662.6331/78a: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in Austria ( Stockton )

[Paraphrase]

14. The projected Austro-German customs union is being carefully studied here. In what manner and to what extent will Austro-American trade relations be affected by the proposed union? You are to utilize the services of the Commercial Attaché and the Consul General in this search. We expect a telegraphic summary to precede a lengthy report.

Stimson