740.00119 European War 1939/792: Telegram
The Minister in Egypt (Kirk) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6:50 p.m.]
944. My 940, July 12, noon.30 The Legation is advised that the terms of an armistice in Syria were initialled last night by Generals Wilson and Verdillac and submitted here for approval. The terms were found acceptable in general but it was decided that changes were necessary in respect to certain points particularly the following.
- 1.
- General Wilson should sign for the Allied Forces (thus acting on behalf of both the Free French and British) rather than for the British Government as specified in the initialled draft.
- 2.
- Full opportunity should be allowed for Vichy forces desiring to do so to join the Free French.
- 3.
- Provision should be made for the departure from Syria of undesirable French civilians.
It is understood that orders have been sent to General Wilson directing that appropriate rectification be made in the terms in respect to these and certain other points and that failing agreement he should signify his intention of renewing hostilities tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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