839.24/554: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Dominican Republic (Warren) to the Secretary of State
[Received 3:24 p.m.]
263. Department’s airgram August 23, 1943, 7 p.m.82 Embassy believes Alternative III best adapted to situation presented in Dominican Republic. Contemplated most essential target tonnage limitation for goods in free supply as well as insurance of shipping priority for most essential materials would meet probable objection of Committee that Alternative III removes its control over priority of shipment of nonessentials.
Small importers will also be relieved of added burden and expense which has discouraged the placing of numerous small orders for unallocated materials. Furthermore lessening burden on Committee will permit more adequate distribution of essential materials.