TERRITORIAL QUESTIONS AND RELATIONS WITH NEW STATES BELGIUM AND LUXEMBURG—Continued

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number

Subject

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1918 Nov. 28 (158)

The Minister in Belgium (Whitlock) to the Secretary of State
(tel.)

442

Statement by a deputy from Luxemburg that enlightened opinion there favors an arrangement looking to possible reunion with Belgium.

Dec. 7 (162)

The Minister in Belgium (Whitlock) to the Acting Secretary of
State (tel.)

442

Dec. 9

Dec. 15 (164)

1919 Jan. 4 (69)

Jan. 9 (83)

Evidences that the French Government desires to annex
Luxemburg.

The Belgian Minister (Cartier) to the Acting Secretary of State
Hope that the U. S. Government will support the Belgian
Government in its views in regard to restoring normal traffic
on the lower Scheldt.

The Minister in Belgium (Whitlock) to the Chargé in France
(Bliss)_(tel.)

For Mr. Lansing: Refusal of Marshal Foch to allow Belgian
troops to participate in the occupation of Luxemburg; Belgian
Government's desire for General Pershing's assistance in the
matter.

The Minister in the Netherlands (Garrett) to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace (tel.)

Telegram from the Foreign Minister of Luxemburg (text
printed) stating that his Government has cancelled its conven-
tions with Germany and desires to begin negotiations for an
economic understanding with the Entente countries.

The Minister in the Netherlands (Garrett) to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace (tel.)

Statement that a note has been received from the Foreign
Minister of Luxemburg giving the dates of the cancelled con-
ventions.

Jan. 11 The Minister in the Netherlands (Garrett) to the Acting Secretary (Lux. 12) of State

Note from the Foreign Minister of Luxemburg, December 31, 1918 (text printed), announcing the cancellation of the conventions with Germany of November 11, 1902, as well as the treaty of October 25, 1865.

AALAND ISLANDS

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443

444

445

445

1918 Nov. 12 (1486)

Nov. 25 (3213)

The Chargé in Sweden (Whitehouse) to the Secretary of State
Information that the Executive Committee of the Provincial
Assembly of the Aaland Islands has addressed a message to
President Wilson expressing the wish of the inhabitants that
those Islands be joined to Sweden.

The Minister in Sweden (Morris) to the Secretary of State (tel.)
Conversation with the King of Sweden, in which the King
expressed his hope that President Wilson will help in settling
the question of the Aaland Islands in such a way that they may
become a part of Sweden.

447

447

TERRITORIAL QUESTIONS AND RELATIONS WITH NEW STATES

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SCHLESWIG

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The Secretary of State to the Special Representative (House) (tel.)
From Copenhagen: Report that a letter from Solf was read
at a meeting at Aabenraa to the effect that the North Schleswig
question would be settled on the basis of self-determination.
The Secretary of State to Colonel E. M. House (tel.)

From Copenhagen: Report that a statement has been sent
to Danish Government wherein the Danish population of
North Schleswig ask Denmark to accept Danish part of that
province and also to bring up North Schleswig question at the
Peace Conference.

The Charge in Denmark (Grant-Smith) to the Acting Secretary of
State

Request by the Danish Foreign Minister that the Associated
Governments inform him as to what further measures his Gov-
ernment should take to obtain a solution of the Schleswig
question.

The British Chargé (Barclay) to the Acting Secretary of State

Proposal of the British Government to reply to the Danish
Foreign Minister that his Government should place before the
Allies an official request that the Schleswig question be con-
sidered by the Peace Conference; request for views of the U. S.
Government.

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France
(Sharp)

For the information of Colonel House: Three despatches
from the Legation in Denmark in regard to the cession of
North Schleswig (texts printed): (1) November 8, regarding
political situation in Denmark, (2) November 8, enclosing a
memorandum by the Danish Minister for Defense setting
forth Denmark's desire to regain only that part of Schleswig
inhabited by Danes (text printed), (3) November 12, con-
cerning German attitude in the matter.

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450

450

451

452

Dec. 13 (3298)

The Chargé in Denmark (Grant-Smith) to the Acting Secretary
of State (tel.)

456

Dec. 14

Dec. 14 (1962)

Formal request by Danish Foreign Minister that the Peace Conference take under consideration the North Schleswig question.

The Acting Secretary of State to the British Chargé (Barclay)

Statement that the U. S. Government is in accord with the
British Government in regard to the action to be taken by the
Danish Government.

The Chargé in Denmark (Grant-Smith) to the Acting Secretary
of State

Note from the Danish Foreign Minister, December 12,
making formal request to the U. S. Government that the
North Schleswig question be brought before the Peace
Conference (text printed).

457

457

Dec. 21 (91)

The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.)

458

Report of action taken in regard to Danish Foreign Minister's request for information.

TERRITORIAL QUESTIONS AND RELATIONS WITH NEW STATES

SCHLESWIG-Continued

Date and

number

1919

Jan. 3 (85)

The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.)

458

Statement that Department has been informed that Danish
Government has requested British Government to raise the
Schleswig question at the Peace Conference.

The Chargé in Denmark (Osborne) to the Acting Secretary of
State

Resolution by the leaders of the Electoral Association of
North Schleswig, December 30, 1918 (text printed), reiterat-
ing their desire for a solution based on self-determination, and
protesting German attempts at obstruction.

The French Ambassador to the United States (Jusserand) to
the Secretary of State

Information that the French Government is willing that the
Schleswig question should be submitted to the Peace Con-
ference; exchange of letters on the subject, December 10 and
December 12, 1918, between the French Minister in Denmark
and the Danish Foreign Minister (texts printed).

