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

462.00 R 29/254: Telegram

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

Paris, July 1, 1920—noon.
[Received 11:58 p.m.]

1344. B–137 for Davis.

1st. Keneipp tells me that discussion in which proportions of any indemnity received by France and England, were fixed at, France 55 parts, England 25 parts, was based on report of some subcommittee largely if not wholly American, which contained estimates of damages of various countries, estimates being fairly definite for England, France, Belgium, rather hazy for Italy. This paper then in possession Loucheur,⁷² but neither Bradbury nor myself able to find any copy. I have been searching our files here, also Embassy files without success. Can you give me any indication where this document can now be found, or where reference is made to it in any of the procès [verbaux]?

2d. I get the impression that Lamont⁷³ had something to do with the matter, so consult him if you have not required information. In any case please cable your or his best recollection of figures. Some approximation would be helpful to Keneipp if nothing better can be obtained. This document has bearing on pending discussions. You will recognize importance of haste. Boyden.

Wallace

72. L. Loucheur, French representative on the Organization Committee of the Reparation Commission, and chairman of the committee.
73. Thorns W. Lamont, technical adviser, American Commission to Negotiate Peace.