883.5122/7: Telegram
The Minister in Egypt (Gunther) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 22—11:35 a.m.]
70. Your 42, October 8, 2 p.m. Second note received from Egyptian Government requesting early reply in order that preliminary step may be taken for application of law as from January 1st.
May I state my Government’s consent may be considered effective if and when other powers consent? I would propose if you see no objection at the same time to suggest redrafting of article number 2 to make it clear that tenant may only be held responsible for rent as due and to express hope that rural service be improved. The French have already accepted and others are about to do so.