867n.404Wailing Wall/22: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Consul General at Jerusalem ( Knabenshue )
[Paraphrase]
Washington
, August 25,
1929—3 p.m.
Your August 24, 7 p.m., was received last night at 10:52 o’clock. It should be emphasized by you with the competent British authorities that they are responsible for protecting American lives and property in Palestine.
Carr