Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, European Advisory Commission, Austria, Germany, Volume III

740.00119 EW/12–1445: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Caffery)

Washington, December 14, 1945—8 p.m.

5876. For Angell No. 94.

1. Cite cooperative attitude of US and concessions made and express view that Dept strongly regrets lack of reciprocal cooperation of delegates’ objecting to your proposal re share of non-repatriables (urtel From Angell 131⁶²). Voice view that Depts willingness to make concessions on other matters will be adversely affected by lack of other delegates’ cooperation on this matter of major ethical and moral content requiring small cost.

2. Consider possible favorable effect on other delegates from resultant public opinion if US view is released to press without mentioning disagreement of other delegates.

3. Your para 2 is acceptable but lower US share in para 3 is not.

4. Foregoing prepared before our 99,⁶³ nevertheless applicable relative your 139⁶⁴ and 147.⁶⁵

Acheson

62. See telegram 7084, December 9, 8 p.m., from Paris, p. 1451.
63. See telegram 5860, December 14, noon, to Paris, p. 1468.
64. See telegram 7122, December 12, 8 a.m., from Paris, p. 1454.
65. See telegram 7138, December 12, midnight, from Paris, p. 1458.