Paris Peace Conf. 184.00101/117
Minutes of the Meetings of the Commissioners Plenipotentiary, July 19, 1919
- Present:
- Mr. White
- General Bliss
- Mr. Harrison
The Commissioners approved of Mr. Dominian’s release as set forth in memorandum No. 482. Mr. Dominian’s Application for Release
The Commissioners finally approved Mr. Sweetser’s request for release, as well as the closing of the Press Bureau as set forth in memorandum No. 483. Release of Mr. Sweetser and Closing of Press Bureau
The Commissioners approved the granting of room and board in the Hotel Crillon to Mr. Carlson as set forth in memorandum No. 484. Additional Compensation to Mr. F. A. Carlson
The Commissioners approved Mr. Leedy’s release and the payment of his transportation to the United States as set forth in memorandum No. 485. Release and Return to the United States of Mr. States of Mr. C. A. Leedy, Jr.
The Secretary read a draft telegram to the Secretary of State regarding the necessity for the new full powers on account of the forthcoming arrival of Mr. Polk. The words, “and Hungary” seemed to be superfluous to the Commissioners and with this one alteration the telegram was approved. New Full Power for the Commissioners
In view of Dr. Scott’s approval, the Commissioners approved the release of Mr. Joseph Bailey Brown on or about July 25 as set forth in memorandum No. 486. Release of Mr. Joseph Bailey Brown
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the assignment of Lieutenant Smith in the Translator’s office set forth in memorandum No. 487. Assignment of Lieutenant Thomas J. Smith
The Commissioners saw no objection to a request being made for permission for Mrs. Morgenthau to proceed from Zurich to Warsaw on the Diplomatic Train in order to join her husband, provided, however, that her expenses while in Poland should not be defrayed by the Commission. Memorandum No. 488. Request for Mrs. Morgenthau for Permission To Proceed From Zurich to Warsaw From [on] the Diplomatic Train
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Steering Committee that the following items in connection with the preparation of the Bulgarian Treaty be placed upon the Agenda of the Supreme Council: Memorandum From the Steering Committee [Page 325]
- 1.
- Military and Naval Clauses, and Jugo-Slav note on this question.
- 2.
- Economic Clauses.
- 3.
- Report of the Committee on Ports, Waterways and Railways.
- 4.
- Issuance of instructions to the Committee on New States to draft minority clauses for the Bulgarian Treaty.
The Commissioners also approved the recommendation of the Steering Committee for the distribution and circulation of the summary of the present stage of preparation of the Bulgarian Treaty.