File No. 763.72/3076

The Minister in Norway ( Schmedeman ) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

108. Department’s circular telegram December 4, 4 p. m. The Minister for Foreign Affairs informs me that Switzerland and Holland have accepted the invitation of Scandinavian Governments to hold a meeting for the purpose of calling a conference of neutral powers; that Spain has not yet answered but will probably refuse owing to possible influence of the Allied Governments; that he understands that United States will also probably not accept. He further stated that if Spain accepts, it is intended to call a conference of neutral European countries, but that if Spain refuses, the question of holding a meeting will have to be reconsidered.

Schmedeman