840.50/8–1444: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant)
6711. Reurtel 6512, August 14, 6 p.m.27 We share your doubts that rapid progress could be made on reparations through EAC and doubt the advisability of having them discussed by a subcommittee of the proposed European trade committee. We see certain definite advantages in having them discussed in Moscow but would first like to have an indication of the views of the Russians and Ambassador Harriman. As a first step would you please discuss the matter informally with Gousev without implying any commitment or views on the part of this Government.