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1. Berle of State Department came to Philadelphia this morning as
a result of developments here. During an informal talk Burton
suggested that though this conference had recommended a conference
on employment [2] this was without meaning if no date fixed
particularly as the United States Government had made it clear
that they thought the time was inopportune. In other words the
monetary conference might be impossible if there were no
employment agreement and no fixed intention to discuss one. He
stated it as his view that the United States Government would
undertake to state the date and place before holding monetary
conference. He seemed anxious to have it here because of the
effect on public opinion.

2. Article 7 discussions were raised and Burton pointed out that
we have not at any time had the opportunity to discuss matters
directly with United States and the present situation caused by
consequent lack of understanding of our position. Berle agreed
that U.K.-U.S. discussions should be expected to include us and
others directly interested.

3. Berle is convinced that the present meeting at London [3] is
discussing Article 7 and they are awaiting the outcome. I assume
you will keep me advised.

4. He states that overall economic body should be set up by early
next year. They do not want the I.L.O. to be the body but I.L.O.

would be as it were a legislative or consultative body and not the
executive or administrative body.

5. Berle is anxious to arrange some discussions in Washington on
these broader aspects of Article 7. I think that we may be able to
help to establish our point of view but shall await your advice
before getting involved in such informal discussions.