560.AL/8–147: Telegram

The Consul in Geneva (Troutman) to the Secretary of State

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800. For Lovett and Nitze from Clayton. Absolutely essential I have authority act wool tariff tomorrow morning as fear cannot hold Dominion Cabinet members here longer. Have been trying telephone you all day to urge Secretary himself go to President this afternoon, but line out of order. Am still trying to phone. [Clayton.]

Troutman