840.48 Refugees/1129: Telegram
The Chargé in the United Kingdom (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 18—12:30 p.m.]
1447. From Rublee. We have consulted privately with prominent Jewish leaders here and have heard from the Jewish leaders in Paris. They are categorically opposed to the setting up of a private committee which would lend an air of credulity to the idea that there is such a thing as world Jewry. They believe that the matter should be considered exclusively by the governments. Accordingly I have decided to drop the idea of a private committee which was urged upon me by Winterton and with regard to which I have had some hesitation.
The meeting of technical representatives of the governments will take place on Tuesday morning. The French and Dutch have appointed representatives and Leith-Ross will represent the British. I assume that you will acquaint me with the views of our Government in advance of its meeting. [Rublee.]