Paris Peace Conf. 184.00101/70
Minutes of the Daily Meetings of the Commissioners Plenipotentiary, Tuesday, May 20th, 1919
May 20, 1919
- Present:
- Mr. Lansing
- Mr. White
- Mr. Herter
- 1.
- Mr. Herter read two memoranda for the information of the Commissioners, the first prepared by the Far Eastern Division in regard to the effect of the Shantung decision on the internal situation in China and the second prepared by Lieut. Noble in regard to an interview which he had had with Mr. Kerensky and Mr. Xantieff respecting the policy which those gentlemen felt the Allies should adopt towards Russia. The Commissioners noted these memoranda with interest. Bearing of Shantung Decision on Internal Situation in China Lieut. Noble’s Messrs. Kerensky & Xantieff re Allie’s Policy Toward Russia
- 2.
- Memorandum No. 275 in regard to the detention of Colonel Riggs in Paris was brought up for consideration. On the previous day this memorandum was considered by the Commissioners but owing to the fact that sufficient data was not at hand in regard to the necessity of having either Mr. Poole or Col. Riggs in Paris it was decided to postpone a decision. In this instance, however, the Commissioners felt that inasmuch as Col. Riggs required an immediate decision in order to get the necessary orders it would be well to have him remain in Paris until the end of the Conference or until such time it was found that his services were no longer needed with the Commission. It is, therefore, requested that the necessary steps be taken in order to delay Col. Riggs’ trip to Archangel. Retention of Col. Riggs in Paris
- [3.]
- Memorandum No. 276 was read with respect to the seizure by the Italian High Commissioner in Sofia of the Austrian-Hungarian Legation in that city in spite of the protest of the Dutch Minister who had been left in charge Austrian-Hungarian affairs. The Commissioners Commissioner felt that this was an absolutely unwarranted act but that it was a matter for the State Department to handle and that, therefore, any action in the premises should emanate from that Department. Seizure of Austrian-Hungarian Legation in Sofia by Italian High Commissioner