Paris Peace Conf. 184/236: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate Peace
[Received November 9—3:58 a.m.]
3706. For Polk. Your 4826 Oct. 25, 11 a.m. [p.m.] I feel that it is very important that the original idea of the functions of the committee on co-ordination be maintained. This government cannot agree to permitting the committee to become a continuation of the Supreme Council. Please make it clear to your associates that the committee can merely be used as a clearing house between commissions functioning in Germany and the Allied and Associated Governments.
[Page 660]Department intends to designate Ambassador Wallace as our delegate, but his official appointment cannot be made until we ratify the treaty, and until it becomes clear whether ratification of such appointments must be made by the Senate.
I agree with you as to the desirability of using Harrison as assistant to the Ambassador, in view of my 3613;4 I see no difficulty in making this arrangement.
I do not feel that it is necessary or desirable that Doctor Scott remain in Paris for duties in connection with this committee. Department is not yet ready to make arrangements for the Turkish treaty. Therefore I prefer that Doctor Scott come home when the Peace Conference shall cease to need him.
Regarding clerical force please consult with Ambassador Wallace and Harrison. If the Embassy cannot supply sufficient force, can you furnish additional clerks from your personnel when the Peace Commission breaks up?
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