793.94 Commission/580: Telegram
The Minister in Switzerland (Wilson) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 30—7:17 a.m.]
52. Department’s 39, November 28, 5 p.m. I have been in telephone communication with Davis.
No further reference has been made by Drummond with regard to the adoption of a declaration of nonrecognition in recent days but the point has often been raised in conversation with others who all regard it as an essential and immediate step. I have every reason to suppose therefore that the idea has not been abandoned especially as no opportunity was afforded for general discussion or even individual declarations in the sessions of the Council.
The special session of the Assembly has just been called for December 6th. I understand also that the Committee of Nineteen will meet December 1st in private session. I shall report immediately any authoritative comment I may chance to hear in the above respect meanwhile continuing to be governed by your instructions to refrain from any appearance of urging a course of action on League members with respect to the phases of the Sino-Japanese problem which must be handed [handled?] by the League qua League.
Davis and I both believe that it is important and advantageous that the declaration be made and consider that it will be still more advantageous if made without any pressure from representatives of the United States.