740.00112 European War 1939/331: Telegram
The Minister in Denmark (Atherton) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 18—11:33 a.m.]
105. Would urgently appreciate substance of any recent discussions Department has had with Danish or other Nordic Ministers regarding “neutral trade” (more especially as it may relate to contraband) since Foreign Office advises me Foreign Secretary hopes to discuss this question with me on his return from Stockholm.
In possible explanation of above I learn from Foreign Office source that just before Stockholm conference German Legations have made representations Copenhagen, Oslo and presumably Stockholm referring with some satisfaction to alleged “contraband resolution” of Pan-American Conference regarding non-inclusion of supplies for civilian population.
I have no knowledge of any such resolution.