611.4131/1828: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Kennedy)
635. Your 1206, October 18, 8 p.m. I am glad to have your telegram regarding the situation with respect to the trade agreement. I cannot, of course, agree that the granting of our requests would make the agreement a farce from the British standpoint. On the contrary I feel that they are fair and reasonable. With this in mind I cabled you the information on the various points at issue in the hope that it would assist you in any discussions you might have with British officials. The arguments sent to you were obviously basically the same as those which we have used in our discussions with the British delegation here. I appreciate your interest in and efforts on behalf of the trade agreement and feel confident that you have impressed our viewpoint on the British authorities.