Paris Peace Conf. 180.035/5: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate Peace
[Received October 4—9 a.m.]
3328. Confidential for Polk from the Secretary. I am disposed to think that the time has almost come when the work of the Supreme Council should practically cease and permit the various negotiations growing out of the treaties to take their normal course through the respective Foreign Offices. Before reaching a conclusion I should be glad to have a report from you as to whether in your opinion the American representation could not now be withdrawn. In this event Ambassador Wallace could be authorized to sign on behalf of the United States. Please telegraph your views and at same time advise me of status of Hungarian Treaty.