File No. 861.00/918

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

[Telegram]

451. A Finnish commission is to arrive here to-day for the purpose of requesting recognition by the Norwegian Government of Finnish independence. Minister for Foreign Affairs informed me [Page 741] this morning that independence of Finland would undoubtedly be recognized by Norway.

The press reports that one or more members of the commission will proceed from here to the United States.

Schmedeman