Office of the Historian

Paris Peace Conf. 840.48/9: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate Peace

Washington , January 7, 1919—6 p.m.
[Received January 8—5 a.m.]

131. For President from Glass. Transmitted to Congress your request for one hundred million dollar appropriation to relieve starvation in Europe. I took up matter in advance with Democratic leaders of Senate and House and am hopeful authority will be granted.

Polk