800.6354/141: Telegram
The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Kennedy) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 12—6:35 a.m.]
1604. Campbell states that he has received the consent of all the members of the International Tin Committee, with the exception of Bolivia, for an increase in the quota for the third quarter retroactively from 60 to 80 percent. He still cannot get in touch with Patino. The Dutch delegation has agreed, subject to the consent of the Dutch Government, and as soon as that is received the announcement will be made. Campbell still does not believe that there will be any material increase in the real consumption of tin and that the increase for the third quarter should calm the market and allow time to consider whether a change for the fourth quarter is desirable or necessary.