894.31/2–351: Telegram
The Temporary Acting Chairman of the United States Delegation to the Torquay Conference (Phelps) to the Secretary of State
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396. USTAC. Attention Corse. Wilgress phoned Schwenger reporting conversation with Wilson and Holmes pursuant his decision reported ourtel 395, February 3. They were “entirely cynical” and unmoved. Stated no results possible Torquay. They would block any progress here. They would also block any OEEC achievement tariff reduction with or without UK. They feel certain European countries will not risk leaving both OEEC and GATT, which they consider would be consequence continental intentions. They had no constructive proposal.
They thought French attitude reported our following telegram further meeting multilaterals entirely insincere.
Sent Department 396, repeated info London 185, Paris 33 for OSR.