763.72/12642: Telegram
The Minister in the Netherlands (Garrett) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received January 7—2:41 a.m.]
5617. Following official communication issued by Foreign Office, 5th:
“In connection with its request to be allowed convey stocks destined for troops of occupation in Germany via Scheldt the British Government has also given notice of its desire to make use said river for conveyance of troops to be demobilized returning to their homes.
To this, Government has replied that it will be pleased to grant permission for conveyance for this purpose on condition that taking into account the special circumstances no precedent shall be created by this, that such conveyances shall be made under the mercantile flag, and that no munition is carried, that only officers shall be allowed to carry arms, and that in advance notice shall be given to Dutch authorities of every transport.”
Paris informed.