890F.51A/6: Telegram
The Minister Resident in Saudi Arabia (Moose) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 28—9:44 a.m.]
123. Authorization to mention advisers contained in Department’s 69, April 25, 8 p.m. received after my return to Jidda. Substance of Department’s message will be conveyed to King at first favorable opportunity.
Suggestion of military adviser would be presented under more favorable circumstances if Department authorized me to say that President is ready to appoint adviser should King so desire.
Colonel Eddy arrived at King’s camp; he is probably in Riyadh today and intends to reach Baghdad May 5 after visiting Dhahran; he is ready to return to Riyadh any time needed there.