File No. 763.72119/956

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Switzerland ( Wilson)

[Telegram]

1170. Please state orally to McNally but do not give him a copy of following:

Referring to his telegram November 23.1 For your information. The Department is not prepared to authorize a representative to confer or exchange ideas as a basis for the discussion of a general peace without the full knowledge and agreement of the co-belligerents of this Government since such peace would affect their interests. Should the German Government desire to transmit peace terms through a duly accredited agent this Government is always ready to receive them, but McNally is not authorized to receive any such message or discuss the matter with anyone.

Lansing
  1. Ante, p. 318.