File No. 657.119/135

The Special Representative of the War Trade Board ( McCormick ) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

For Polk and War Trade Board:

Our 8. I believe that if the President authorizes the Norwegian negotiations to be continued as outlined I feel confident that we can persuade the British Government to agree to 50–50 proposal regarding Norwegian tonnage. Sweden negotiations should be conducted in Washington, D. C. From past experience do not think much can be gained by your holding present commissioners, new commissioners might be an improvement. Holland negotiations should also be conducted in Washington, D. C. We are conferring with these countries here to obtain all information possible for your assistance. Please keep us posted if anything new develops in these negotiations. Cabling complete Danish agreement to-day ready to close.

McCormick