Paris Peace Conf. 874.48/2: Telegram
The Chargé in Bulgaria (Wilson) to the Commission to Negotiate Peace
[Received January 8—2:33 p.m.]
11. Referring to telegrams exchanged between Mr. Hoover and Prime Minister regarding Bulgaria’s urgent need for flour, Prime Minister estimates supply will be totally exhausted in 15 days.
Have had conversation today with French general commanding Allied forces in Bulgaria, chief of British and Italian military missions and Italian diplomatic commissioner. We all agree that the need is urgent and that the supply will be exhausted before end of month at latest. We also agree that there will almost inevitably be disorders when bread fails, and that it is for interest not only of Bulgaria, but for Allies in Balkans that present internal order and tranquility of Bulgaria remain undisturbed. I believe all foreign representatives will urge their governments to furnish Bulgaria with flour, but the important thing is to do it quickly or at least put Government in position to be able to announce that Allies have agreed to allow Bulgaria certain amount of flour. Please repeat to Department.