883.0513/173: Telegram
The Chargé in Egypt (Hall) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 25—9:23 a.m.]
53. Department’s telegram No. 25, July 9, 5 p.m. Judge Booth called at the Legation today and stated that the Minister of Justice is strongly opposed to requesting from the United States a list of candidates for vacancy in Mixed Courts and also desires to appoint Mr. Hill. I replied in the sense of the Department’s telegram No. 19.
Booth next suggested that he could probably arrange for Egyptian Government to receive a list of nominees provided he was unofficially assured that Hill’s name would be included and especially if the Department would accept his request for such a list in lieu of a formal request through Foreign Office. However, as a last resort and if assured of inclusion of Hill he would endeavor to have a formal request made.
He added that most careful consideration would be given to the qualifications of any other candidates suggested.