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Emily Greene Balch to Jane Addams, October 29, 1921

Balch writes Addams regarding forgiveness for Austrian war debts.

Balch asks the New York Times to support efforts to have the United States postpone Austrian war debts until the country is back on its feet.

Balch updates Addams on her plans and the question of Austrian credit for war debts.

Balch drafts a Women's International League for Peace and Freedom message about war debts and reparations for the Genoa Conference.

A draft of a statement to be sent to the Genoa Economic and Finance Conference about how to avoid another world war and start European recovery.

Balch proposes that the United States loan France funds funds on the provision that it give up its occupation of the Rhineland.

Balch tells Hughes the circumstance of her making an erroneous statement about Austrian war debts.

Addams reports that she was not able to meet with government officials and that she will not intervene in reparations discussions.

Fox reports that President Coolidge does not wish to participate in a pact with France to outlaw war.