Paris Peace Conf. 184.00101/81
Minutes of the Daily Meetings of the Commissioners Plenipotentiary, Wednesday, June 4, 1919
June 4, 1919
- Present:
- Mr. Lansing
- Mr. White
- Mr. Herter
- 1.
- Memorandum No. 324, regarding the discontinuation of the Military Information Section of the Commission, was considered. The Commissioners felt that, in view of the fact that the reports of that Section were no longer of sufficient value to warrant their continuation, it would be well to have the Section discontinued at the earliest possible moment. Discontinuance of Military Information Section
- 2.
- Memorandum No. 325, respecting Mr. McCormick’s request that Mr. W. W. Thayer be assigned to his office to assist in connection with the Supreme Economic Council and the Superior Blockade Council work, was considered and the Commissioners approved of the assignment of Mr. Thayer for the purposes indicated. Assignment of Mr. Thayer
- 3.
- Memorandum No. 326 was read, with regard to the formation of an International Commission to decide questions relating to the contemplated transfers of works of art, relics, etc. in Vienna, Constantinople, and other places. The Commissioners agreed that it would be advisable to have such a Commission formed and consequently approved of the recommendation that this matter be brought before the Supreme Council at the earliest opportunity. Formation of an International Commission on Transfer of Workers of Art
- 4.
- Memorandum No. 327, giving the text of a cablegram from the Department of State with regard to the appropriation for National Security and Defense, out of which the expenses of the Commission are being paid, and inquiring whether or not the Commissioners desire that the field missions at present attached to the Commission be discontinued, was considered. The Commissioners felt that, owing to the importance of this question, letters should be sent to the President stating the case and requesting an expression of his opinion in the premises. In this connection, they felt that his attention should be called to the letter from General Harts, respecting the evacuation of the military personnel from the District of Paris by June 30. Question of Discontinuance of Field Missions
- 5.
- Memorandum No. 328 was read regarding the release of Lieutenant C. C. Walker from duty with the Commission. The Commissioners approved of Lieutenant Walker’s release. Release of Lieut. Walker