362.115 St 21/63: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate Peace
3214. Department’s 3145, September 16, 5 p.m., and No. 3151 of September 16, 8 p.m.
American Legation, Brussels, reports that Supreme Economic Council voted, September 21, to uphold decision of Allied Maritime Transport Executive, withdrawing exemption of tank steamers granted by Brussels agreement, refusing present use of D.A.P.G. tankers for commercial voyages, and directing tankers be immediately sent to Firth of Forth for allocation.
Department urges every effort be made, for reasons set forth in previous instructions, to have Supreme Council overrule decision of Supreme Economic Council, and allow present utilization of tank steamers.