859B.7962/4: Telegram

The Consul at Godthaab ( Penfield ) to the Secretary of State

12. Department’s No. 7, January 29.

1.
Governor Svane, in agreement with Governor Brun,3 has orally informed me (and will confirm in writing) that should the American Government be interested in surveying the possibilities of development of civil aviation, radio and meteorological facilities in South Greenland, the Greenland authorities will be pleased to receive a group of American experts to investigate such possibilities.
2.
Svane appears to view the project under reference in a realistic light, in contrast with his attitude in regard to weather reporting, and to appreciate that the suggested action is much more to Greenland’s advantage than the possible alternative.
3.
Flow ice is already reported near Julianehaab and navigation in that area will probably be difficult though not impossible until May at least.
Penfield
  1. Eske Brun, Governor of North Greenland.