Then came the following cable to the President from Col. E. M. House:

Paris, June 12, 1913.

THE PRESIDENT
Washington.

Damon [code name for McCombs] requests me to say that after he sees
present incumbent tomorrow he will cable you. He is much improved.

E. M. HOUSE.

* * * * *

Paris, June 18, 1913.

JOS. P. TUMULTY,
Washington.

Am sending conclusive message through usual channel so you get it
tomorrow morning. This confirms message today which was incomplete.
Hope everything will be o. k.

Mc.