511.4A2A/1044: Telegram
The Consul General at Geneva (Tittmann) to the Secretary of State
[Received 9:05 p.m.]
233. For his guidance in making plans for the future of the opium work Lester, the Acting Secretary General of the League of Nations, would appreciate information regarding Department’s consent to certain members of the staff of the [Permanent] Central Opium Board and of the Drug Supervisory Body going to the United States. He understands from May that one of the conditions is that the work should not be carried on at Princeton and that Washington instead has been suggested. He also understands that accommodations can be made available in Washington. For administrative reasons, particularly as related to economy and accounts, Lester would have preferred to have services concentrated at Princeton whence original invitation came but if Department has serious objections to Princeton he will agree. Lester is grateful for and appreciates all that is being done to help maintain opium services.
Any clarifications or suggestions on the subject that the Department might care to make would be welcome and helpful.