860m.01/141

The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in France (Whitehouse)

No. 437

Sir: The Department has received your despatch No. 2266, of August 24, 1922, in which you refer to the probability that discussion will arise in the Conference of Ambassadors respecting the condition made by the Allied Powers to their recognition of Lithuania and respecting the disposition to be made of the territory of Memel. You request instructions as to your course of action in the premises.

It is felt that the subjects in question are primarily matters of European concern, in the settlement of which this Government is not necessarily called upon to participate. You should refrain from any expression of views and keep the Department fully informed regarding any discussions which may take place, reporting by cable in the event of decisions which might seem to be contrary to the interests of the United States.

I am [etc.]

For the Acting Secretary of State:
Leland Harrison