Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1944, General: Economic and Social Matters, Volume II

840.70/10–244: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant)

Washington, October 3, 1944—9 p.m.

8092. For the Ambassador, Hooker, Allison and Moats from Berle. ReEmbs 8233, October 2, 8220, October 1⁴² and 8182, September 30. We are unable to understand changed British attitude toward Commission. However, if in your considered judgment (and in your discretion after consultation with our military) you believe our objectives can be attained by suggested British indirection, we would go along reluctantly, because British arguments are not convincing whereas the necessities for the originally contemplated Commission are glaring. We hope that the Russians will participate so the whole area will be adequately covered in practice, despite a hesitating and faltering start.

Under the circumstances we would designate Clay as a delegate to the conference and get him off as soon as practicable after hearing from you. He would not arrive for opening but shortly thereafter. [Berle.]

Hull

42. No. 8220 not printed.