Office of the Historian

611.2231/130: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in Ecuador (Gonzalez)

Washington, March 23, 1937—7 p.m.

12. Referring to the Legation’s telegram No. 17, March 20, noon. You are requested to inform the Ecuadoran Government that March 29 has been chosen tentatively as the date for publication of the list and that it is hoped that complete clearance may be obtained in time to permit you to advise the Department not later than March 25, in order that this plan may be carried out.

With reference to the Department’s telegram No. 10, March 12, 7 p.m., tariff paragraph following palm leaf hats should read 1504 (b) (1) instead of 1504 (b) (2). Please make certain that the Ecuadoran Government understands correctly the scope of the concession on this product which is under consideration.

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