File No. 763.72112/1798
The Ambassador in Great Britain (Page) to the Secretary of State
[Received 7 p. m.]
3099. Your 2233, 6th. Foreign Office informs me that after giving due consideration to all circumstances, British Government are of opinion that any neutral exporter who entered into a contract after March 1 for export goods from Germany or Austria, did so in full knowledge that something in nature of a blockade was going to be declared by British and French Governments and was therefore acting in hope of being able to ship the goods before the actual declaration. British Government regret therefore their inability to extend exceptionally favorable treatment to applicants in respect of goods ordered or contracted for after March 1, last.