I sought and obtained a discussion with Churchill at White House
today on the subject matter of your telegrams 1103 [1], 1106 [2],
and 1108. [3] I emphasised the facts and point of view expressed
in the above telegrams. British Chiefs of Staff Pound, Dill and
Portal were called in. The President [4] joined the discussion and
subsequently called in Colonel Knox (Secretary of Navy). I will
send you further telegram later as to possibilities that emerged
in the course of discussion. You may expect telegram from
Churchill within 24 hours which I hope will implement the above-
mentioned possibilities.