760d.61/879: Telegram
The Minister in Switzerland (Harrison) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 29—9:50 a.m.]
158. Following communication dated December 28th has just been received from the Secretary General of the League of Nations:
“I have the honor to inform you that, in accordance with the resolution adopted by the Assembly on December 14th, in connection with the Finnish appeal, I have addressed to the members of the League the following telegram:
‘With reference resolution adopted Assembly December 14th as result Finnish appeal beg draw Government’s attention particularly to last three paragraphs first part resolution, namely, “Assembly urgently appeals to every member of the League to provide Finland with such material and humanitarian assistance as may be in its power and to refrain from any action which might weaken Finland’s power of resistance; authorizes the Secretary General to lend the aid of his technical services in the organization of the aforesaid assistance to Finland; and likewise authorizes the Secretary General in virtue of the Assembly resolution of October 4, 1937, to consult non-member states with a view to possible cooperation.” Should be grateful for information regarding your Government’s intentions. Avenol, Secretary General’.
The Assembly having authorized me to consult non-member states with a view to their possible cooperation in the assistance to be given to Finland, I should be grateful if you would enable me to inform the Finnish Government whether and, if so, to what extent, your Government is willing to help.”