771.00/3–1153: Telegram

The Diplomatic Agent at Tangier (Vincent) to the Department of State

confidential

417. Although question United States reservations to Tangier protocol (Legtel 407)1 on agenda committee control meeting March 9 discussion postponed permit representatives consult their governments, French Minister requested views United States Government following questions stressing his government not questioning United States rights Tangier but merely seeking definition United States position.

  • “1. Reservations having been made long after signature what effect do former have on latter?
  • “2. To what extent does restated position on United States Government modify status American representation in body committee control? Is he member ‘ad hoc’ or does he enjoy exactly same rights as his colleagues? Question is important for quorum.
  • “3. What is position regarding right of vote for representatives United States in Assembly?
  • “4. We recognize present status American representation but is it de facto situation not de jure. If other powers decide once more have legations in Tangier Minister of United States will then be only ‘unus inter pares’”.
Vincent
  1. Not printed; it indicated that on Mar. 3 Witman had indicated to the members of the Control Committee the reservations of the United States to the Tangier Protocol. (771.00/3–353) See supra.