740.0011 European War 1939/28584: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom ( Winant )
2326. Your 1928, March 19, 4 p.m. Please inform Mr. Eden that the five considerations adopted by the British and ourselves as a basis [Page 326] of propaganda policy with respect to Italy were submitted to the Combined Chiefs of Staff for their consideration and acceptance. The proposals have been accepted with the exception of the fifth and last paragraph, which has been amended to read, at the suggestion of the President, as follows:
“We should hold out assurance that Italy will survive as a nation after the defeat of the Fascist Government without making any specific territorial commitments.”
I will, of course, be guided by the President’s wishes in the matter and have so informed the British Embassy.