890D.01/5–3045: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister to Syria and Lebanon ( Wadsworth )
Washington
, May 30,
1945—7 p.m.
161. Please inform Jamil Mardam Bey that the President has received his telegram of May 23 and wishes to assure him that this Government, which deplores the loss of life that has occurred in Syria, is deeply concerned at what is taking place in Syria and Lebanon and is employing every means to assist in finding a peaceful solution and preventing further bloodshed and disorder. Consultations with all parties involved are proceeding actively.
Grew