811.7490F/5–2445: Telegram
The Minister in Saudi Arabia (Eddy) to the Secretary of State
Jidda, May 24,
1945—4 p.m.
[Received May 26—3:08 a.m.]
[Received May 26—3:08 a.m.]
216. ReDept 136 Apr [May] 17 to London [Jidda].20 Saudi Govt informs me they consider that they have already reserved all rights of [Page 1023] modification of contract at any time in future by virtue of their notice given Nov 21, 1944. They have today so officially notified British Govt and Cable and Wireless Co.
I am transmitting proposal in Depts No. 145, May 22, regarding which, however, Saudi Govt assures me June 1 date is of no consequence as they are certain of their freedom to establish any external communications they wish.
Rptd London.
Eddy