The Secretary of State to the French Ambassador to the United
States (Jusserand)

Expression of gratitude at receiving information contained
in the exchange of letters.

RUSSIAN AFFAIRS

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461

1918 Dec. 2 (1403)

Dec. 2 (115)

Dec. 2 (10300)

Dec. 4 (3247)

Dec. 4 (227)

Dec. 6 (134)

The Minister in Norway (Schmedeman) to the Secretary of
State (tel.)

Suggestion that the Associated Governments obtain access
to the archives of the former German Government in order
to secure information concerning the Bolshevik movement.
The Secretary of State to Colonel E. M. House (tel.)

Information in regard to the situation in various parts of

Russia.

The Chargé in Great Britain (Laughlin) to the Secretary of State
Letter from the diplomatic representative of Esthonia in
London, November 26, protesting against acts of violence by
the German Army in Esthonia (text printed).

The Chargé in Denmark (Grant-Smith) to the Acting Secretary
of State (tel.)

Information concerning the political situation in Finland,
the Baltic provinces, and Lithuania.

Colonel E. M. House to the Acting Secretary of State (tel.)
Expression of appreciation for Department's telegram No.
115, December 2, concerning the situation in Russia.

The Acting Secretary of State to Colonel E. M. House (tel.)
Opinion that Associated Governments might well consider
suggestion of Minister in Norway concerning the archives of
the former German Government.

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RUSSIAN AFFAIRS Continued

Date and number

1918 Dec. 8 (241)

Dec. 9 (154)

Dec. 10

Dec. 11 (248)

Subject

Colonel E. M. House to the Acting Secretary of State (tel.)
Recommendation that the United States lend assistance in
facilitating the return of Roumanian prisoners from Russia.
The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.)

Inquiry as to action taken or contemplated by the Supreme
War Council in regard to critical condition of Russian officers
now prisoners in Germany.

Memorandum by Lieutenant A. A. Berle, Jr.

Report on the background and results of American economic
intervention in Russia.

Colonel E. M. House to the Acting Secretary of State (tel.)
Statement that the situation of the Russian officers now
prisoners in Germany has not been considered by the Supreme
War Council.

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470

470

471

476

Dec. 13 (Misc. 11)

Dec. 18 (183)

Dec. 24 (6752)

Dec. 25 (43)

Dec. [27] (11)

Dec. 27 (13)

The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.)

Statement of the peace terms regarding Russia which the
Russian Ambassador wishes to present to the Peace Conference
(text printed).

The Acting Secretary of State to Colonel E. M. House (tel.)
Department's opinion that the Peace Conference should
consider the question of relief for the Russian officers in prison
in Germany.

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France
(Sharp) (tel.)

Department's opinion that the Associated Governments
should adopt a policy and plan in regard to (1) Russian prison-
ers in Germany and Austria and (2) German and Austrian
prisoners in Russia.

The Food Administrator (Hoover) to the Acting Secretary of State
(tel.)

476

477

477

478

Belief that the relief of Russian prisoners in Germany and
Austria is a proper work for the American Red Cross.

The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.)

478

For Secretary Lansing: Opinion that Great Britain, France,
Italy, and the United States should agree on a joint expression
of opinion in regard to Japanese activities in Siberia.

The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate Peace
(tel.)

For Secretary Lansing: Information regarding Siberia;
opinion that the United States cannot consent to Japanese
control of the Chinese Eastern Railway.

479

Dec. 30 (36)

The Ambassador in Great Britain (Davis) to the Acting Secretary
of State

480

Letter from the representative of the provisional government of Latvia protesting against violations of the armistice by German troops.

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RUSSIAN AFFAIRS-Continued

Subject

Date and number

Memorandum by Mr. A. W. Dulles

Description of situation in Lithuania and Poland, and
assertion that the moment seems propitious for cooperation
between these two countries, with Allied assistance, to combat
Bolshevism.

The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.)

For the Secretary of State from Polk: Inquiry as to whether
the President objects to the Acting Secretary's appearing before
an executive session of the Senate Foreign Relations Com-
mittee to answer questions on the Government's Russian
policy.

The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting Secretary of
State (tel.)

From Lansing: Hope of being able to take up the Siberian
railway situation with President Wilson on his return from
London.

The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.)

For the Secretary of State: Information that Red Cross
War Council at Washington is of opinion that supplying
Russian prisoners is beyond their scope; belief that matter
requires concerted action of Associated Governments.

The Charge in Denmark (Osborne) to the Acting Secretary of
State (tel.)

Desire of Lithuanians for U. S. troops and money to help
stem Bolshevik tide.

The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting Secretary of
State (tel.)

From Lansing: Statement that the President sees no
objection to the Acting Secretary's appearing before the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

THE FAR EAST

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483

484

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485

1918 Nov. 14

Nov. 23 (2342)

Nov. 24

The Chargé in Siam (White) to the Secretary of State
Information that Siamese Government has not formulated
a program to present to the Peace Conference; indications of
a hope that Allies will abrogate their extraterritorial rights in
Siam.

The Minister in China (Reinsch) to the Secretary of State
Report on China's aims at the Peace Conference; principles
of action on which it is believed necessary that the Great
Powers agree; memorandum by the Adviser to the Chinese
Government and a letter from the Legal Adviser to the Chinese
Government, November 18, both on the subject of China's
position at the Peace Conference (texts printed).

The Minister in China (Reinsch) to the Secretary of State (tel.)
Conversation with the Foreign Minister in regard to the
proposals which the Chinese delegates will probably make to
the Peace Conference; opinion as to the considerations essential
to a permanent settlement of Far Eastern problems.

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