811.20 Defense (M) Portugal/1505: Telegram
The Minister in Portugal (Norweb) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 16—2:29 p.m.]
1475. The British Embassy’s instructions on the wolfram question indicates that a compromise solution would be acceptable to London. While the Ambassador has been instructed to take no action until agreement has been reached with United States and the Brazilians, the solution suggested by London is that Salazar be told we will permit shipments to the Germans of 20 tons a month during May, June, July and August and 60 tons a month during the balance of the calendar year. This roughly approximates the Spanish settlement, the reason for the lower amounts suggested for July and August being the large quantities which have gone to Germany in March and April. London has also indicated that it will not allow the 150 tons of “immobilized” mineral to go to Germany outside the limits specified.