711.419/269

The Secretary of State to the British Chargé (Chilton)

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note No. 792, dated December 8, 1926, concerning instructions issued to certain representatives of His Majesty’s Government regarding cooperation with officers of the United States in preventing liquor smuggling operations. The appropriate authorities of this Government have been informed of the action taken with respect to this matter.

I desire to express deep appreciation of the action taken by His Majesty’s Government in this matter. I believe that the arrangements made will materially assist officers of this Government in their efforts to combat the illicit liquor traffic.

Accept [etc.]

For the Secretary of State:
Joseph C. Grew