550.S1/681: Telegram
The Chargé in France (Marriner) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 22—10:25 a.m.]
178. From Norman Davis. French Foreign Office obviously very disturbed at reports emanating from Geneva that agreement is being reached between British and ourselves for early meeting of Organizing Committee without consulting them. In order to meet natural susceptibilities of French on this point believe it highly important the French be consulted before any publicity is given to date for Organizing Committee. In any event as April 29th is a Saturday suggest that May 1st is a more appropriate date if you decide upon early meeting of the Organizing Committee. This will give you time to consult French or instruct me further before Simon has League send out any notices. [Davis.]