856D.6176/160: Telegram
The Chargé in the Netherlands (Wilson) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 6—2:10 p.m.]
11. Department’s No. 12, March 5, 6 p.m.17 See Legation’s No. 9, March 4, noon. According to Dr. Colijn’s statements and those of [Page 632] Leendertz, chairman of the Dutch Restriction Committee, the British and Dutch Producers Committees are in agreement. Dr. Colijn also made it very plain that the Dutch Government would accept the Committee’s draft and that it would be presented for approval to the Indies Volksraad provided it is accepted by the “other Governments”. It may be that he has in mind Siam and that other difficulties may arise but by implication the agreement of the British Government seems to be taken for granted since it is extremely unlikely that the British Committee would accept or approve the plan without at least unofficial agreement and consent of its Government.
Am expecting reply to Legation’s two notes to the Dutch Government18 in which our opinions and proposals were clearly set forth. I do not believe that unfavorable or definite decision has been made concerning the question of American or consumer representation on international restriction committee.
According to Baron Van Lynden the representations made by Mr. Swenson have been favorably received and have been effective. He is of course also of the opinion that representations in favor of special claims of the United States rubber and other manufacturers’ estates would be effective.