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The American Technical Adviser (Turkel) to the Ambassador in Cuba (Caffery)64
Subject: Acceptance by Cuban Authorities of Certain Articles of the General Provisions.
We have the honor to report the oral statement of Mr. Angel Solano, State Department member of the Cuban Delegation, that the Cuban Cabinet has approved without change the preamble, Articles I, II, III, IV, VIII, X, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, and XVIII of the draft of general provisions as proposed by the Department. There is herewith enclosed a single copy each of these Articles,65 the Spanish versions of which have been examined carefully by Mr. Albert F. Nufer and Mr. Walter J. Donnelly and have been found correct. Owing to very inadequate stenographic facilities it is impossible to forward these copies in duplicate as required by the Department’s telegram No. 121 of August 1, 7 p.m.
The unofficial opinion was expressed that Articles V and VI with reference to the treatment to be accorded to canned vegetables, fish, petroleum products, and lard and allied fats and oils might more properly be incorporated as notes in Schedule I.
The following articles are still receiving the earnest consideration of the Cuban Cabinet:
- Article VII—Reduction of consular invoice fee.
- Article IX—Limitation upon internal taxation.
- Article XI—Compensatory duties for exchange depreciation.
- Article XII—Freedom of exchange.
It is understood that the Cuban observations in respect of the remaining Articles will be presented toward the end of this week. Further developments will be reported immediately.
Approved:
- Albert F. Nufer
- Walter J. Donnelly