367N.11/73a: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Bingham)

184. The Consul General at Jerusalem, in reporting on the Palestine disturbances, states that he has identified to the local government the quarters occupied by 1100 American nationals and has requested adequate protection for them. He emphasizes that the local authorities have given notably prompt attention to his requests for protection of American nationals and property.

Please express to the Foreign Office the Department’s appreciation for the cooperative attitude of the Palestine authorities in this matter. Unless you perceive some objection also state that in view of the large number of American nationals in Palestine and the extent of American interests there, the Department would be gratified to receive from time to time such information as may appropriately be furnished concerning current developments in that country, with particular reference to the safety and protection of American nationals.

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