File No. 652.119/820

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Spain ( Willard)

[Telegram]

1107. For Chadbourne [from War Trade Board]:

No. 54. Your 44, Embassy’s 1293, May 3, 9 p.m. We consider Spain’s defaults have been condoned by us to such an extent as to [Page 1682] make starting afresh impossible if by that expression you mean putting an end to the agreement.

Alfred G. Smith, shipping expert, sails for Spain next week and will take up with you shipping end of negotiations. Cable your home address.

Lansing