Office of the Historian

767.68119/160: Telegram

The Special Mission at Lausanne to the Secretary of State

[Paraphrase]
Lausanne, November 20, 1922—12 noon.
[Received November 20—10:18 a.m.]

3. The selection of a permanent chairman seems to be a matter difficult to agree upon, and it is said that the presidency will be offered to a representative of the United States. We perceive no sufficient ground for acceptance unless the Department believes there would be a positive increase in prestige or other advantage. Immediate instructions requested.

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