Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1940, General and Europe, Volume II

500.C115/1412: Telegram

The Consul General at Geneva (Tittmann) to the Secretary of State

Geneva, June 14, 1940—8 p.m.
[Received June 15—5:43 a.m.]

90. For State and Labor from Commissioner¹² and Labor [Consul]:

Refer to our Consulate telegram 80, June 7th.¹³ Before taking steps toward consulting Governing Body regarding possible relocation, Winant¹⁴ wishes to know whether the United States Government would be willing to invite ILO staff to the United States to enable continuation of its work. Number of staff members transferred would not exceed 100 and no individuals would be sent who are not now permitted to pass through France.

This does not imply that any decision to move has been taken but an answer is urgent and essential as a basis for judgment here and for Governing Body consultation which may have to be by telegraph.

Tittmann

12. Carter Goodrich, United States Labor Commissioner at Geneva; Chairman of the Governing Body of the International Labor Office (ILO).
13. Not printed.
14. John G. Winant, Director, International Labor Office, Geneva.