760c.61/237: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Wallace)
1400. Reference your no. 1604 of August 24, 8 p.m. The suggestion made by Lloyd George and Giolitti regarding possible cooperation at Danzig by United States warships has been carefully considered by the Department.
The Department does not consider it consistent or practical for the United States to participate actively in protecting Danzig, this country not being a party to the Versailles Treaty.
Nevertheless, considering that a large number of Americans are reported to be refugees at Danzig, this Department has recommended the sending of a warship to Danzig. Such an order has been issued, [Page 395] with the understanding that the object is to protect the lives of American citizens and to work in harmony with American relief agencies at Danzig.
Repeat this telegram for information to our commission at Danzig and to Berlin.