851.85/510: Telegram
The Consul General in Martinique (Malige) to the Secretary of State
[Received 7:27 p.m.]
167. From Reber. The High Commissioner informed Admiral Hoover this afternoon that he had been authorized by his Government to negotiate an agreement for the immobilization of the French vessels. The principle of immobilization was today guaranteed by Admiral Robert who will as a preliminary measure remove the fuel. He has likewise accepted the removal of certain pieces of machinery to be determined in agreement with Admiral Hoover’s technical representative.
Please inform Navy.
I assume French Government reply has also been delivered through Embassy and shall not telegraph text unless instructed. [Reber.]