740.0011 European War 1930/12852: Telegram
The Minister in Egypt ( Kirk ) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 7—3:50 a.m.]
877. My 885 [858], July 2, 10 a.m. The Legation is confidentially advised that following a conference of British Embassy and British military representatives yesterday it was decided to suggest to London that no action be taken to meet Egyptian [apparent omission] in respect to the declaration of Cairo or other places in Egypt as open [cities?]. It is understood that this recommendation was made in the thought that any concession of the sort would merely constitute an opening wedge for more extensive demands. According to the same source the British Ambassador has strongly advised the Egyptian Prime Minister to discontinue further [apparent omission] in the matter.