could continue for the present through neutral personage. I have reported all this more fully in personal letters to you and I have no reason to expect that the proposals arc of interest to H. E. Government. At the same time since the date of departure of the bag is uncertain I have ventured to telegraph this summary in case you may wish me to make a further move before W. leaves. His final remark to the intermediary was that the absence of any message from me would be taken in Berlin as a definite refusal. . |