File No. 862.85/345

The Secretary of State to the Minister in Cuba ( Gonzales )

[Telegram]

Your March 13, 3 p.m., regarding German ships seized by Cuba. Representative of the Shipping Board states that decree appears to cover what is desired. It is understood decree will make it possible to have vessels placed under Cuban flag. It is suggested that, in order that the vessels may promptly be properly documented, the appropriate Cuban representative in the United States might be authorized to issue Cuban registry or provisional registry to them. Shipping Board will be glad to co-operate with such representative in this matter. So inform Cuban Government.

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