793.94/2077: Telegram
The Consul at Geneva (Gilbert) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 13—11 a.m.]
188. With reference to my telephone conversation yesterday with you,38 last night I talked with Drummond and again this morning upon receiving your 85, October 12, 6 p.m., in regard to your views on a Kellogg Pact appeal.
Your position now is clearly understood by him, and while it is too early yet to state precisely what will eventuate, I expect developments here to be shaped along lines of your policy. All developments will be reported to you as rapidly as they take place. One point I desire at this time to make clear to you. If I am invited to a seat at the [Page 178] Council table, provided the Kellogg Pact question is raised, it will be (in accordance with an established precedent of the League) not as a member of the Council but in a capacity solely of following the proceedings and taking part in the discussions as an impartial friend. This I think you will deem to be quite [essential?].
If I do act in this capacity, I will strictly follow the instructions given me in this respect, which I feel now are completely clear to me.
In addition, I shall be careful not to deliver my acceptance of such an invitation until you have been notified by me of my intention and have been able to give it publicity at Washington.
- Memorandum of conversation not printed.↩