Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1918, Supplement 1, The World War, Volume I

File No. 763.72119/8112

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France ( Sharp)

[Telegram]

Washington, January 15, 1918—8 p.m.

3074. Your 3016.¹ You may inform Professor Herron that the position which he has taken has our cordial approval. This Government cannot receive and consider any proposals from the enemy and at the same time promise to keep them from the Allied Governments. Proposals, if made, should be forwarded through official channels.

Lansing

1. Ante p. 21.