890G.24/58: Telegram

The Minister Resident in Iraq ( Wilson ) to the Secretary of State

240. Reference my No. 226, October 8, 1 p.m. Department may defer for the present sending wording of draft agreement mentioned in that message. With the approaching November opening of Parliament the situation gives promise of changing. Further discussions with British financial adviser indicate a possibility that Iraqi Government may undertake to pass legislation without further action by us. Nuri Pasha has been in Egypt for past week but returns in next few days. Will keep you advised of developments.

Wilson