800.6176/11–2544: Telegram
The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 25—12:36 p.m.]
10395. For Haley from Bugbee. Your 9663, 17th. Following informal discussions with British and Netherlands representatives invitation has been extended to both Delegations to attend meeting in Washington on approximately January 22. Inasmuch as plane service is undependable at this time of year both British and Netherlands groups and Secretariat plan on using sea travel. As no schedules are available 2 months in advance, will be unable fix definite departure and arrival dates until middle or latter part December. When fixed will notify you. Pawson, Kellett plan arrive about January 15 and Bugbee same date if you desire his presence. Though not finally fixed, Delegations will probably consist of following British: Franks, Clauson, Hay, Beharrell, Hall and Hall-Patch48 from Foreign Office plus two Washington delegates Archer, Lee; and following Dutch: Westermann, Zimmerman, Honig and Cremer and possibly Jiskoot49 attached to Secretariat. Unlikely Franks, Hall be able remain US longer than duration of meeting so should not be included in any post conference arrangements. [Bugbee.]