811.7353b W 52/23: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain ( Harvey )

241. Your 333, August 3, 1 p.m.

Department has received Lisbon’s Nos. 66 and 67, August 5, repeated to you. Department has informed Western Union of report and has requested Company’s comment. Department considers unjustified action of British Government in pressing and of Portugal Government in imposing such restriction on American company. Will keep you advised.

Hughes