700.00(S)/5–2952: Circular airgram
The Acting Secretary of State to Certain Diplomatic Offices1
Ref:
- 397 to Tangier, May 27.2
US Views on Administration of Tangier
In connection with the various suggestions that have been made for changes in the Tangier administration, as a result of the Spanish démarche on the subject, we have informed Legation Tangier that we concur in general with its tentative program and statement of US objectives. These were to preserve the international character of Tangier and increase its efficiency, and to make concessions to the Spanish desire for increased participation in the administration, compatible with this aim. We have added “to maintain and strengthen the present position of the US”. Because of increased US interests and installations in Tangier, we believe that the time is propitious for us to attempt to obtain representation in the Legislative Assembly on an equal footing with the UK, France, and Spain. We also favor the reform and enlargement of the Mixed Tribunal, and are prepared to give serious consideration to the appointment of an American judge to this body, fol decision ICJ case.
- This telegram was specifically sent to Brussels, The Hague, and Moscow; it was marked “Special State Distribution”.↩
- Not printed; it commented upon the proposals of the Legation at Tangier as indicated in telegram 378 of May 15, 1952, not printed, and called for establishment of a new intelligence service, four representatives in the Legislative Assembly including the Vice President, and a seat on the Mixed Tribunal. (771.00/5–1552)↩