550.S1 Economic Commission/93: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Geneva (Gilbert)
96. Your 207 September 30, and 215 [213?] October 4. Please inform Colijn this Government believes discussion of possible international copper agreement could best be carried on by a meeting of individuals selected by the interested Governments.
You may explain that one element in this decision is the fact that the selection of representatives by the American copper industry itself would not be an easy task and might require considerable time. This Government would probably have to call the producers together first and as the interests of various American producers are somewhat divergent, considerable time might be required.
As for your second point in 213, keep Department informed by mail unless American interest seems to require telegraphic communication.