867N.55/190: Telegram
The Consul at Jerusalem (Steger) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 10—9:45 a.m.]
With reference to Consulate’s telegram June 3, 4 p.m., and despatch No. 978, June 26,14 I have been requested by Greek owners of SS Liesel, which is of Panamanian registry, to discharge the master who is now in prison and to appoint new master named by owners. Vessel is now sequestered as security for fine of 100,000 pounds, and pending appeal to be lodged tomorrow by Palestine Government demanding forfeiture of vessel. Crown counsel informs me he has every expectation of winning appeal. I am therefore, unless Department perceives objection thereto, deferring compliance with owners’ request pending issue of appeal.
- Despatch not printed.↩