710.G Economic and Financial Problems/17: Telegram
The Chairman of the American Delegation (Hull) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received December 19—3:42 p.m.]
74. It is highly desirable here and now to add confidence and realism to the situation by taking the initial step in respect of multilateral action carrying out my economic resolution which the Conference has adopted. Accordingly I wish to introduce into the Conference, urging signature prior to adjournment, a general agreement pledging the parties not to invoke the most-favored-nation clause of bilateral treaties to obtain the advantages of multilateral economic treaties. The text is substantially as contained in air mail letter December 8, McClure to Hawkins,43 though somewhat strengthened and improved.
Immediate authorization will be appreciated.
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