Paris Peace Conf. 811.001/69: Telegram
The Ambassador in Italy ( Page ) to the Commission to Negotiate Peace
[Received December 30—3 a.m.]
42. Italians request me submit for President’s approval following plan for visit: Leave Paris in the morning arrive Rome the next day spending 2½ days in Rome, 1 day in Naples, 1 day Florence and Bologna, 1 day Venice, 1 day Milan and Turin, thus making 8 days from departure Paris to return Paris. Government desires plan only what meets with approval of the President and any suggestions modifications of above plans will be very much appreciated by Government which is awaiting a reply, before making definite arrangements.
Date of leaving Paris left for President to set. Foreign Office informs me Italian Government will send train to Paris to fetch President and take him everywhere returning him Paris duty [duly?].
Very confidential. Government states that for political reasons if President goes to Naples he will also visit other places named.
Sudden smallpox epidemic reported very bad in Naples but Foreign Office says President will be guest at Royal Palace there and so will not be brought contact any danger.