875.01/261: Telegram

The Minister in Albania (Grant-Smith) to the Secretary of State

6. Referring to your January 23 [22], 1 [3] p.m., number 3. Assembly gave vote of confidence 19th. Only British, Greek and Bulgarian representatives having [have] replied to formal notification. French colleague requesting instructions. Italian Minister left on extended leave of absence 18th. Republic proclaimed 21st. All but American representative sent acknowledgment in reply to official notification. Italian Chargé d’Affaires asserts his was noncommittal. Ahmet Bey down with influenza. Will [omission] additional assurances as soon as possible. Copy to European Information Center.

Grant-Smith