EXCHANGE OF NOTES The Secretary of State to the Ambassador of the Union of Soviet Socialist EXCELLENCY: Republics DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON, In connection with the signature on this date of the Agreement between our two Governments on the Principles Applying to Mutual Aid in the Prosecution of the War Against Aggression, I have the honor to confirm our understanding that this Agreement replaces and renders inoperative the two prior arrangements on the same subject between our two Governments, the most recent of which was expressed in the exchange of communications between the President and Mr. Stalin dated respectively February 13, February 20, and February 23, 1942. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. CORDELL HULL His Excellency MAXIM LITVINOFF, Ambassador of the Union Secretary of State of the United States of America of Soviet Socialist Republics. The Ambassador of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to the Secretary of State EMBASSY OF THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS WASHINGTON, D. C. EXCELLENCY: JUNE 11, 1942 In connection with the signature on this date of the Agreement between our two Governments on the Principles Applying to Mutual Aid in the Prosecution of the War Against Aggression, I have the honor to confirm our understanding that this Agreement replaces and renders inoperative the two prior arrangements on the same subject between our two Governments, the most recent of which was expressed in the exchange of communications between the President and Mr. Stalin dated respectively February 13, February 20, and February 23, 1942. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. His Excellency CORDELL HULL MAXIM LITVINOFF Ambassador of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in Washington Secretary of State of the United States of America Washington, D. C. June 16, 1942 [E. A. S. 254] 55 Stat. 1603. §§ 411-419. Preliminary agreement between the United States of America and Belgium respecting principles applying to mutual aid in the prosecution of the war against aggression. Signed at Washington June 16, 1942; effective June 16, 1942. Whereas the Governments of the United States of America and Belgium declare that they are engaged in a cooperative undertaking, together with every other nation or people of like mind, to the end of laying the bases of a just and enduring world peace securing order under law to themselves and all nations; And whereas the Governments of the United States of America and Belgium, as signatories of the Declaration by United Nations of January 1, 1942, ['] have subscribed to a common program of purposes and principles embodied in the Joint Declaration made on August 14, 1941 by the President of the United States of America and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, known as the Atlantic Charter; And whereas the President of the United States of America has 22 U. 8. C., Supp. I, determined, pursuant to the Act of Congress of March 11, 1941,[2] that the defense of Belgium against aggression is vital to the defense of the United States of America; And whereas the United States of America has extended and is continuing to extend to Belgium aid in resisting aggression; And whereas it is expedient that the final determination of the terms and conditions upon which the Government of Belgium receives such aid and of the benefits to be received by the United States of America in return therefor should be deferred until the extent of the defense aid is known and until the progress of events makes clearer the final terms and conditions and benefits which will be in the mutual interests of the United States of America and Belgium and will promote the establishment and maintenance of world peace; And whereas the Governments of the United States of America and Belgium are mutually desirous of concluding now a preliminary agreement in regard to the provision of defense aid and in regard to certain considerations which shall be taken into account in determining such terms and conditions and the making of such an agreement has been in all respects duly authorized, and all acts, conditions and formalities which it may have been necessary to perform, fulfill or execute prior to the making of such an agreement in conformity with the laws either of the United States of America or of Belgium have been performed, fulfilled or executed as required; 1 [Executive Agreement Series 236; 55 Stat. 1600.] 2 [55 Stat. 31.] The undersigned, being duly authorized by their respective Governments for that purpose, have agreed as follows: ARTICLE I The Government of the United States of America will continue to supply the Government of Belgium with such defense articles, defense services, and defense information as the President of the United States of America shall authorize to be transferred or provided. ARTICLE II The Government of Belgium will continue to contribute to the defense of the United States of America and the strengthening thereof and will provide such articles, services, facilities or information as it may be in a position to supply. ARTICLE III Transfer of title, etc. The Government of Belgium will not without the consent of the President of the United States of America transfer title to, or possession of, any defense article or defense information transferred to it under the Act of March 11, 1941 of the Congress of the United States of America or permit the use thereof by anyone not an