841.6176/83: Telegram

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

[Paraphrase]

345. Your letter dated November 9 received. The Government of the United States is opposed to government monopolies of products in any country. It would be inadvisable for the Government of the United States to give recognition to such a monopoly by being represented on the advisory committee or by having Americans represented on it. This being our policy as to all monopolies in all countries, we cannot afford to recognize them by any participation therein. I believe you should inform Mr. Amery of this.

Kellogg