As pointed out in the Department's letter under reference, it is clear that when we signed the Agreement of January 14, 1925, we undertook no commitment as to the obligations of other Governments, since commitments between the Allied Governments are specifically so described in the Agreement, and wherever we are concerned specific reference in the text of the Agreement is made to the United States. Further, as I pointed out in my letter of April 20, 1928, regarding the official notification to me by the Reparation Commission of its action in regard to the 10th Bulgarian Reparation payment, we are, in fact, not interested in the Bulgarian Reparation payments: we were not at war with Bulgaria, and any claim we might have had under the Wadsworth Agreement upon payments made by Bulgaria was waived under the January 14, 1925, Agreement. 7 In view of the foregoing, I am in entire accord with the Department's opinion that it is not desirable for us to sign any Agreement which may be reached for the distribution of Bulgarian payments. I note that the Greek Government in its communication of May 21, 1928, reserves the right to request that the share of Greece, set by the Spa Agreement at 12.7%, be increased in view of certain considerations set forth in the note. The Greek share referred to seems clearly intended to mean that in non-German Reparations, and not the 0.4% share in German Reparations, fixed in paragraph A, Article 7, of the January 14, 1925, Agreement. 8 The Department will recall that in a letter, dated January 26, 1925, addressed to the Secretariat General of the Conference of Finance Ministers which resulted in the signature of the Agreement of January 14, 1925, by the representatives of the Belgian, French, British, Italian and Japanese Governments on the Conference's Committee of Experts (Annex 2280 bis, page 35), it was stated, as regards Article 7 of the Agreement, that the Reparation percentages attributed to Greece and Roumania on non-German Reparations would also apply, in conformity with Article 2 of the Spa Agreement, to any sums received on account of the so-called Liberation Bonds. It would seem clear, however, that any Agreement reached by the other Powers altering the Greek share in non-German Reparations could not have any effect upon our rights as concerns the Liberation Bonds. I have [etc.] "Not printed. ་ For the Ambassador: The Army Costs Agreement of May 25, 1923; Foreign Relations, 1923, vol. II, p. 180. "Not printed. 474.00 R 29/126: Telegram The Ambassador in France (Herrick) to the Secretary of State 187. Reparation 105. PARIS, July 11, 1928—4 p. m. 1. Reference Department's letter June 12, 1928, and my reply June 28, regarding agreement to be reached for distribution Bulgarian reparation payments. Also my letter June 29 concerning Commission's decision of June 23 as to postponement Bulgarian payments and recommendation that Greece be allotted certain sum out of blocked Bulgarian payments. 2. General Secretary has now circulated as matter of urgency protocol prepared by British, French and Italian representatives granting Greek Government on account of earthquake damages a special advance from the Bulgarian blocked payments equal to its reparation percentage fixed in Article 7 of the January 14, 1925, agreement.10 Meeting of representatives of signatories of January 14, 1925, agreement has been set for morning July 13 to discuss this protocol. 3. [Paraphrase.] May I suggest the Department authorize me to advise the General Secretary that, since the United States Government does not participate in reparation payments by Bulgaria, it does not feel called upon to sign a protocol drawn up following the proposed discussions. Early instructions would be appreciated. [End paraphrase.] HERRICK 474.00 R 29/126: Telegram The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Herrick) [Paraphrase] WASHINGTON, July 12, 1928-5 p. m. 211. Reparation 59. Reference your telegram 187, Reparation 105, July 11, 4 p. m. You are authorized to inform the Secretary General that, inasmuch as the United States Government does not participate in reparation payments by Bulgaria, it does not consider it desirable or necessary to sign any protocol which may allot such payments among the Governments concerned. 'Not printed. KELLOGG 10 Foreign Relations, 1925, vol. п, p. 152. INDEX Afghanistan, adherence to treaty for | Alien Property Custodian-Con. the renunciation of war, 145, 150, 157, 211, 234-235 Africa, international conventions relat- the General Act of Berlin of 1885, Aggression, resolution of Sixth Interna- tional Conference of American Albania, 157, 201-202, 845-857 Treaties of arbitration and concilia- tion with United States, 852-857 Texts signed Oct. 22: Arbitration Treaty for the renunciation of war, 459-494 Austria: Transfer of funds to satisfy 471-474 Rumanian claims to assets of Austro- Settlement of War Claims Act of Austrian-owned property, question Danish representations in connec- Swiss representations for safeguard- U. S. legislation. See Settlement of Alien seamen, Senate bills for deporta- Aliens: Legal protection, question of, 1013- Pan American convention regarding rights of aliens to acquire real Anti-war resolution of Sixth Interna- Settlement of War Claims Act of Arbitration: 1928: Alsace-Lorrainese claims, effect on, 465-466 Boundary disputes, arbitration of. VOLUMES II AND III ARE INDEXED SEPARATELY |