883.00/1173: Telegram

The Chargé in Egypt (Hare) to the Secretary of State

156. Referring to the Department’s telegram No. 61, March 24, 7 p.m., in the absence of the Prime Minister from Cairo I advised the [Page 319] Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs yesterday in the sense of the Department’s telegram. The Under Secretary appeared to be pleased by the message and immediately and in my presence telephoned its substance to the Chief of the Royal Cabinet with favorable comment.

On the return of the Prime Minister the matter will also be taken up with him by the Minister who presents his letter of credence tomorrow.

Hare