in Berne, for distribution in Polish cities, milk for babies and young children.

1917

bassador

milk for babies in Poland but no general relief. mittances permitted.

1487

From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.): Whitehouse to Castle

To the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.); from Red Cross To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.)

From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.)

To the Polish Victims' Relief Fund; mutatis mutandis, to Amer. Express Co. and Richard & Co. To the Ambassador in France (tel.): to Dresel

To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.)

From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.)

From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.): Dresel to Red Cross

To the Polish Victims' Relief Fund; mutatis mutandis, to Amer. Express Co. and Richard & Co.

Certain re

Appeal of Polish Committee, Vevey, to relieve desperate situation in Poland. Cash remittances recommended. Ready to send $100,000 for purchases in Switzerland for relief of children in Poland. Germany disposed to facilitate distribution of relief to Jews in occupied territory through Netherland representatives. Germany has no objection to $40,000 being paid Mr. Nathanson through Dutch Consul at Warsaw. Transmission of drafts, etc., prohibited by Enemy Trading Act, until licenses can be granted by W.T.B.

American Red Cross inquires British attitude toward proposed relief of Polish children. Inquiry whether Germany has agreed to let Dutch Consul distribute U.S. funds in general or only in case of $40,000. Sending of $40,000 to Warsaw was test case; similar privilege now understood to cover all occupied territory. Purchase in Switzerland of supplies for Poland impracticable. British favor transfer of funds for local purchases. Licenses to send drafts, etc., abroad should now be obtained from W.T.B.

Nov. 6, 1917

From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.)

To the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.): Red Cross to Dresel

To the American Red Cross

British method of transmitting funds to British or Allied nationals in enemy-occupied districts of Russian Poland. Donations of cash available for immediate relief in Poland conditional on proper guaranty from Germany. Inclination to agree with British in regard to sending milk to Poland. Relief for Poland from standpoint of expediency and policy. Request for report on conference, Nov. 6, at Foreign Office on relief for enemy and enemy-occupied territory. Report and tentative plans of conference of Nov. 6 regarding relief to enemy-occupied territory.

U.S. decision to limit remittances and to control distribution in Poland. Authorization for use of certain

funds for immediate relief in Poland through Netherland Consul, Warsaw. German guaranty secured. Transmission of funds urged for relief of Polish children.

Instructions for putting relief work in Poland into effect. British inquiry as to U.S. position regarding remittances to enemy and enemy-occupied territory.

U.S. policy as regards remittances to enemy and enemyoccupied territory. Remittances to enemy or enemy-occupied territory must be authorized by W.T.B. and forwarded through diplomatic channels. British inquiry as to U.S. methods of forwarding remittances, for purpose of coordination.

relief sent certain territories occupied by the enemy. Limitation recommended and opinion requested.

No.

Date

From and to whom

Subject

Amount of relief remittances authorized by the President for portions of Poland and Turkey not under British occupation.

Relief remittances permitted to Poland, to be supplemented by clothing from neighboring neutral countries; German guaranties to be obtained.

Views requested regarding relief for Lithuania and other occupied portions of Russia from political standpoint.

Relief to portions of Russia under German occupation is contrary to Allied interests and beneficial to German control.

Relief sent to enemy-occupied Russia will not benefit Allies, but, withheld, will increase ill-feeling against Germany. Recommendations for further relief in Poland.

From Embassy

May 23]

June 3

To the Joint Distribution Committee

Clothing cannot be bought in neighboring neutral countries for shipment to Poland. All receipt forms for U.S. relief money must indicate that such money comes from the United States. Further Lithuanian relief from America inadvisable. Reasons. Y.M.C.A. aiding in exchange of Russian prisoners. Large quantities condensed milk available for distribution to children in Poland. Polish National Committee has requested of Great Britain facilities for monthly shipments of milk to Poland; British inquire U.S. views. Milk for Poland conditional upon Swiss supervision, German guaranties, and destruction of containers.

Swiss cooperation in delivering milk to Poland; difficulty of destroying tin containers.