File No. 763.72112/1830
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Page)
2418. Your 3150, November 3, 6 p. m. In view of statement of Foreign Office transmitted in your 2861, September 25, that in case of running contracts where there was no power to determine the contract British Government could not undertake to pass the goods without further consideration, and interpretation of this by British Embassy here that they had no power to receive and pass on these cases, importers have not submitted cases of this character. Therefore as notification that consideration could be given these cases comes to you on November 3, Department considers that additional time should be allowed for submission this character cases. Unofficially inform Foreign Office of this and endeavor obtain reasonable extension time.