File No. 860d.48/38
The Minister in Sweden (Morris) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 5, 1.30 a.m.]
1107. Von Wendt, Finnish food commissioner, called on me this morning and stated that he knows that the German Minister, Stockholm, [Page 733] had received telegram from his government directing him to inquire how much food Finland was in need of. Von Wendt states that German proposals will be made not later than the latter part of next week and that he fears the consequences unless you have by that time released at least one vessel with food destined for Finland. Von Wendt states that Finland must have food and that she will be obliged to take it from whom she can get it but that he is very anxious that she secure it from America. He states that if she is obliged to accept German food she will undoubtedly be more in sympathy with Germany than she is at present. I should like to be advised of any action taken in the premises.
Copy of this telegram being sent to London.