Cablegram
The White House, Washington,
29 January, 1919.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
Paris.
Notice in morning papers discussion with reference to disposition of German colonies. Call your attention to speech of British Premier delivered in January as follows: Quote with regard to German colonies, I have repeatedly declared that they are held at the disposal of a conference whose decision must have primary regard to the wishes of the native inhabitants. The general principle of national self-determination therefore is applicable in their cases as in those of the occupied European territories End quote. I believe that Balfour made a similar statement.
TUMULTY.
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Cablegram—Paris.
Received at White House, Washington,
March 15, 1919.
President's Residence, Paris
TUMULTY,
White House, Washington.
The Plenary Council has positively decided that the League of Nations is to be part of the Peace Treaty. There is absolutely no truth in report to the contrary.