Foreign Office note (text printed), giving résumé of under- standings as expressed in new preamble and Secretary's note, Foreign Office note (text printed), stating agreement with interpretation set forth in U. S. note of June 23 and disposition Information that press reports that U. S. Government has Canadian note of July 16 (text printed), stating acceptance of revised treaty and readiness to participate in signature. Receipt of British reply, together with replies of Govern- ments of Australia, India, New Zealand, and Union of South From the Chargé in Great Britain Foreign Office notes of July 18 (texts printed), stating, with understandings, acceptance of revised treaty and readiness to Information that question of wording is still causing some difficulty, and is the only reason for Parliament's delay in Foreign Office note of July 17 (text printed), stating accept- ance of explanations in Secretary of State's letter of June 23 Foreign Office note of July 8 [177] (text printed), accepting, on basis of Secretary of State's explanations in note of June 23, proposed treaty and stating readiness to proceed to signa- Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Western European Conversation in which the Secretary of State advised the TREATY FOR Date and number GENERAL THE RENUNCIATION OF WAR AS AN INSTRUMENT OF NATIONAL 1928 July 20 (62) From the Minister in Czechoslovakia (tel.) 121 Foreign Minister's note (text printed) stating acceptance of explanations in Secretary of State's note of June 23 and declaring readiness to sign treaty. July 20 (88) From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) 123 July Foreign Minister's note (text printed) accepting proposed treaty and stating readiness to proceed to signature. the Ambassador in France (tel.) (2263 Tott Amions to seertain privately the Foreign Minister's opinion on inclusion of Spain or any other powers as original 124 (Sent also to Great Britain, Germany, and Italy.) July 25 (158) From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) 125 Foreign Minister's opinion concerning inclusion of any other powers as original signatories. July 26 From the French Chargé 126 Invitation extended to the Secretary of State to go to Paris on August 27 to sign the treaty. July 26 (205) From the Ambassador in France (tel.) 127 Briand's disposition to include Spain as original signatory but his realization that Secretary of State, having issued the invitations, should be the one to decide. July 26 (172) From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) 128 Chamberlain's disposition to include Spain, but feeling that question is for decision between Briand and the Secretary of State. July 27 (78) From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) 128 Information that Italian Government would favor inclusion of Spain as original signatory, but doubts expediency of opening treaty to inclusion of a number of other nations. July 30 (233) To the Ambassador in France (tel.) 129 July 31 (237) Aug. 1 (51) Note sent to the French Chargé (text printed), stating that Secretary of State will be pleased to meet the Foreign Ministers in Paris to sign the treaty on August 27. To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Office orally that Secretary of State is advising Spanish Ambassador that it is not feasible to arrange to have Spain included among the original signatories. (Instructions to repeat to Great Britain, Italy, and Germany.) To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) Transmittal, for information and discreet use if necessary, of telegrams No. 226 of July 23 and No. 237 of July 31, to the Ambassador in France; memorandum of conversation, July 31 (text printed), in which the Spanish Ambassador was advised of the reasons why it was not feasible to arrange for Spain to be included as an original signatory, and in which he was insistent that Spain had been invited to sign. 130 131 GENERAL TREATY FOR THE RENUNCIATION OF WAR AS AN INSTRUMENT OF NATIONAL POLICY-Continued Date and number Subject Page 1928 Aug. 3 (241) To the Ambassador in France (tel.) 134 Withdrawal by French of their suggestion that protocol of adhesion be ready for signature by other nations at the time of signature of the treaty by the 15 nations. From the Minister in Portugal (tel.) Fr Desire of Portugal to be invited to sign the peace pact as an original signatory, particularly in view of understanding that Primo de Rivera will go to Paris to sign for Spain; U. S. Minister's recommendation to that effect, and request for instructions. From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) 134 Aug. 4 (179) Aug. 8 (247) Aug. 9 (21) Aug. 10 (225) Aug. 13 (76) Aug. 13 (230) Aug. 14 (258) 136 Inquiry from Foreign Office official whether door is definitely closed to inclusion of Spain as original signatory. 136 To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Intention to send to all missions except those in countries signing as original signatories, telegraphic instructions (text printed) to deliver to respective Foreign Offices notes contained therein inviting adherence to the treaty; instructions to consult French Government confidentially on this procedure, at same time inquiring if it will invite Russia to adhere. To the Minister in Portugal (tel.) Reasons why Secretary is unable to accede to suggestion for Portugal's inclusion as original signatory; instructions to explain the circumstances to Foreign Minister. From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Briand's disposition in principle to invite Russia's adherence, but necessity for careful examination of problem to eliminate possibility of a refusal or objectionable answer. Expectation of an early answer to rest of program; consideration of whether countries could adhere before deposit of ratifications by original signatories. From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) Information that on August 9 Ambassador explained dis- Information that France is disposed to extend adherence Instructions to inform the Foreign Office that the Secretary entrusts matter of the form and substance of the Russian invitation to France; desire for explicit assurance by France as to agreeability of proposed procedure for inviting adherence of other countries. 