856D.6176/126: Telegram (part air)
The Minister in the Netherlands (Swenson) to the Secretary of State
[Received January 20—9:05 a.m.]
1. Department’s telegram No. 2, January 13, 2 p.m., and Legation’s despatch 864 January 4th. Committee submitted to Conference [Page 620] International Rubber Association at Amsterdam yesterday restriction plan substantially as reported Legation’s despatch No. 832;7 no decision taken. Van Lynden, who attended, has expressed confidential opinion to me that agreement is likely to become effective April or May on a price basis of five or six pence gold. Dr. Colijn being abroad I have been unable to get his opinion which may be at variance with Van Lynden’s. Department Chief Colonial Office stated to me today that advice from Governor of the East Indies was awaited and he did not consider an agreement as early as May possible. Colijn favored four pence but British Government might hold out for slightly higher figure.
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