501.BB Palestine(E)/9–749: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the United States Delegation at Lausanne
priority
niact
Unpal 233. Although surrey mission is instrumentality of PCC, in opinion of USG it is and shld be treated as autonomous in character by virtue of its technical purpose and high rank of participants. Clapp cognizant of this view. In order that ESM will have maximum flexibility and scope to fulfill its objectives, Dept believes PCC shld not endeavor constrict or redefine broad terms of reference under which ESM activated, or otherwise instruct ESM. You are instructed present US position this question if you perceive any effort this direction on part of other members PCC.