139 140 141 142 143 GENERAL TREATY FOR THE RENUNCIATION OF WAR AS AN INSTRUMENT OF NATIONAL POLICY-Continued Date and number Subject Page 1928 Aug. 14 (261) Aug. 14 (233) Aug. 15 (236) Aug. 15 (266) Aug. 16 (82) Aug. 16 (94) To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Revision of paragraph (text printed) of draft note to clear up any question regarding procedure for governments to adhere to treaty before it comes into force through ratification by signatories. (Footnote: Advice from the U. S. Ambassador, August 16, that the alteration in draft note was acceptable to the French Government.) From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Information from Foreign Office as to exact procedure for inviting Russia's adherence. Likelihood that France would be willing to perform similar service with regard to inviting adherence of Afghanistan, where the United States is without diplomatic representation. Communication of textual addition in proposed instructions to missions, desired by France. From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Information that France's agreeability to procedure for adherence was assured in telegram No. 233 of August 14, except for the French addition mentioned; observation, however, that Foreign Office has now raised question as to whether adherence by other countries can be other than conditional until ratifications have been deposited by original signatories. To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Belief that any country may adhere at any time and that adherence would come into effect with the treaty; opinion that present procedure would expedite adherences by other powers. From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) 143 144 146 147 147 Information that as Under Secretary Grandi finds it impossible to go to Paris August 27, the Italian Ambassador at Paris will sign. To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) 147 Aug. 16 (53) Aug. 16 Opinion that Italian attitude will make unfortunate impression; instructions to make this point clear to Foreign Office. Hope that Grandi's presence may still be possible. To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) Instructions to communicate to Prime Minister the Secretary of State's sincere regret that any misunderstanding has occurred with regard to limitation of treaty signatories to the original powers; to explain U. S. Government's regard for Spain's world position and her people; and to express hope that Spain will be one of the first countries to adhere. To American Diplomatic Representatives (cir. tel.) Transmittal of note for Foreign Office (excerpt printed) inviting adherence to multilateral treaty, with instructions to missions to make arrangements for its presentation upon receipt of telegram from Paris stating that treaty has been signed. 148 149 TREATY FOR Date and number GENERAL THE RENUNCIATION OF WAR AS AN INSTRUMENT OF NATIONAL 1928 Aug. 16 (272) Aug. 17 (277) Aug. 17 (77) Aug. 18 (248) Aug. 18 (283) Aug. 20 (85) To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to arrange with Minister of Afghanistan at Paris to deliver to him for transmission to his government the note of invitation to adhere, and to intimate to the French that while this procedure is being followed in view of U. S. recognition of Afghanistan, that French Minister at Kabul might be instructed to inform the Government of Afghanistan of the action being taken at Paris in this matter. To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to advise French Foreign Office informally, prior to transmitting note and instructions to diplomatic agent at Tangier with respect to Morocco and as a matter of courtesy, of U. S. Government's intention to invite Morocco to adhere. From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) Information that Primo de Rivera's communication to the press (text printed) indicates his acceptance of situation in regard to nonparticipation of Spain as an original signatory; intention to await Primo's arrival in San Sebastian before urging Spain's prompt adherence. From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Report that Foreign Office is gravely concerned over U. S. intention with regard to Morocco expressed in telegram No. 277 of August 17; probability that Briand could never give his consent to this step. To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Information that Department thought that France would not have any objection to Morocco's adherence; instructions, however, that as objection does exist, to inform Foreign Office that Department does not desire to press the matter further at this time. From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Personal communication from Prime Minister Mussolini (excerpt printed), stating that because of numerous engagements it will be impossible for Grandi to absent himself from the Ministry, and that the Italian Ambassador at Paris has been given full royal powers to sign for Italy. 150 150 151 152 152 152 Aug. 26 From President Coolidge to President Doumergue (tel.) 153 Aug. 27 Treaty Between the United States and Other Powers 153 For the renunciation of war as an instrument of national policy. (Bracketed note: List of adhering and non-adhering States, with the respective dates.) Aug. 27 From President Doumergue to President Coolidge (tel.) 157 Appreciation for congratulatory telegram; conveyance of thanks of the civilized world. |