493.46E9/9–2051: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Embassy in Ceylon
113. Urtels 179, Sep 19 and 181, Sep 20. In event Mickiewicz actually sails with rubber, Dept contemplates confidential exchange notes GOC before publicity termination aid. Although Kem and Battle Legislation require rpt to Cong, Dept will endeavor eliminate undue publicity. Guesses or leaks almost inevitable. In any event notes or official US publicity wld not mention sulphur. Dept fully appreciates considerations paras 8 and fol Embtel 181, Emb will receive advance notice any action.
Re para two urtel 179, Dept believes there shld be no connection possible action under Kem or Battle legis and decision by US participate exhibit.