883.0513/179: Telegram
The Chargé in Egypt (Childs) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 21—10:30 a.m.]
65. Legation’s telegram No. 58, October 19, 1 p.m. Ministry of Justice informs the Legation that the Egyptian Government desires to receive at earliest possible date nominations for an American judge on the Mixed Court to replace Crabitès. Urgency due to the desire of Egyptian Government to conclude appointment before the matter [Page 19] of the future of the Mixed Court is taken up and also to the need of the courts for an additional judge to relieve the pressure of current work.
From authoritative informal information I understand there will be no difficulty in our obtaining a fifth seat incident to the reorganization of the Mixed Courts and the expected creation of seven new seats, including three new counsellors who will in all probability be promoted from the ranks of existing judges.
In view of this I urge that nominations for the Crabitès vacancy be made as soon as possible.