462.00 R 296/412: Telegram
The Ambassador in Great Britain (Kellogg) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 10—3 a.m.]
241. I have read your L–96, July 5, 2 p.m., to Logan and Logan’s L–189, of July 8 to you, and I am inclined to agree with him that until we know more about the result of the conference at Paris yesterday it would be better if note were withheld and, if question of payments by Germany is raised, to notify the conference in session of our position. If, however, you conclude to send the note and adopt form suggested by Logan I think that conclusion is too indefinite as it merely states that our Government is willing to cooperate with the Allies in seeking payment of its just claims. In my opinion we should state that we expect to participate in the discussion for the purpose of this payment. The communiqué which was issued last night by the two Governments on the Herriot-MacDonald conference is so vague that I shall try to see the Foreign Office this morning and ascertain definitely if division of proceeds is to be discussed at all. Shall wire you later.