883.0513/191: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Egypt (Fish)
3. Your 1, January 4, 10 a.m.20 With the approval of the President the Department is now prepared to submit the name of Benjamin Howe Conner as a candidate for the American judgeship on the Mixed Court at Cairo caused by the resignation of Judge Crabitès. It is hoped that within a few days it will be possible to furnish an additional name or names.21 In view of the pressing requests of the Judicial Adviser, however, you may consider it desirable to submit Conner’s name at once and you are authorized to do so in your discretion.
Conner was born at Connersville, Kentucky, in 1878 and has practiced law in Paris since 1908 with the exception of 2 years, 1917–1918, when he served in the American Army. He has had his own law firm in Paris since 1919. His address there is 5 Avenue de l’Opéra.