560.AL/9–1547: Telegram
The Consul at Geneva (Troutman) to the Secretary of State
1005. Commonwealth answers our new proposal regarding preferences received September 9 are unsatisfactory. Wilcox, Brown, Beale discussed steps with Clayton [and] Douglas in Paris September 10. Agreed inform Commonwealth offers unsatisfactory and make new approach Cripps proposing action elimination preferences enjoyed by UK be postponed three years and taken gradually over following 10 years. Wilcox informing heads Commonwealth delegations Geneva September 15. Hopes discuss again with Clayton, Douglas London September 17. Has asked Clayton date Cripps September 17 or 18. Hawkins, Brown will participate. Will report result.