765.75/451a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Italy (Phillips)
Washington, April 7, 1939—2
p.m.
27. Please telegraph as soon as possible the tenor of Italian Government’s explanation or attempted justification for invasion of Albania, notably any pertinent provisions of secret treaties or agreements that may be invoked.
During these next critical days I hope you will report in detail not only all facts which come to your attention but your personal analysis of the situation.
Hull