383.1124/4
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Egypt (Fish)
Sir: The Department has received your despatch no. 1837 of September 27, 1939, enclosing a copy of a circular note addressed to you by the Egyptian Minister for Foreign Affairs containing the latter’s interpretation of the provisions relating to deportation contained in the international convention regarding the abolition of the capitulations in Egypt.
While the Department is unable to admit the validity of the interpretation of the Egyptian Government’s Declaration regarding the expulsion of foreigners from Egypt, which is contained in the Circular Note, particularly paragraphs 1 and 2 thereof, the Department desires to obtain further information for its consideration in formulating instructions to the Legation on the subject. You are accordingly requested to ascertain and report the views of your interested colleagues [Page 506] respecting the Circular Note and whether they have taken, or have instructions to take, any action in regard to it. The Department also desires to be acquainted with your opinion concerning the validity of the interpretation set forth in the Circular Note under reference.
Very truly yours,