890D.01/5–3045: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received May 30—3:32 p.m.]
8. Apart from their direct effect on the situation throughout the Near East, the events in Lebanon are seriously disturbing the atmosphere of the Conference. I would suggest, subject to the agreement of the President and yourself, that the President send a direct message to General de Gaulle appealing to him to do everything possible to restore tranquility without delay so that the Levant issue will not impair their forthcoming talks, which would include a discussion of this question. If you consider it would be helpful, I should be glad at the same time to cable personally to Bidault. I should emphasize the detrimental influence of the events in the Levant on the work of the Conference at San Francisco and appeal to him personally to make every effort to alleviate this situation without delay.