811.20 (D) Regulations/4100: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Peru (Norweb)
290. Your August 14, 6 p.m. The August 12 decree extending the scope of Peruvian export control is noted with satisfaction. It should greatly facilitate the negotiations in which Smith is engaged and which we would like to conclude quickly.
The Department has requested authority to issue general licenses to Peru on the basis of the Peruvian decrees. The whole problem of general license is being examined by the various agencies of this Government, and although the Department is faced with increasing opposition by other agencies to the issuance of any large number of general licenses, the Department is hopeful that an early solution to this problem can be obtained.
It seems desirable to inform the Peruvian authorities that individual applications for licenses are being favorably considered as a result of Peruvian export control regulations, and the fact should be stressed that this Government appreciates the cooperative action shown by the Peruvian Government.