740.00112 European War 1939/10–2744: Telegram
The Minister in Sweden (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 11:20 p.m.]
4384. As previously reported (Legation’s 4331, October 24, 8 p.m., 1351 to London) the démarche was in effect made (Department’s 2151 October 26, 7 p.m., 8941 to London).
I assume from the Department’s telegram under reference that the arrangements and proposals (Legation’s 4367, October 26, 7 p.m., 1365 to London) will be found satisfactory and that we have obtained the stoppage of exports of products of importance to the German war effort.
While it may seem that the Swedish request for buna and accessories is in the nature of a proposed bargain I urge that such is not the case. The stoppage of exports with the exceptions the Department has anticipated has already taken effect. I shall, however, be careful to make it clear to the Foreign Office when I am authorized to advise it regarding the approval of the request for buna and accessories that the furnishing of the supply is not to be considered as a return for anything they have done.
My 1375, October 27, 8 p.m. repeats this to London for the Ambassador and Stone.