Edward M. House Papers: Telegram
The Special Representative ( House ) to President Wilson
16. To be more explicit as to my own opinion as to the advisability of your sitting in the Peace Conference let me say that I have constantly [Page 136] contended that you should do so, but Sharp is practically the only one who has agreed with me. I see no need of reaching a decision until you arrive.
I notice in the memorandum which the French Foreign Office gave me yesterday concerning procedure and which I cabled to the Secretary of State12 that they recommend only three delegates for each country. This is misleading for nothing has yet been determined and I think George and Clemenceau have different views.