Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1931, Volume II

653.116/91: Telegram

The Minister in Portugal (South) to the Secretary of State

Lisbon, October 9, 1931—noon.
[Received October 9—11:22 a.m.]

35. Department’s 23 October 7, 6 p.m.

1. I perceive no objection to making representations.

2. Success depends primarily on degree of pressure British Government is prepared to exercise.

3. The submission that Decree 20,304 is an inadequate and totally ineffectual remedy for the discrimination practiced against American shipping.

South