CFM Files
United States Delegation Journal
USDel (PC) (Journal) 38
The Representatives of Norway, France, Egypt, Mexico and Iraq made statements on their claims for reparation from Italy. Norway’s only reparation claim was for 20 million for 12 ships, the loss of which was directly attributable to the Italians. Unless the Conference establishes a general body to take care of such cases, Norway will settle this claim through direct negotiation with the Italian Government. France claims (reference: C.P.(IT/EC) Doc. 6)72 Italian property in French territory not already subject to retention under Article 69, a part of the surplus war plants to be removed from Italy under Article 58, and certain Italian undertakings in the territory to be ceded to France under the Treaty. The Representative of Egypt referred to C.P.(Gen) Doc. 1073 and said that his country expected payment of $40 million for damage caused by Italy. He asked that consideration be given to extending the principle of Article 69 to Egypt, which was a member of the United Nations although not considered one of the Allied and Associated Powers. The Representative of Mexico developed the statement in C.P. (Gen) Doc. 874 and asked only for settlement of outstanding commercial claims amounting to $5.4 million. The representative of Iraq estimated the damages to Iraqi property and holdings at approximately $6.4 million. He said that Iraq considered compensation should be made for these losses by Italy, Germany [Page 420] and Japan and hoped the Commission would determine the Italian share.