Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1933, General, Volume I

561.311F1/176: Telegram (part air)

The Consul at Geneva (Gilbert) to the Secretary of State

Geneva, August 16, 1933—3 p.m.
[Received August 18—7:50 a.m.]

181. At the request of the four principal wheat exporting countries, as expressed in a letter from Ferguson to Secretary General under date of August 3, Avenol telegraphed invitation on August 12 to 27 European countries for conference in London on wheat, commencing August 21st. One reply has been received to date from Greek Government which accepted. If Department desires that the replies of governments be cabled, please instruct.

Gilbert