711.62119/29: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Commissioner at Berlin (Dresel)
1361. Your 656, August 10, noon.
To meet Rosen’s wishes I am willing to have clause proposed in Department’s 1350, August 8, 6 p.m. inserted at end of Article I instead of after sub-paragraph 1 of Article II, eliminating words “mentioned in this paragraph.” While this course is preferred, I am willing to take other alternative by substituting word “are” for word “embrace” in subdivision 1 of Article II, provided the matter is closed promptly upon this basis. In case latter alternative is adopted, clause proposed in Department’s 1350 should remain in subparagraph 1 of Article II.
Your 657, August 10, 3 p.m. Congress alone can determine disposition of property held by Alien Property Custodian. It is not [Page 17] practicable for President to deal with the matter. It should be clearly understood that opposition to Treaty or delay in connection with its signing and ratification by Germany cannot in any possible contingency be helpful to Germany.