Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1920, Volume II

462.00 R 29/221: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Wallace)

Washington, May 29, 1920—6 p.m.

1044. For Boyden from Davis. Treasury B–40.

Reference your B–64, May 15 [5], Embassy’s 1094 and B–98, May 25 [24] Embassy’s 1191.⁵⁹

• First: Scheme outlined your B–64 is approved with understanding that direct employment of Americans by Reparation Commission and their compensation by that body is to be permitted only when the nature of the employment is such that the individuals report and are responsible to the Reparation Commission itself, and not to the unofficial representative of the United States.
• Second: In view of change above authorized, should be glad to have immediately estimate of probable monthly expenses of your organization, including expenses and salary of unofficial representative of the United States and limited personnel directly responsible to him, as well as expense allowances of men detailed by the Army and Navy for duty with his organization. Itemize estimate and indicate when additional funds will be required from Department of State.

Colby

59. Latter not printed.