Paris Peace Conf. 868.20/2: Telegram
The Chargé in France ( Bliss ) to the Acting Secretary of State
Paris
, January 15, 1919—12 a.m.
6746. For Secretary of Treasury from Crosby. No. 930.
- First. Understand from Venizelos that he will urge necessity of further credits for maintenance of his army practically on lines of last year. French and British will also ask that we join them. British have continued to support Greek Army since January first; but Chancellor informed me in London that, before going much further, they would endeavor to learn more than they now know as to the objects to be served by maintenance of the Greek Army on a war footing. It is understood that this maintenance is due to the views of another power as to the military situation. I consider highly probable that Venizelos will appeal to the President on this subject as soon as he has an opportunity of seeing British and French in Paris, where he has but lately arrived.
- Second. My own view still is that no advances should be made to the Greek Government until you and the President are satisfied as to the objectives of their military situation and approve of them. Please wire any instructions on this subject.
Bliss