately. It was explained to him that the message
came from the highest authority, whereupon he observed that his Government should select
important persons as members of the Mission and that they should be of such caliber and have
such authority that they could discuss the matter from all angles, he was assured that the
necessary transportation arrangements could be made if his Government should appoint a Mission
and it was agreed with him that any further communication on the subject should be sent by him