561.35E1/68: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Bingham)

95. For Atherton: Your 108, March 8, noon. Although this Government recognizes the importance of regulating the disposal of surplus crops, it will not be in a position to undertake any commitment regarding them until Congress has acted on the sugar bill now before it.

Your position with regard to disposal of initial Philippine surplus is approved.

Hull