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UNCORRECTED GALLEY PROOF
3. Creation of a Commission to Study the Procedure for the Dismember-
ment of Germany.
MR. MOLOTOV suggested that such a commission be set up in London
consisting of Messrs. Eden, Winant and Gusev.
MR. STETTINIUS stated that he felt the creation of this commission
was a most important matter. If this question were not referred to
the EAC the prestige of that body would surely be diminished. He,
therefore, thought that the question of taking away this work from
the EAC should be carefully considered.
MR. EDEN pointed out that if the dismemberment of Germany
were included in the EAC the French would participate in this work.
MR. STETTINIUS stated that it was entirely agreeable to have these
studies carried on in London and to appoint Mr. Winant as the Amer-
ican representative.
MR. MOLOTOV stated that the subject under discussion was the
study of procedure for dismembering Germany and not the actual
dismemberment or detail thereof. Therefore, it could be assigned to
a special committee. Later, perhaps, it might be handed over to the
EAC.
MR. EDEN remarked that he thought that the body handling this
question should go further than merely studying questions of proce-
dure. He stated that he wished to make a few remarks on the terms
of reference of that body. On the assumption that Germany was to
be broken up into individual states, that body, he believed, should
examine when this separation should take place; should look into
boundary questions and measures needed to insure the proper func-
tioning and survival of the new states. What relations should be
permitted between them and foreign powers should also be studied.
He stated that it might be necessary to request that a report be drawn
up on the practicability of the dismemberment of Germany. He also
questioned whether the commission was to undertake the type of work
referred to in the afore-mentioned terms of reference or merely to
decide how this work was to be done.
MR. MOLOTOV stated that he did not believe that there was any
need for a special commission at this stage and suggested that the
question be studied through diplomatic channels in London. He ex-
pressed doubt that the foreign secretaries had received any directive
to form an actual commission.
MR. EDEN stated that they had not; however they had the power
to make recommendations.
MR. MOLOTOV continued that he was not insisting on a commission.
MR. EDEN stated that he felt worried about the absence of the
French. They were neighbors of Germany and had certain ideas on
control of the Ruhr and Rhine. He felt that it would be a mistake
to keep them out.
MR. MOLOTOV suggested that the question of French participation
be subsequently decided by Messrs. Eden, Winant and Gusev in
London.
Messrs. STETTINIUS and EDEN stated that this would be agreeable.
MR. EDEN stated that in view of his many activities it might be
impossible for him personally to participate in the London discussions.
MR. MOLOTOV stated that he of course had the right to deputize
someone to represent him.
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