600.119/1906a: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Sharp)
6717. For McFadden [from War Trade Board]: No. 510. Embassy’s 6340, December 17, 4 p.m. Your 692. For Taylor. Are we to understand that American shippers may consign to Trieste or other Adriatic points? We are also in doubt due to conflicting cable as to Alsace-Lorraine. Has public announcement of permission to ship goods to these territories been made in France? If so cable us fully so that we may make announcement here. We are up to the moment permitting no shipments to enemy territory now occupied by Allies except as such shipments may be sent through Allied countries without our knowledge. A clear statement should be made so as to inform our traders of the position. White.