File No. 033.4111/195
The Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page ) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
London
,
April 5, 1917, 5 a.m.
[Received 5.30 p.m.]
[Received 5.30 p.m.]
5946. The British Cabinet wish Mr. Balfour to go to the United States as the head of a commission to confer with our Government. They select him not only because he is Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs but because he is also the most distinguished member of the Government. An intimation from the President that this will be agreeable would be welcomed. The utmost secrecy is desired.
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