740.00112 European War 1939/10929: Telegram
The Minister in Sweden (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 3—12:15 p.m.]
1975. From Griffis and Poteat. Following your instructions contained in Department’s 1075, June 1, 11 [1] p.m., we have this morning had a meeting with SKF officials and they have agreed to continue embargo upon condition that prompt decision be made in Washington. No exact date for lifting embargo has been set but company officials have agreed to discuss any necessary or proposed shipment before action taken or embargo discontinued. We cannot too strongly urge expedition of final decision in this matter as we have good reason to believe that Swedes think that both Washington and negotiations are stalling to continue temporary embargo which was definitely put in [Page 561] effect upon our commitment to obtain prompt decision. [Griffis and Poteat.]
My 506, June 3, 1 p.m. repeats this to London.