883.05/160: Telegram
The Chargé in Egypt (De Billier) to the Secretary of State
[Received 5:55 p.m.]
44. Department’s May 7, 5 p.m. The Minister for Foreign Affairs taking note of the Government’s desire that Judge Crabitès [Page 217] be appointed to the Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Tuck, which takes effect November 1st states, first that it views the transfer of judges from one court to another as a matter concerning the Egyptian Government only and second that the Government’s desire in the matter has been telegraphed to London to which place practically all questions relating to the Mixed Courts have now been referred. The Minister for Foreign Affairs says also that it will be very glad to receive nominations for the coming vacancy in the American representation in the Mixed Courts. My conclusion is that the Ministry is unwilling to commit itself on this and related questions, the whole matter having been shifted to London.