Foreign Relations of the United States, The Soviet Union, 1933–1939

861.00 Congress, Communist International, VII/50: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Bullitt)

Washington, August 16, 1935—noon.

185. Your 345, August 12, 10 a.m.⁵⁴ American press in general appears to be publishing regularly despatches reporting developments in the proceedings of the Congress of the Communist International relating to the United States, such as speeches of American delegates and statements made with reference to the United States. Hearst press is continuing its endeavors to mobilize public opinion against the Soviet Union by emphasizing that the undertaking with regard to non-interference is being violated in the proceedings of the Congress. Department has been receiving communications protesting against alleged violation of Soviet Government’s pledge.

Department is awaiting conclusion of Congress before taking any action in the matter, and expects to receive your recommendations and suggestions immediately upon close of Congress.

Hull

54. Not printed.