Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. Despatch No. 1413 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.
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Enclosure: See No. 188. Case of Deutsche Houghton Fabrik G.M.b.H., owned by E.F. Houghton & Co. of Philadelphia, identical with other cases already brought to Department's attention: state and municipalities not permitted to purchase from company because it is American owned; will try to get statement that the company is all-German; new Minister of Commerce, Dr. [Kurt] Schmitt, appointed; has reputation of being moderate in views; formal representation should be made to Foreign Office relative to law of June 1 which provides for tax exemptions on amounts spent for replacement of certain types of material if they are of German manufacture; law severe on American firms which export to Germany.