867N.01/12–745: Telegram

The Chargé in Saudi Arabia (Sands) to the Secretary of State

404. In audience for entire Diplomatic Corps Thursday King Abdul Aziz said he wished it clearly understood that his moderation on Palestine question was due entirely to his disinclination for a misunderstanding with America and Britain and not to fear of Jews or Change in categorical attitude.

Sent Dept as 404, repeated Cairo for Eddy as 281.

Sands