867N.01/8–345: Telegram
Mr. Alexander G. Kirk, United States Political Adviser to the Supreme Allied Commander, Mediterranean Theater,11a to the Secretary of State
[Received 4:48 p.m.]
3170. British Commanding General Palestine has been informed by Palestine Government that no Jewish immigrants can be accepted during August. Approved quota for month filling up already and further group from Europe cannot be taken. If not exceeding 1500 party can be taken in Sept but Commanding General Palestine must be notified immediately so acceptances from other places can be withheld.
[Page 720]Returning bona fide residents and Palestine nationals can be accepted any month. Visas authorized for returning residents have letter G at end of visa authority number; immigrants, authority numbers end CLS ORD. Any doubtful cases of alleged Palestine nationals or residents should be referred to British authorities Palestine without delay, and persons concerned not allowed to proceed until bona fides confirmed. Commanding General Palestine requests previous advice on numbers and arrival dates of nationals and residents.
- Mr. Kirk was also Ambassador in Italy.↩