841.796/2–1046: Telegram
The Chairman of the United States Delegation
(
Baker
) to the Secretary of State
secret
urgent
Hamilton
[undated].
[Received
February 10, 1946—1:39 p.m.]
For Clayton. Following is language of proposed new Section V of annex dealing
with change of gauge: [Page 1479]
- “(a) Where the onward carriage of
traffic by an aircraft of different size from the [that?] employed on the earlier stage of
the same route (hereinafter referred to as ‘change of gauge’) is
justified by reason of economy of operation, such change of
gauge at a point in the territory of the UK or the territory of
the US, shall not be made in violation of the principles set
forth in the final act of the Conference on Civil Aviation held
at Bermuda from January 15 to February 1946, and, in particular,
shall be subject to there being an adequate volume of through
traffic.
- (b) Where change of gauge is made at a
point in the territory of the United Kingdom or in the territory
of the United States, the small aircraft will operate only in
connection with the larger aircraft arriving at the point of
change, so as to provide a connection service which will thus
normally wait on the arrival of the larger aircraft, for the
primary purpose of carrying onward those passengers who have
travelled to UK or US territory in the larger aircraft to their
ultimate destination in the smaller aircraft. Where there are
vacancies in the smaller aircraft such vacancies may be filled
with passengers from UK or US territory respectively. It is
understood, however, that the capacity of the smaller aircraft
shall be determined with primary reference to the traffic
travelling in the larger aircraft normally requiring to be
carried onward.
- (c) It is agreed that the arrangements
under any part of the preceding paragraphs (a) and (b) shall be governed by
and in no way restrictive of the standards set forth in
paragraph (6) of the final act.”
Above was agreed to by British and American delegations in lengthy meeting
last night. It has not been approved by British Cabinet but has been
transmitted to London and Self expects approval to be forthcoming promptly.
You will be informed immediately approval is received from London and of any
changes which may be made before signing. We are still hoping to sign
tomorrow (Monday).