300.115(39)/318: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in the United Kingdom (Johnson)
Washington, December
16, 1939—4 p.m.
1625. American shippers, ship-owners and others have reported to the Department that American cargo vessels have not been receiving equal treatment in British control ports with vessels of certain other neutrals, especially with reference to periods of detention and despatch.
The Embassy is requested to obtain and to report by telegraph to the Department pertinent information regarding the comparative position of American and other neutral vessels in this respect.
Hull