867N.01/2254: Telegram
The Minister in Egypt (Kirk) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 11—4:19 p.m.]
593. Following is pertinent portion of letter received today from Egyptian Prime Minister.70
“The papers of this morning published a Reuters despatch dated March 10 of which I enclose a copy. Given the importance of the questions for Palestine and all the Arab world, I request your Excellency to be so good as to advise me regarding the facts of the matter.”
Enclosure was copy of Reuters despatch referred to in my 585, March 11, 7 [8] a.m.71
In acknowledging the receipt of the letter I stated that inquiry had been transmitted to my Government and accordingly I request instructions as soon as possible.
Strong reaction is appearing in local press which is being telegraphed.
Repeated to Jerusalem.