740.0011 European War 1939/6139: Telegram
The Minister in Egypt (Fish) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 18—4:30 a.m.]
252. The Legation’s telegram No. 246, October 15, 6 p.m. I am confidentially informed that in an audience with the King on October 15 Eden outlined British policy in respect of Egypt and particularly stressed that further obstructionist tactics on the part of the Palace could not be tolerated at a time when such vital issues were at stake.
The King is said to have received Eden’s admonition in good part. In this connection please see the Legation’s telegrams 178, August 17 [18] and 225, October 5.16
The ban on mention by the press of Eden’s presence here was removed yesterday.
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