394.31/9–1251: Telegram

The United States ( GATT ) Delegation to the Secretary of State

confidential

Tagg 19. Re Embtel 1296, repeated Geneva 9. UK, substantial number other dels have agreed support US proposal for severance GATT relations with Czech. Still talking to Fr and agreement believed very near. For your information Schuman has promised Secy Fr wld reconsider their earlier opposition. Wld appreciate continued Emb help in obtaining satisfactory instructions to Ital del.

Sent Rome 9, rptd info Dept Tagg 19.