Paris Peace Conf. 184.00101/71
Minutes of the Daily Meetings of the Commissioners Plenipotentiary, Thursday, May 22, 1919
May 22, 1919
- Present:
- Mr. Lansing
- Mr. White
- Mr. Herter
- 1.
- Mr. Herter read a memorandum prepared by Lieut. Noble respecting the salary of Mrs. Pasley, who has been assisting Lieut. Noble with the French Press summaries. The Commissioners agreed that in view of the fact that Mrs. Pasley had been offered an excellent position elsewhere, beginning June 1st, 1919, it would only be fair for the Commission to guarantee her salary at the present rate until July 1st, 1919, even though her services should no longer be needed before that date. Regarding Guarantee of June Salary to Mrs. Pasley
- 2.
- Memorandum No. 277 was read in which Dr. Lord recommended that the salary of Dr. S. E. Morison be increased from $100.00 per month to $200.00 per month, or possibly $250.00. The Commissioners agreed that in view of the excellent services rendered by Dr. Morison, his salary should be increased to $200.00 per month, beginning with May 1st, 1919. Salary Increases for Dr. S. E. Monson
- 3.
- Mr. Herter read a letter addressed to Mr. Lansing by General Pershing with regard to the financial loss which was being incurred by 83 officers and 16 enlisted men who have been detailed by Gen. Pershing, at the request of President Wilson, to assist in the return of General Haller’s troops to Poland. Mr. Lansing requested that the letter in question be referred to Mr. McNeir and that the latter be asked to draft a reply to General Pershing to the effect that, as far as the Mission was concerned, no funds were available to cover the deficit in question. Mr. Lansing requested that this draft of a reply by Mr. McNeir, together with the original letter from General Pershing, be submitted on the following day to General Bliss for his approval. Financial Loss Incurred by Officers and Men on Duty With Transportation of Gen. Haller’s Troops