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560.AL/2–2848: Telegram

The Ambassador in Cuba (Norweb) to the Secretary of State

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Habana, February 28, 1948—3:40 p. m.

256. For Clayton from Wilcox. UK has had meetings of subcommittee to adopt Havana text Article 23 cancelled since Wednesday. Could get text approved by all but UK whenever we force meeting. Thompson McCausland1 flew to London yesterday. Will explain text to British Government. If you have no objection will inform Holmes US will insist on subcommittee meeting Thursday March 4. This is latest day to enable us to complete action next week. Involves week’s delay here. Gives London 3 days to consider Thompson McCausland’s report and instruct UK Delegation. We must maintain present momentum to hold our other gains. [Wilcox.]

Norweb
  1. Mr. L. Thompson-McCausland was brought back from Habana “to advise the President of the Board of Trade on interpretations.” (Despatch 706 from London, March 18, 1948/560.AL/3–1848)↩