740.00111 European War 1939/123: Telegram
The Chargé in Belgium (Wilson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 7:06 p.m.]
131. The permanent committee of the representatives of the Oslo powers met yesterday in Brussels in order to consider the problems confronting these countries arising from the economic measures to be put into effect by France and Great Britain against Germany. Two representatives of Switzerland attended the meeting as observers.
An economic and a juridicial subcommittee were set up for the purpose of recommending concerted action by the Oslo powers.
I am officially informed that the economic committee is studying (1) the regulation of imports and exports during the existence of war; (2) purchases in other neutral countries; (3) maritime transport. It is probable that the committee also will consider the question of economic relations with the belligerent states.
I understand that the juridicial committee will study the general question of neutrality as well as the organization of an international commission whose function would be to coordinate the policy of the Oslo states in carrying out a neutral policy.