File No. 300.115/6734a

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Sharp)

[Telegram]

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.

Lansing