868.00/10–3145: Telegram
The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 31—10 a.m.]
11380. Embassy has received letter from Foreign Office regarding Allied observers for forthcoming Greek elections. This states that British are in entire agreement with program outlined in Embassy’s letter based on Dept’s 9292, October 20; see also Embassy’s 11050, October 22. Letter continues that British regard it as most important that heads of Allied Missions should proceed to Greece as soon as possible to examine on spot detailed arrangements which must be made.
British still considering appointment of British Mission head and it is hoped that decision will be reached in few days. Letter adds that possibly British will not be able discuss matter with Dr. Grady if he comes here during first days of November and British hope he may agree to postpone journey “for a few days” until British head has been definitely selected.
Sent Department as 11380 repeated Athens as 73.