Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. Despatch No. 1713 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.
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Further information with respect to discrimination in favor of German ships; Alexander C. Kerr, European manager of Southern States Lines, called at Consulate; his line carries only freight, and unlike the Roosevelt Steamship Co., which carries passengers also, has suffered considerable loss because of German discriminatory practices; use of German ships not an official government regulation and for the present no action U.S. government can take; if situation continues, U.S. might adopt retaliatory measures.