Washington, July 2.
Sources close to the Soviet Embassy yesterday said that the Moscow Government had expressed satisfaction for the United States' attitude toward Russian defence. Russia also has approached the United States regarding the possibility of ordering certain strategic materials for use against Germany, M. Vyacheslav Molotov, Soviet Foreign Commissar. expressed appreciation to Mr. Lawrence Steinhardt. United States Ambassador to Moscow, for the statements of Mr, Sumner Welles, Under-Secretary of State, to M. Constantin Oumansky. Soviet Ambassador in Washington, regarding prompt American aid to Russia It was understood that M. Molotov also expressed satisfaction with the attitude of President Roosevelt and other Government officials towards Moscow, 2 "Mr. Welles, meanwhile, said that the Soviets had approached the United States regarding purchase of strategic materials, M, Oumansky made the request, which was presented to the proper departments. including the Office of Production Management. Mr. Welles said, No mention was made of the lend-lease bill nor were there indications that the materials would be paid for. Mr, Welles also said he. could not reveal the type of materials sought. He disclosed that the United States was considering relaxation of all export restrictions on Soviet commerce.—United Press,
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