File No. 867.48/421
The Chargé in Turkey (Philip) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 13, 11 p. m.]
2078. My 2029, August 12, noon.1 The Sublime Porte informs me it has no objection to distribution of relief to the indigent in Syria through representatives of the Red Crescent and the American Red Cross of Beirut. Unless you have reason to believe that other means of early distribution may be counted on, I think that the plan I have suggested may prove the most effective in the circumstances provided details as to adequate supervision of distribution by the American Red Cross representatives at Beirut can be satisfactorily arranged here. I would be glad to know if supplies can be shipped to Beirut for distribution by representatives of Ottoman Red Crescent and American Red Cross conjointly.
My 1987, July 22 [26], 2 p. m.2 Spanish Minister informs me that Minister for Foreign Affairs has promised him that any arrangement effected with the United States regarding distribution of relief supplies in Syria will be made with Spain also.