851.20/57: Telegram
The Consul General in Martinique (Malige) to the Secretary of State
[Received 9:02 p.m.]
203. Department’s No. 115, May 31. From Reber. In conversation with Robert today I explained the Department’s position as set forth in telegram under reference. He appreciates necessity for early conclusion of negotiations and since arrival of preliminary instructions embodied in his “provisional reply” has continued to press [Page 639] Vichy for a definite answer as well as authority for early departure Sagittaire. He has been informed answer will be sent as soon as Laval returns to Vichy tomorrow.
I have sent Atherton by airmail this morning a copy of Robert’s memo1 together with comments. Admiral Hoover has also been furnished copies. [Reber.]