852.75/9: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Spain (Moore)
38. Embassy’s 39 of August 26, 4 p.m. Department desires that appropriate aid be given to obtain a fair and equal opportunity for American interests, but our Government does not approve of monopolies. It is against the practice of the Department to aid American interests in securing monopolistic privileges or concessions which would exclude competing American firms, and the Department does not wish to have its representatives abroad give such assistance. The importance of this will be appreciated by you as our Government is constantly making protests to other governments against the giving to nationals of other countries exclusive concessions.
The Department has made note of your statement that you have aided certain American telephone interests in winning monopolistic telephone rights in Spain. Department wishes immediate report on this phase of matter and complete information concerning the concession granted.