The Archive · 1938

Warm Springs, Ga., Nov. 26

PRESIDENT Roosevelt has summoned Mr. ' William Phillips, Ambassador to Italy, to accompany Mr, Hugh R. Wilson, Ambassador to Germany, to Warm Springs Sunday for a conference with the Chief Executive, it was announced today. It was indicated that President Roosevelt plans to consider Italy's treatment of Jews in addition to discussing wi ith Mr, Wilson, the plight of the Jews in the German Reich. The announcement surprised Government officials, as there were no previous indications Mr, Roosevelt would summon Mr, Phillips. They interpreted the move as indicating the Administration is extending its exploration of the {foreign situation.

Meanwhile, President Roosevelt [conferred with Mr. Marriner S. Ecles, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. No comment was made on the meeting, however it is reported the two reviewed general business conditions in the United States—United Press.

Washington, Nov. 26, Diplomatic relations between Germany, on the breaking point because of the recent "recall" of Mr. Hugh R. Wilson, United States Ambassador, are being strained further over the issues of Austria's post-war debts to the United States and the Reich's U.S. Embargo on Japan May Be Set Up Washington, Nov. 22, A revision of the US. neutrality policy. was indicated here today tu the opinion of pplitieal observers who called attention to widespread activity oMelal and private evees directs It was believed that a revision of the basic US. Neutrality Act will be sought during the next session of anti-Semitic measures.

Mr. Sumner Welles, Under-secretary of State, announced today that Mr. Wilson, following a conference with President Roosevelt at Warm Springs, will return to Washington to give the [State Department detailed advice and Information on German affairs, indicating that Mr. Wilson will not return to Berlin unless relations show a decided improvement, Diplomatic circles said that the situation has developed to a point which can be termed as a "personal show-down" between President Roosevelt and Herr Adolf Hitler. Informed observers do not believe Dr. Hans Dieckhoff, German Ambassador to the United Siates, will return until Mr. Wilson or a new Ambassador take up the American post at Berlin.

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