File No. 657.119/130

The Secretary of State to the Minister in Norway ( Schmedeman )

[Telegram]

185. Your 380, November 15.1 After long discussion and consultation by cable with McCormick in London, it has been decided to continue negotiations with Norway here. As soon as the Allies and ourselves have agreed on the terms to be presented, the terms will be cabled to you. Negotiations are going on here with Nansen, and some progress being made.

For your confidential information, the Department thinks it would be desirable for you in your discussions of the matter with Norwegians to lay stress on the fact that we are acting with the Allies and frequently we are compelled to yield to them and make terms more onerous on neutrals.

Lansing
  1. Not printed.