File No. 861.48/77
The Ambassador in Great Britain (Page) to the Secretary of State
[Received 5.20 p. m.]
3966. Your 3038, March 14, 7 p. m.1 Since the occupied area for which relief is needed is Russian territory, British Government has referred the question of relief to the Russian Government and will act, so I am given to understand, according to Russia’s decision. It seems, therefore, too late for effective newspaper comment in the United States. But I hear that there has been much comment unfavorable to British Government which is considered here based on a mistake. The British have not objected to Polish relief, but only referred the subject to Russia, If newspapers would give these facts, a more accurate impression would be made on public opinion.
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