859.85/703: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Denmark (Perkins)
Washington, August 15,
1941—7 p.m.
139. Your 278, July 26. All immobilized Danish vessels in American and Philippine Island ports have been requisitioned.
The act authorizing such acquisition of foreign merchant vessels provides that just compensation shall be determined and made to the owners.
There is no question that this Government’s right to do this exists under international law.
Hull