File No. 763.72/8157
The British Ambassador ( Spring Rice) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 13.]
Sir: With reference to the note, No. 563, which I had the honour to address to you on the 3d instant embodying the resolutions arrived [Page 645] at in the discussions between the War Cabinet in London and the delegates of your Government, I have the honour to inform you that the following additional resolution was agreed on at this conference.
Norwegian Tonnage
After deducting the amount required for Norwegian exports and imports and for agreed exchanges in connection with the supply of coal to Norway, as well as the amount allocated to the Allies prior to the Norwegian Tonnage Agreement, the remainder should be divided equally between the United States and Great Britain, on the understanding that the principles laid down in paragraph B1 of the resolutions communicated in my above mentioned note will be applied by both Governments to the employment of the Norwegian ships controlled by them.
I am instructed by my Government to invite the assent of the Government of the United States to this proposal.
I have [etc.]