467.11 W 89/5: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Special Mission at Lausanne
239. The Department suggests the following categories of claims:
- 1.
- Those which arise from death or personal injuries of American citizens.
- 2.
- Those which arise whether by contract or tort from the loss, use, or damage of property.
- 3.
- Other claims arising from contract or tort for loss or damage to which American citizens, companies, or associations have been subjected in respect to either person or property.
Claims have also been filed against Turkey by several protégés of the United States. These protégés are employes of consular or diplomatic missions. If it were possible it would be desirable to include provision in the claims convention to protect the interests of these protégé claimants. The advisability of raising this question with the Turks is left to your discretion.
[Page 1103]The categories given above are thought to be comprehensive enough to include all claims filed with the Department to date or which will probably be presented against Turkey. They may be used if necessary, but the Department considers it advisable if possible to make the description of claims to be settled by the commission in general terms as you have done in your draft. Difficulties will probably be increased by a discussion of details.