8I59A.01/6–2144
The Minister in Iceland (Dreyfus) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 28.]
Sir: I have the honor to enclose copies of remarks20 exchanged by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and myself, as Dean of the special representatives, at a dinner given to the President by the Icelandic Government at the Hotel Borg.
[Page 995]Several times during the celebration of June 17 high officials, including the Foreign Minister, mentioned to me and members of the Legation staff their appreciation of the part played by the United States in leading the way in the appointment of special diplomatic representatives. The Department’s initiative in this regard has produced very fruitful results.
Vilhjalmur Thor is a great friend of the United States and as Foreign Minister is of invaluable assistance in maintaining most satisfactory relations.
With regard to the second paragraph of the Foreign Minister’s remarks, reference is made to my telegram no. 266, June 18.21 As stated therein, the Russian Government is the only Government with a diplomatic representative here which has not publicly expressed good wishes for the Icelandic Republic.
My remarks, which were apparently very well received by the Icelanders, were translated into Icelandic, and were broadcast from the dining hall during the dinner.
Respectfully yours,