811.7490F/5–2245: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Saudi Arabia (Eddy)
145. Reference Legation’s recent suggestion18 that Saudi Government would be pleased to be furnished a definite proposal in connection with station to be owned by it, the Mackay Radio and Telegraph Company states the proposal attached to its letter of Jan 819 is still applicable. Depts air mail instruction 230 Feb 6. Mackay Company’s message to Department follows:
[Here follow proposals by the Mackay Radio and Telegraph Company, contained in its message of May 21, for construction of a 15 KW radio-telegraph transmitting station and management of the station for the Saudi Arabian Government by Mackay for a minimum period of 2 years.]
If further details are desired it is suggested that you obtain them from the company’s letter of Jan. 8.
Unless you perceive objection to such course it is suggested that you immediately forward proposals of Mackay Radio to Saudi Government. If latter wishes information additional to that contained in this telegram and company’s letter Jan 8, telegraph and Department will contact company for further information.