HSM This telegram must be Paris closely paraphrased before being communi- Dated June 11, 1940 cated to anyone. (D) Rec'd 11:35 a.m. Secretary of State, Washington. RUSH 1149, June 11, (SECTION TWO) Since I was under the illusion that the Red Cross would handle this matter with the urgency and efficiency demanded by the sufferings of the refugees I did not suggest that you ignore the Red Cross and have recourse to the Congress. The ship whose sailing you promised in three days has not yet left the United States. This ship the MCKEES- PORT I am authoritatively informed is the only ship which has been chartered by the Red Cross. There are now six million persons in southwestern France who will die unless American aid for them is organized immediately with the utmost efficiency. RR BULLITT |