800.85/893a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant)
4852. From Berle. Refer your 4768, June 14, 9 p.m. The question of working out a shipping organization along the lines of the Memorandum of Principles shown to you in Washington presents problems which, as you accurately state, go beyond operational matters. The Department is therefore wholly in accord with your feeling that the Embassy should be represented in the discussions. While it would be entirely in order and desirable to have Radius assist, it is felt that you will wish to have someone even more closely connected with political policy join the discussions. Would it be possible to delay the discussions about two weeks, at which time Gallman23 could return and take part.
One reason for suggesting this arrangement is that it affords time for Gallman to familiarize himself fully with the thinking here as to representation of the continental and smaller European countries in world organization matters. It is further believed that the shipping organization cannot be considered as a subject by itself, but represents a pattern which the British have thought out in connection with inland transport,24 aviation,25 and other similar matters, and in respect of which we have very little knowledge. After consultation with the Secretary and Mr. Matthews, it is felt that this subject should be handled carefully and thoroughly in view of the likelihood that the principles arrived at may set a pattern in other fields.
[Page 658]Should it be impossible to delay matters, it is suggested Allison26 be detailed along with Radius. [Berle.]