711.00 Statement July 16, 1937/77: Telegram
The Ambassador in France (Bullitt) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 4—4:25 p.m.]
113. My 1103, August 3, 11 a.m.85 I received this morning a note dated August 3, 1937 of which the following is a translation: [Page 750]
“My Dear Ambassador: In the course of the cordial and frank conversations which I have had the pleasure to have with you, you have been kind enough to communicate to me the declarations which the Secretary of State of the United States of America made to the press on the 16 of July last, expressing the views of the Federal Government with regard to the world situation and the problems which preoccupy all nations.
I was happy to be able to note once more the likeness of the feelings which present circumstances inspire in the Governments of our two countries.
Today, more than ever before, the need is evident for solidarity between all the nations of the world and vigilant attention to every situation which might lead to a resort to force. In counselling moderation in the realm of international affairs and national affairs; in advising nations not to interfere in the internal affairs of other nations; in recommending the settlement of differences by negotiations and peaceful agreements; in insisting that international obligations should be faithfully observed and carried out in a spirit of justice, mutual helpfulness and reconciliation, Mr. Cordell Hull has stressed those wholesome methods which should assure the maintenance of peace.
The restoration of economic stability in the world, the reestablishment of active international trade as rapidly as the individual situation of each country permits, the expansion of markets are the aims toward the achievement of which the French Government is concentrating its efforts.
It also desires to see a lightening of the burdens which armaments impose so heavily on the majority of nations and it hopes for the realization, in security and justice, of conditions favorable to a limitation and reduction of these armaments.
The peaceful collaboration of all nations is, indeed, the objective toward which the French Government is striving, and it desires by its international activity and that of the nations with which it is associated to bring the largest contribution possible to this supreme achievement.
This will, I trust, my dear Ambassador, indicate to you with what sympathy the sentiments expressed by your distinguished Secretary of State have been received in France, and what a genuine pleasure it is to me to ask you to transmit to him my cordial and sincere appreciation.
Signed Yvon Delbos.”
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