File No. 860d.00/9
The Minister in Sweden (Morris) to the Secretary of State
[Received 11.54 p.m.]
1410. Regarding the rumor that Sweden might assist to restore order in Finland, the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs has given me as his personal opinion that the Socialist Party in Sweden would not be in favor of such action and that nothing would probably be done as Sweden’s assisting Finland would be looked upon as a dangerous enterprise. British Minister, however, informs me that he has telegraphed to his Government recommending that Sweden be encouraged to help Finland if necessary as he fears that if Sweden refuses the Finnish government will appeal to Germany.