550.E1/260: Telegram

The Ambassador in Italy (Child) to the Secretary of State

[Paraphrase]

39. It now seems that no one is satisfied with clause 7 of the memorandum to the Soviet delegation. Under the supervision of the British and Italian delegates, it is being redrawn. As instructed, I made it clear several days ago to the delegations of France, Great Britain and Italy that clause 7 was not in accord with our views regarding the protection to be given to private property rights.

Child