856D.6176/113: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in the Netherlands (Swenson)
2. Department’s 34, December 8, 4 p.m. Have you any later information as to the present status of the plan for restriction of rubber output, particularly as to the chance that it will be put into effect?
As long as there is a substantial chance that it will never be realized, the Department does not want to take any step which might strengthen the position of those supporting it. However if it appears that the plan is to be made effective, the Department wishes to put before the Dutch and British Governments certain considerations regarding its [Page 619] interest in the matter and the modifications in the plan deemed vital before it can be acceptable to this Government.
Department also would like to have you report urgently by cable any additional details you may have secured concerning the principles or terms of the plan.