859A.20/203: Telegram

The Chargé in Iceland (Warner) to the Secretary of State

350. Department’s 134, May 14, 11 p.m.12 Final Icelandic text of the proclamation to be issued by the Commanding General in case it becomes necessary for him to exercise full military control by reason of an imminent serious attack and final text of an appeal by the Prime Minister to the Icelandic people in such an event have both now been printed secretly by the Icelandic Government. One hundred fifty copies of each were delivered this morning to General Bonesteel for use in case he should find it necessary to publish the documents Final texts approved by the Prime Minister, MacVeagah and General Bonesteel vary only in several minor details from drafts furnished by War Department.

Air mail despatch follows.

Warner
  1. Not printed.