Office of the Historian

124.842/142: Telegram

The Chargé in Italy (Kirk) to the Secretary of State

Rome, July 25, 1936—2 p.m.
[Received July 25—9:45 a.m.]

290. Department’s 93, July 24, 4 p.m. I have just called at the Foreign Office and requested a clarification of Graziani’s decree of July 21. I was informed that an inquiry would be immediately addressed to the Ministry of Colonies and that a reply might be expected within 2 or 3 days.

The British Embassy here has been notified of this decree but as yet has received no instructions from London.

Kirk