561.311F1/21: Telegram
The Consul at Geneva (Gilbert) to the Secretary of State
Geneva, May 1, 1933—6
p.m.
[Received May 1—1:10 p.m.]
[Received May 1—1:10 p.m.]
106. Department’s 42, April 26, 6 p.m.
- 1.
- Australia has officially notified League that McDougall, economic adviser to Commonwealth Government in London, is authorized to accept the invitation to participate in wheat conversations on May 10.
- 2.
- Unofficial indications are that Argentine will take similar action naming Brebbia, Commercial Attaché of Argentine Legation in Rome.
- 3.
- No indications yet from Canada.
- 4.
- Department’s 40, April 20, 11 a.m., second paragraph. In view of shortness of the time anything Washington can do informally to expedite acceptances from the Argentine and Canada would be regarded as helpful.
Gilbert