840.48/3202: Telegram
The Chargé in Germany (Kirk) to the Secretary of State
[Received 4:23 p.m.]
195. Department’s 176, January 24, 6 p.m. In the course of a visit at the Foreign Office this morning the occasion arose to discuss the difficulties being experienced by American relief organizations in the matter of relief in Poland and although I had not at the time received the Department’s telegram under reference I was able, owing to frequent conferences with Nicholson the American Red Cross representative in Berlin to present the observations regarding the Red [Page 748] Cross outlined by the Department as well as additional views which had developed in the course of those conferences. I was told that it was expected that these difficulties would be settled satisfactorily.
In the event that further obstruction is experienced I shall again approach the Foreign Office but I feel confident that the able efforts of Nicholson will effect whatever satisfactory results it may be possible to attain.