653.116/149: Telegram

The Minister in Portugal (Caldwell) to the Secretary of State

5. Refer to last paragraph my despatch No. 274 of May 10.2 Protesting countries have received identic notes denying that flag discrimination is covered by most-favored-nation clause in its generic form, suggesting that such an interpretation might compel Portugal to denounce her treaties and inviting individual bargaining on the question.

Caldwell
  1. Not printed.