840.1115A/871: Telegram
The Chargé in Egypt (Hare) to the Secretary of State
Cairo, June
12, 1940—6 p.m.
[Received June 12—3:51 p.m.]
[Received June 12—3:51 p.m.]
102. Excalibur is now in Alexandria.
- (1)
- Assuming vessel returns via Mediterranean should warning be given in accordance with paragraph No. 2, Department’s telegram No. 37, May 16, to Ankara.
- (2)
- If vessel proceeds via Red Sea should similar warning be given.
- (3)
- If Department’s authorization is required for validation of passports of persons desiring to proceed to the United States through the new combat zone as implied by Department’s 27, March 25, to Bern, blanket authorization is requested covering passengers sailing from Egypt on Excalibur.
Hare