867N.01/8–1546: Telegram
The Chargé in Egypt (Patterson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 3:46 p.m.]
1383. Conference Arab Foreign Ministers Alexandria which ends tonight after official dinner by Egyptian Foreign Minister has run true to expectations. Official communiqué after three sessions stressed complete unity adoption of decision supporting Palestine Arab aspirations, acceptance invitation London conference where Arab position will be governed by Bludan decisions and coordination of Arab policy to [at?] UN in accordance with interest of Arab states lasting peace and humane collaboration between nations. Election chairman Arab delegation to London apparently postponed.
Informal talks with various Ministers indicate that while they completely reject partition in any form and reflect resentment of American participation in Palestine problem they also face future with misgivings and without apparent program other than submission of Palestine to UN should London conference break down as they anticipate it will. Arab Higher Committee members called before Ministers said to be dissatisfied with policies adopted by conference on which Azzam Pasha and Lutfi el-Sayed,45 who presided, had restraining influence. Committee reported contemplating direct appeal to populace each Arab country. Local Arab press criticism of Arab League as “do nothing” organization has increased. Jamali46 and Faisal while deploring violence agree that something drastic must be done to save Palestine.
Repeated to London. Copies to Arab capitals.