File No. 657.119/229

The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Norway ( Schmedeman)

[Telegram]

206. Your No. 453, January 9, 2 p.m. Department and War Trade Board will give careful consideration to your suggestions and advise you shortly concerning the publication of our proposal in proper form because we feel that our proposal is fair and reasonable and we think Norwegian people should have full knowledge of our position. For the time being you should defer compliance with Department’s instruction No. 202 of January 5.

Polk