Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The Near East and Africa, Volume VIII

868.01/9–2745: Telegram

The Ambassador in Greece (MacVeagh) to the Secretary of State

Athens, September 27, 1945—12 a.m.
[Received September 27—11:14 a.m.]

1085. Winant’s telegram September 19, repeated here as No. 56. Both Regent and British colleague have confirmed London FonOff information that in Regent’s last conversation with King latter “accepted” idea of priority of elections in view Allied statement (urtel 1002, September 24³¹). Leeper added statement came as complete surprise to King. I asked Regent if he thinks King will now urge his supporters here collaborate other parties over elections and he said would be desirable but considers doubtful.

MacVeagh

31. Telegram 1002 not printed; for the statement of September 19, see telegram 9644, September 19, from London, p. 158.