867N.01/8–2946: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in the United Kingdom (Gallman)
6364. We have discussed informally with Brit Embassy desire of American Council for Judaism (anti-Zionist) as stated in letter addressed to me by its President, Lessing J. Rosenwald, that Jewish representation in proposed London talks should not be confined to Agency. We learned Embassy had received information from FonOff similar to that contained fourth paragraph your 7875 Aug 2958 indicating [Page 691] Brit Govt is at least contemplating inviting other Jewish groups although apparently final decision this respect not yet reached. With Embassy’s approval we informed Rosenwald orally of this.
Dept’s decision that this Govt should not participate in forthcoming conversations was communicated to you in our 5572 July 23. We have received inquiries from press regarding possibility that Govt might send observers but after consideration of matter in light of present circumstances we are stating decision has been reached to have no observers present, although Dept will of course follow developments closely.
Sent London, repeated Paris for Harriman.
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