867N.01/9–544: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Iraq (Henderson)
163. ReLegs 201, September 5, 7 p.m. It is likely that the Foreign Minister referred to a memorandum which was reported in the press to have been submitted to the Dumbarton Oaks Conference on August 25 by the new Zionist organization of America (Revisionists). There is no record, however, of the receipt of such a memorandum nor is there any indication that any statement was submitted by the regular Zionist organization.
Department has not been approached by Iraqi Legation in this regard. You may, if you deem it desirable, inform the Foreign Minister of the foregoing, and you should in this connection point out that in any event the informal conversations being held at Dumbarton Oaks are concerned entirely with the principles of a general international organization, and no questions of a territorial character are being considered. You may also in your discretion convey to the Foreign Minister the Department’s appreciation for the policy of restraint mentioned in your despatch no. 39913 as well as your telegram under reference.