File No. 711.5914/154
Minister Egan to the Secretary of State
Copenhagen, October 5, 1916, 5 p.m.
364. Parliamentary committee has reached a series of conclusions relative to its course of procedure. It insists that the whole of the diplomatic correspondence pertaining to the sale be submitted to it. When the material has been considered by the committee the latter will decide upon what persons shall be called upon to furnish information. At the meeting yesterday telegrams were despatched to the West Indian colonial boards to the effect that the committee was desirous of conferring with members of the boards. They must be selected in such a manner that the prevailing views are represented. They are to arrive in Copenhagen within the time limit set for the work of the committee. Governor Helweg Larsen who has resigned is now in New York City. He is due here October 26th, also he will be requested to furnish information. This procedure does away with the demand of Socialist party for a referendum in the islands.