661.119/433: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate Peace
Washington, July 18,
1919, noon.
2594. For White. Your 3152, July 15. President directs me to say that he approves of the stand taken by you in connection with the proposals made by Mr. Balfour. A blockade before a state of war exists is out of the question. It could not be recognized by this Government. Personally, I agree with you that the Allies exaggerate danger of trade with the Bolsheviks in Russia.
Polk