367.1164 Brusa School Trial/9: Telegram

The Ambassador in Turkey (Grew) to the Secretary of State

14. My 12, February 3, 1 p.m. Returned today from Angora where I discussed Brusa school incident with Minister for Foreign Affairs. He authorizes me to inform Department that Brusa case is a sporadic incident which in no way compromises other American educational institutions and that after a reasonable lapse of time the Government will examine with good will the question of reopening of school at Brusa. He has already taken steps to control hostile attitude of Turkish press and has no objection to Department giving foregoing statements to American press if they will be helpful to Turkish-American relations.

[Paraphrase.] … Naturally, I advanced all possible arguments against any prosecution at all, apparently with no effect. Yet I am hopeful the result may be mitigated by my representations regarding a formidable reaction. I have the impression that the Government intends proceeding with a technical prosecution, thus fully satisfying public opinion, especially in Brusa. [End paraphrase.]

Grew