500.A15A5/688: Telegram
The Chairman of the American Delegation (Davis) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 26—5:50 p.m.]
108. Your 46, February 25, 8 p.m. We have had in mind recommending a line of action such as that suggested by you in case it is not possible to achieve something more definite and satisfactory.
[Page 75]I have felt, however, that it would be unwise to let up in our efforts until we have exhausted every possibility of agreement because if we once give up and leave the situation becomes even more confused and uncertain as to the future.
We are still negotiating on naval questions and Italy and France are not making much headway with the British in their efforts to inject political issues. As long as this remains true I think we shall not become too impatient. Also, there seems to be a growing feeling among the other delegations that we must soon conclude the work here.