793.94/10184: Telegram
The Minister in Switzerland (Harrison) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 21—5:52 p.m.]
1. At the meeting this afternoon of the Advisory Committee of 23, since the Netherlands had had the chairmanship previously, Graeff mentioned the interest of his country in the question in view of the nearness of its colonies to the region of action and indicated the unwillingness of his Government to retain the chairmanship. He suggested Munters46 of Latvia who was unanimously elected.
The Chairman suggested inviting certain powers not represented thereon to participate in the work of the Committee. Cranborne47 suggested China and Japan who had not been included when the Committee was originally set up and added Germany. Delbos seconded these proposals and suggested Australia. The Committee approved.
It was decided to hold the next meeting Monday unless all replies to the invitations are received before that date, in which event the Committee will meet earlier.
After the meeting Munters informed me that if these four states accept the invitation they will be regarded as members of the Committee.