868.001 C 76/24: Telegram

The Ambassador in Great Britain (Davis) to the Acting Secretary of State

[Paraphrase]

71. I have obtained information that the British Government has not yet been asked by the Greek Government to recognize Constantine. Such request would be refused at present owing to the attitude [Page 146] both of the French Government and of the British public. The British Government is aware, however, that eventually they must recognize Constantine if they are to accomplish their policy of strengthening Greece. They may be compelled, indeed, to accept revision of the Sevres Treaty in order to maintain cooperation with France and Italy. But for the sake of Greece they will strongly oppose revision, which is one of the principal questions to come before the conference about to meet in Paris. It is expected that very soon thereafter the British Government will be asked and will consent to recognize Constantine.

Davis