500.A12/71a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Houghton)
322. Probably you have seen press statements on what President said on subject of a disarmament conference. I should be glad if on your own responsibility you could ascertain from the proper British authorities in such a way that it will not be considered an inquiry [Page 14] from this Government what the attitude of that Government is toward the President’s calling of such a conference and what the opinion of British officials is in regard to its reception by other European countries on subjects of both land and naval armament. I am not yet prepared to make inquiry of European countries and for that reason wish this to be simply an informal talk by you on your own responsibility.21
- On Oct. 26, noon, the Ambassador telegraphed that the Department’s inquiry had been fully answered by his telegram No. 332, supra. (File No. 500. A 12/72.)↩