840.48 Refugees/1810: Telegram
The Chargé in the United Kingdom (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 14—3:06 p.m.]
1161. My 1160, August 14, 6 p.m. The question of Angola was discussed at length with Van Zeeland along the lines of the Department’s No. 40, January 14, 3 p.m., except that the objective to be sought was restricted to the formation of a chartered company having wide autonomous rights over a major part of the colony. Van Zeeland indicated keen interest and a desire to proceed actively.
Emerson will write him a letter outlining his views as to the functions of the Foundation in research, and planning with respect to settlement, particularly in areas which have not been studied by commissions of inquiry, and as to concomitant negotiations with governments. The letter will mention Angola only incidentally as one of several areas which might receive further study. Van Zeeland will lay [Page 144] the letter before the Council of Management and request broad authority, and an allocation of funds, to proceed with further investigation.