662.6331/63: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Austria ( Stockton )
[Paraphrase]
Washington
, March 27, 1931—5
p.m.
12. Legation’s 21. March 26, 5 p.m. To date we are without a text of the agreement on the proposed customs union. The statement in the Presse attributed to the Commerce Department is denied here by the responsible officials. Moreover, we are not seeking explanations either from Germany or Austria. Under these circumstances, if the Austrian Government raises the question, you may, at your discretion, informally review the situation.
Stimson