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.