793.94/3140: Telegram
The Chargé in France (Shaw) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 9—3:35 p.m.]
868. From Ambassador Dawes: Briand read text of resolution and declaration at this afternoon’s public meeting of the Council.
With the following exceptions the texts as read were the same as those contained in my 857 of December 8, 3 p.m.
- 1.
- Last paragraph of paragraph numbered 5 of the resolution has been
transferred to the declaration and is now the second paragraph under
“paragraph 5” of the declaration. It reads as follows:
“If the undertakings given by the two parties according to the resolution of September 30th have not been carried out by the time of the arrival of the commission the commission should as speedily as possible report to the Council on the situation.”
- 2.
- The words “which remains seized of the matter” have been added in paragraph numbered 6 of the resolution after the word “Council”.
- 3.
- No mention was made of the matter of bandits since the question of whether this should be included in Briand’s declaration or covered by a unilateral Japanese declaration is still under negotiation.
Immediately after Briand had read the text the Japanese representative stated that he had asked for instructions but had as yet no reply. He asked for a delay until tomorrow. It was agreed to hold a public meeting at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon.
If matters go as planned the Council will of course adjourn tomorrow afternoon. Please advise me whether you desire me to remain here after that time. If not I shall leave for London Friday noon. [Dawes.]