File No. 441.11B74/13
The Ambassador in Great Britain (Page) to the Secretary of State
[Received 1.30 p. m.]
2002. Your 1471, 26th.1 Replying to my representations of 17th instant Foreign Office advises me as follows:
[Page 378]The steamship Segurança was allowed to proceed on April 22, all the consignees having agreed to receive their goods through the Netherlands Oversea Trust.
While His Majesty’s Government do not “require” cargoes to be consigned to the Netherlands Oversea Trust, they do accept a consignment in that form as proof that the cargo is intended for bona fide consumption in Holland, and they find by experience that no objection to that course is raised by reputable shippers and consignees.
As this practice has greatly facilitated and expedited the release of vessels bound for Dutch ports when brought in or calling for examination, it is hoped that the United States Government will not do anything to interfere with its smooth working in the future.
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