859.01/146: Telegram
The Ambassador in the United Kingdom ( Winant ) to the Secretary of State
[Received 5:10 p.m.]
3190. Minor changes in proposed text of declaration of Denmark mentioned in Department’s 2787 of April 8, are acceptable to Foreign Office.
After careful consideration Foreign Office and we feel that [it] is preferable to approach King Christian regarding the declaration before approaching the Soviets. Foreign Office and we fear that unfavorable repercussions might arise if Soviet concurrence in the issuance of the declaration is obtained first and thereafter it develops that King Christian does not approve of its issuance.
Please telegraph whether approach to King Christian before approaching the Soviets is approved.
If Department approves, message to the King would have to be changed somewhat. Draft text would, of course, be submitted to the Department for its consideration before being dispatched.