840.48/3254: Telegram

The Chargé in Germany (Kirk) to the Secretary of State

323. For Norman Davis from Nicholson.

71. Regarding Amcross 268 plan being reviewed probably favorably by Berlin officials provides for Amcross and Quaker representation with headquarters at Cracow, Radom, Lublin and Warsaw for duration of operations. Deutschrotkreuz would be responsible for internal administrative details of warehousing transportation, et cetera, and to general government for assisting in organization and coordination of Polish welfare agencies through the representative community committees. Amcross and Quakers would receive, allocate and observe distribution. Commodities would be restricted to civilians and free from requisition and would appear to provide ail desired assurance. Should all Berlin officials concur I recommend acceptance and also joint representation with Quakers. Amcross accordingly should be prepared to provide four capable American men who speak German and who would be acceptable to German Government. Present delay here due probably to report Quakers might also represent contributions from Allied countries. Have advised Foreign Office we represent only American people, Rhoads7 sayeth nothing regarding financing of their program. [Nicholson.]

Kirk
  1. Charles J. Rhoads, U. S. representative in Europe for Commission for Polish Relief.