officer, employee, $$ 411-419. or agent of the Government of Belgium. ARTICLE IV If, as a result of the transfer to the Government of Belgium of any defense article or defense information, it becomes necessary for that Government to take any action or make any payment in order fully to protect any of the rights of a citizen of the United States of America who has patent rights in and to any such defense article or information, the Government of Belgium will take such action or make such payment when requested to do so by the President of the United States of America. ARTICLE V The Government of Belgium will return to the United States of America at the end of the present emergency, as determined by the President of the United States of America, such defense articles transferred under this Agreement as shall not have been destroyed, lost or consumed and as shall be determined by the President to be useful in the defense of the United States of America or of the Western Hemisphere or to be otherwise of use to the United States of America. ARTICLE VI In the final determination of the benefits to be provided to the United States of America by the Government of Belgium full cognizance shall be taken of all property, services, information, facilities, or 55 Stat. 31. Patent rights. Return of remaining articles. Credit for aid furnished by Belgium. Terms and conditions of benefits. 55 Stat. 31. 22 U. S. C., Supp. I, 88 411-419. 55 Stat. 1603. Effective date; duration. other benefits or considerations provided by the Government of Belgium subsequent to March 11, 1941, and accepted or acknowledged by the President on behalf of the United States of America. ARTICLE VII In the final determination of the benefits to be provided to the United States of America by the Government of Belgium in return for aid furnished under the Act of Congress of March 11, 1941, the terms and conditions thereof shall be such as not to burden commerce between the two countries, but to promote mutually advantageous economic relations between them and the betterment of world-wide economic relations. To that end, they shall include provision for agreed action by the United States of America and Belgium, open to participation by all other countries of like mind, directed to the expansion, by appropriate international and domestic measures, of production, employment, and the exchange and consumption of goods, which are the material foundations of the liberty and welfare of all peoples; to the elimination of all forms of discriminatory treatment in international commerce, and to the reduction of tariffs and other trade barriers; and, in general, to the attainment of all the economic objectives set forth in the Joint Declaration made on August 14, 1941, by the President of the United States of America and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. At an early convenient date, conversations shall be begun between the two Governments with a view to determining, in the light of governing economic conditions, the best means of attaining the abovestated objectives by their own agreed action and of seeking the agreed action of other like-minded Governments. ARTICLE VIII This Agreement shall take effect as from this day's date. It shall continue in force until a date to be agreed upon by the two Governments. Signed and sealed at Washington in duplicate this sixteenth day of FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Secretary of State [SEAL] Arrangement between the United States of America and Germany respect- The Minister of Switzerland, in Charge of German Interests, to the LEGATION OF SWITZERLAND March 4, 30, 1942 [E. A. S. 255] DEPARTMENT OF GERMAN INTERESTS The Minister of Switzerland, in charge of German Interests, presents his compliments to the Honorable the Secretary of State and has the honor to submit to him the following proposition received from the German Government: "The United States as well as the German Government are signatories to the International Convention of July 27, 1929, regarding the treatment of prisoners of war['] and of the Geneva Agreement of the same date for improvement of the fate of the sick and wounded of the armies in the field.[2] Article 68 of the Convention regarding the treatment of prisoners of war provides for additional agreements between warring nations relating to impairment and sickness justifying the transport home or sheltering of prisoners of war in a neutral country. The Government of the German Reich proposes to the Government of the United States to enforce the Model Agreement attached to the Geneva Convention concerning direct repatriation and hospitalization in a neutral country of prisoners of war for reasons of health.[3] The German Government looks forward to the communication of the views of the American Government in this respect. The German Armed Forces Information Service located at Hohenstaufenstrasse 47, Berlin W. 30, has received the necessary instructions to give information in regard to members of the American Armed Forces taken prisoners by Germany and to give particulars regarding such prisoners of war to the Legation of Switzerland designated by the American Government as protecting power as well as to the Central Information Office for Prisoners of War at Geneva." WASHINGTON, D.C. March 4, 1942 To the Honorable THE SECRETARY OF STATE [Treaty Series 846; 47 Stat. 2021.] '[Treaty Series 847; 47 Stat. 2074.] 8 [Treaty Series 846, pp. 30-33, 63-66.] 47 Stat. 2053. 47 Stat. 2067-2072. |