868.51 Refugee Settlement CommisBion/118: Telegram
The Chargé in Greece (Atherton) to the Secretary of State
Athens, August 5,
1923—7 p.m.
[Received 7:50 p.m.]
[Received 7:50 p.m.]
Department’s 46, August 4, 4 p.m.45 I see no reason to modify recommendations of Haskell contained in my telegram no. 108, June 25, 7 p.m.46
[Page 363]- First. I recommend that any expression of the American attitude clearly state that while America is willing to consider measures for the permanent solution of the refugee problem in Greece, America will not contemplate participating in any further measures of temporary or emergency relief.
- Second. I recommend that the commission recommended by Haskell should commence its work not later than the middle of September.
- Third. I recommend that the American member of this commission be some one familiar with Greece and the Greek character and if possible speaking the language.
- Fourth. I recommend that the members of this commission be instructed to submit a majority report on the fundamentals of the situation and advance separate individual report to their respective Governments.
Atherton