867N.01/11–1745: Telegram

The Chargé in Lebanon ( Mattison ) to the Secretary of State

369. President Truman’s statement on Palestine and British Foreign Minister’s statement in Parliament have been greeted with reserve, officials stating that they need time to study proposals. It would seem that cautious attitude arises from desire to await Arab League reaction. However, undercurrent of feeling is against proposal to admit 1500 Jews monthly on the grounds this constitutes violation of White Paper. Review of problem by impartial Anglo-American Commission is not objected to, but any proposals for trusteeship are frowned upon.

Mattison