701.6511/818: Telegram
The Chargé in Italy (Kirk) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 20—8:30 a.m.]
221. My 217, June 18, 7 p.m., and Department’s 70, June 19, 3 p.m. I understand from Foreign Office that the Italian Government will accept letters of credence addressed to the “King of Italy” but proposes to add the title “Emperor of Ethiopia” in the credentials of Italian representatives. This latter formula it is said has been accepted by the Polish and Soviet Governments in the case of the credentials of the new Italian Ambassadors to those countries. I have been in constant communication with the Foreign Office in regard to this matter and have an appointment there this afternoon when I expect to receive a definite statement.