File No. 300.115/6734a
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Sharp)
1298. Ambassador London reports British Government in communication French Government regarding exportation German and Austrian hops to United States in grades not obtainable elsewhere [Page 582] than in those countries. Proposed that shipments be made from neutral port consigned Secretary Commerce who will deliver to importers only against guarantees of non-reexportation. No question of exchange of commodities with Germany and Austria. Present matter informally to Foreign Office and urge early decision.