862.5151/1882: Telegram

The Ambassador in Germany ( Wilson ) to the Secretary of State

295. Foreign exchange circular order dated June 4 and published last night provides in effect that permission will no longer be granted to Jews to sell emigrants’ blocked marks against payment in foreign exchange. Exception, however, is made for foreign Jews and Jews whose total property is less than 5000 marks. The order goes into effect immediately.

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With the exceptions noted, this order will have the effect of preventing Jews from receiving upon emigration from Germany even the greatly reduced amounts formerly available to them.

Wilson