340.1115A/1049: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Kennedy)
1521. Your 1926, 2d. From Long. Glad to hear about the fine number of bookings.
Concerning refugee children it is now considered that in view of your conversation with Shakespeare and in view of the limitations of our statutes you might gracefully withdraw. There is no technical difficulty about alien mothers coming with the children and that could be arranged, but in view of the statement of Shakespeare and in view of the possible political inquiries which might develop here it seems best now that these children be not placed on this particular boat and that only American citizens be accommodated. However for your general information and use as regards British boats the above situation about alien mothers may be helpful. [Long.]