033.5511/12: Telegram
The Minister in Belgium ( Whitlock ) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received 6.33 p.m.]
294. For the President:
The King has just told me that he wishes to visit America and I have suggested September and October as His Majesty must return to Belgium by 15th November when elections occur. He will be accompanied by the Queen. He asked me to arrange during my leave of absence in America the details of his visit, saying that he would leave it all in my hands and that he wished me to accompany him. He suggested that no more than three days be devoted to official functions so that he may be free to study our institutions and to visit the Pacific coast. He is highly enthusiastic over going and it occurs to me that his visit might have great influence in favor of the peace treaty and of the League of Nations.