693.419/11–2849: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Douglas)
4665. On Dec 8 Brit Emb gave Dept draft note to Fr, Belg, and Dutch Govts re export controls for China identic text contained Emb’s Desp 1888 Nov 28 together with Memo commenting in sense Tomlinson’s ltr to Bartlett of Nov 22. Dept transmitted to Emb Dec 30 responsive memo and draft US communications to European Govts. Dept expressed hope that, if FonOff agrees Dept revisions, UK communications can be made parallel US memos on substantive points. Texts Dept Dec 30 communications follow by separate wires.81
Request Emb follow matter urgently with FonOff with view parallel transmission agreed US and UK communications to European Govts prior Jan 9 mtg Paris consultative group on trade controls. No intention place China on agenda this mtg, but highly desirable US and UK be in position discuss informally with Fr, Belg and Dutch reps policy and technical aspects proposed China controls. Not necessary that prior agreement European Govts concerned be obtained this purpose, but they shld have received US and UK communications.
- Nos. 4666 and 4667, December 31, 6 p. m., neither printed.↩