883.05/162: Telegram
The Ambassador in Great Britain (Davis) to the Secretary of State
London, June 3,
1920—5 p.m.
[Received 7:46 p.m.]
[Received 7:46 p.m.]
887. My 862, May 28, 5 p.m. Permanent Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs has suggested unofficially that negotiations be conducted in London regarding the judicial reforms which it is proposed to introduce in Egypt on the expiration October 31st next of the [Page 218] present mandate of the existing Mixed Courts. Lord Hardinge states that official note of confirmation will follow shortly. Please instruct whether Department acquiesces in principle in this proposal.
Davis