890E.01/9–1644: Telegram
The Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Beirut (Wadsworth) to the Secretary of State
Beirut, September 16, 1944—7 p.m.
[Received September 16—2:30 p.m.]
[Received September 16—2:30 p.m.]
191. Legtel 190, September 15, 6 p.m. Foreign Minister informed me that at meeting of Lebanese Cabinet last evening decision was taken to refuse to enter into any treaty negotiations with the French. He understood that Syrian Cabinet was to meet today to take similar decision.
Spears has just sent me word that Lebanese decision has been formally communicated to him.
Repeated to Caserta.
Wadsworth