My telegram 126.¹ I know how to answer all this by pointing out, among other things, that German Representative here attended inauguration of President 1941 on invitation of Secretary of State after Poland, Denmark, Norway, Luxembourg, Holland, Belgium, France had been overrun, but I am not sure it is wise to have controversy at the present moment and think that I should wait a few days, subject to your opinion.

Among general public, incident has attracted more attention than anything else arising from our neutrality. There is considerable adverse criticism among Irish and some defenders. The President of American-Irish Historical Society was asked to call meeting to condemn action of Taoiseach but request was refused.