Paris Peace Conf. 183.9 Uruguay/1: Telegram

The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting Secretary of State

228. [From Lansing.] Your 42 of December 30th. Commission concurs with view of Department that South American Nations which declared war or severed diplomatic relations with Germany should be represented at the Peace Conference. In this connection refer Commission’s 91 of December 28th [27th] replying to your 124 of December 24th.

There seems to be a sympathetic feeling towards suggestion that neutral nations be represented at any conference in which questions affecting their interests will be discussed, but so far nothing definite has been determined or can be announced, in that regard. Lansing.

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