711.542/16: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Switzerland (Wilson)
43. Referring to your despatch No. 335, March 8,20 and to the Department’s telegram 41, April 3, 6 p.m.21 To add to the proposed [Page 919] treaty of friendship, commerce and consular rights any declaration concerning the American attitude toward the neutrality of Switzerland, as suggested by Mr. Motta, is, in my opinion, neither practicable nor desirable. If you deem it advisable, you may tell Mr. Motta that, should a multilateral treaty for the renunciation of war be successfully negotiated, the United States Government would, of course, be most happy for Switzerland to adhere thereto.