875.01/265: Telegram
The Minister in Albania (Grant-Smith) to the Secretary of State
[Received January 30—10:29 a.m.]
8. My 6, January 25, 9 a.m. In response to informal written inquiry Ahmet Bey replies that in order to prove the falsity of the charge brought against him in connection with the murders every possible measure has been already taken for the arrest, exemplary punishment of those responsible and he is confident that the results will be positive.
The Italian Chargé d’Affaires in pursuance of instructions has replied to the notification of the vote of confidence formally but without enthusiasm. Mussolini did likewise to second telegram from Ahmet Bey announcing the Republic. In view of the purport of the Prince’s note mentioned above nothing would presumably be gained by our longer deferring recognition. Copy to European Information Center.