859A.20/184: Telegram
The Minister in Iceland (MacVeagh) to the Secretary of State
[Received 8:09 p.m.]
259. Department’s 136, May 15, 6 p.m. In a communication10 which I handed to the Prime Minister11 yesterday morning, I informed him that our exchange of notes might be considered as constituting an agreement provided it is understood (1) that no discrimination against the interests of the United States will be rendered possible by the not granting to its nationals and aviation interests at this time of equal treatment with Icelandic nationals and aviation interests; and (2) that ill his stipulation that no future military commitments shall be entered into in connection with the undertakings of the United States military forces here, the word “future” applies only to the period after the war.
[Page 10]Mr. Thors at once stated verbally afternoon conformed in writing, that the Icelandic Government’s understanding of the above two points conforms with ours as stated, and he has now ordered the issuance of the necessary proclamation establishing the restricted area at Keflavik.