Statement
Title
Statement
Creator
Swope, Herbert Bayard, 1882-1958
Identifier
WWP15692
Date
1919 March 16
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
(Via Navy Wireless March Sixteenth)
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From Swope: Note following statement directly authorized to lead Tuchys Pichon story filed earlier or to be used separately if this received first. End note paragraph Pichons statement made directly American correspondents today that its not possible to incorporate League Nations in German Peace Treaty given outright denial by American mission Sevening. Im authorized to assert that American plan of including League in German terms remains unchanged and that French Foreign Minister is in error if he regards project a as having been abandoned. Amazement expressed that Pichon should have permitted himself quotation on subject in view of announcement made yesterday upon Wilsons personal authorization that not only would League be made part of compact but obligation to do so had been imposed by Plenary Conference in resolutions adopted January twentyfifth. Those familiar with inner workings of situation here puzzled by seeming dissonance of certain French officials to accepted position. They fear recrudescence of condition of gossip and rumor of innuendo and insinuation that once before called out sharp warning from American and British delegations. There are those who think Republican and other opposition to League of Nations are extending activities to Paris and seeking to use highly placed officials to carry out their purposes. Pichons attitude all more surprising in view fact French papers carried fully smonringPresidentsprnouncement on subject. While nothing serious will result from seeming dissension it can be said twill not be permitted to pass without rebuke. In spite of artificial obstacle thrown in path theres no doubt that Wilsons programme will be executed and League written into German treaty. Swope
world new york
World Park Row NewYork Stop
From Swope: Note following statement directly authorized to lead Tuchys Pichon story filed earlier or to be used separately if this received first. End note paragraph Pichons statement made directly American correspondents today that its not possible to incorporate League Nations in German Peace Treaty given outright denial by American mission Sevening. Im authorized to assert that American plan of including League in German terms remains unchanged and that French Foreign Minister is in error if he regards project a as having been abandoned. Amazement expressed that Pichon should have permitted himself quotation on subject in view of announcement made yesterday upon Wilsons personal authorization that not only would League be made part of compact but obligation to do so had been imposed by Plenary Conference in resolutions adopted January twentyfifth. Those familiar with inner workings of situation here puzzled by seeming dissonance of certain French officials to accepted position. They fear recrudescence of condition of gossip and rumor of innuendo and insinuation that once before called out sharp warning from American and British delegations. There are those who think Republican and other opposition to League of Nations are extending activities to Paris and seeking to use highly placed officials to carry out their purposes. Pichons attitude all more surprising in view fact French papers carried fully smonringPresidentsprnouncement on subject. While nothing serious will result from seeming dissension it can be said twill not be permitted to pass without rebuke. In spite of artificial obstacle thrown in path theres no doubt that Wilsons programme will be executed and League written into German treaty. Swope
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Collection
Citation
Swope, Herbert Bayard, 1882-1958, “Statement,” 1919 March 16, WWP15692, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.