Paris Peace Conf. 103.93/56: Telegram
The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Secretary of State
3604. Your 2681 July 31, 3 p.m. Representatives of American newspapers here urge that arrangements be made for the continuation of the radio service until all the treaties are disposed of. French Government now allows them 3,000 words per day.
In view of the foregoing, would it be possible for this service to be handled by Mr. Emery and the messages sent direct to the Department so as to allow the discontinuance of the New York office? Also in order to maintain the exchange by radio, would it be possible for Mr. Emery to send us enlarged daily news telegram by radio? This American news could then be distributed to the French press as heretofore.
Suter is returning early next week. He should arrive by the 20th and will proceed to Washington to explain mechanics of the situation to Emery.
Under the circumstances and if you approve, it would seem desirable to continue the New York office until after Suter’s arrival, giving the staff now notice that the office would be closed on the 31st. After Suter’s departure the office here will cost about $120 per week.
Please pay expenses of New York office to date, charging to our allotment.