Paris Peace Conf. 184.00101/140
Minutes of the Daily Meetings of the Commissioners Plenipotentiary, Monday, August 18, 1919
- Present:
- Mr. Polk
- Gen. Bliss
- Mr. Harrison
I. Memorandum No. 548 recommending that Miss Ryder be employed at a salary of $200 per month and that she be assiatant to Mr. Nielsen’s office was read.
In view of the fact that Miss Ryder was understood to be a British subject, the Commissioners were not prepared to approve this recommendation. Clerical Assistance for Mr. Nielsen
II. Mr. Harrison read a communication received by him from Major Boykin Wright of the American Relief Administration in regard to a report that the French were planning to take over the A. R. A. wire between Paris and Coblenz and put it in civilian use. Taking Over of A. R.A. Telegraph Lines
Mr. Polk directed that a letter to M. Clemenceau be prepared by the Secretary General for his signature in this regard as it was of vital importance that communication over these wires between Paris and Coblenz be maintained.
III. The Commissioners inquired as to the exact subject to which the Department’s telegram No. 2851 of August 16th, 12 a.m. related. It was noted that the Department’s telegram did not refer to any telegram from the Mission. Treaty Regarding Question Growing of Breaking Up of Austria Hungary
IV. The Secretary read a telegram from Admiral Bristol addressed to Admiral Knapp regarding American acceptance of mandates for Turkey.
In view of the contents of this telegram the Commissioners directed that it should be repeated to the Secretary of State with a request that a copy be furnished to the Navy Department. Report From Adm. Bristol Regarding Mandates for Turkey
[Page 389]V. Memorandum No. 549, inquiring as to whether the Commissioners would care to hear Colonel Vladimiroff on the Russian situation was read.
The Commissioners felt that it would not be worth while to have Colonel Vladimiroff come to Paris for the purpose stated in the memorandum. Hearing of Colonel Vladimiroff
VI. The Secretary read a number of telegrams furnished by the American Relief Administration, one of which was addressed by General Bandholtz to the President of the Peace Conference, and the others by British officials in Budapest and Vienna to the British Peace Delegation, Paris. Information From Budapest and Vienna
VII. Memorandum submitted by Major Tyler dated August 12th, regarding his visit to the Bulgarian Delegation at the Chateau de Madrid, at Neuilly, was read and noted by the Commissioners. Bulgarian Delegation