740.0011 EW 1939/34369: Telegram
The Minister in Switzerland (Harrison) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 23—10 p.m.]
3310. This is Tittmann’s 184, May 19; Department’s 1587, May 6.
Cardinal Secretary of State informs me that establishment of a neutral control commission for demilitarization of Rome would be looked upon with favor by Holy See and that Holy Father would be glad to be represented thereon. On other hand the Cardinal said if our intentions were that such a commission should assume the government of the city the Holy See could not consent to be a party thereto.
I understand on good authority that the formation of a commission of the first type is being discussed by neutral countries at present time and Holy See although unable to take the initiative is desirous that it should be established and start functioning as soon as possible. [Tittmann.]