Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1931, Volume II

462.00R296/4769: Telegram

The Ambassador in Great Britain (Dawes) to the Acting Secretary of State

[Paraphrase]

London, July 30, 1931—11 a.m.
[Received 10 p.m.]

281. From Gibson. Reference is made to the Department’s telegram of 6 p.m. July 29th, No. 243.⁴ This matter was taken up by me with Leith-Ross,⁵ who said that he had no objection. I also approached the French representative on the subject; and he stated that he did not object personally, but that he would prefer that the matter not be brought up before the committee until Friday, as he wished to have time enough to talk to Flandin⁶ on the telephone. Leith-Ross and the French representative both felt that an attempt might be made to use this as a precedent or for bargaining purposes.

Evidence has been given by the Germans of their desire to cooperate in reaching a solution.

Dawes

4. Not printed; it called attention to Department’s telegram No. 214, July 16.
5. British representative on the Committee of Experts.
6. French Minister of Finance.