460.509/11–2551: Telegram
The Chargé in France (Bonsai) to the Acting Secretary of State
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3130. No distribution outside Depart. For Leddy, Martin, Camp, eyes only from Linder. Excon. Re Deptel 3126 Nov 20 [22]1
(1) After lengthy consultation with Harriman, Tannenwald, Dupre (see Embtel 3129 Nov 25),2 believe satisfactory agreement reached in respect paras 1 and 3 of reftel. As to para 2, reftel, while certain Harriman would be unwilling to delay transmission view attitude of all his advisors, believe he inclined to make determination on extensive Title II List which would include items recommended plus balance of International List II. All this fully set forth in Nov 25 cable from Harriman to Johnson (Harriman–Tannenwald No. 31 via White House system) which we helped draft and you should request since Johnson instructed to transmit to you.
[Page 1220](2) Dept should make every effort convince particularly Defense, ECA and Commerce in respect of expanded Title II List since Harriman may find it difficult, despite his inclinatoli, to move contrary to his advisors and strongly-held position of other depts. At Washington interdepartmental mtg last Monday, we did not stress important adverse effect on current COCOM negots if shorter Title II List determined. This we found most cogent argument for convincing Harriman, Tannenwald and Dupre of desirability larger list. They felt expanded list, if finally decided upon, would have to be prepared here in view of time element.
(3) Leddy may also wish see Battle in order insure that he will accept idea not to have primary list given to all govts in detail.
(4) FYI, while Tannenwald agreed to publication of only summary description primary list, believe he inclined strongly toward too detailed definition which may tend defeat our purposes.
(5) Impossible present Belgium dollar import restriction problem. Will endeavor do so in Rome but Harriman so fully occupied during very short stay unlikely opportunity will occur.
Sent Dept 3130; rptd info Rome (for Linder eyes only) 242. [Linder.]