867N.01/2–2547: Telegram
The Chargé in Syria (Moose) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 5—4:33 p. m.]
59. At press conference February 20, Jamil Mardam Bey1 stated British decision submit Palestine question UN “shall not influence in any way” decision Arab League Council (taken last extraordinary session) submit question SC or UN should negotiations with British fail.
Prime Minister went on to say “Britain will present an account to UN on its work in Palestine, whereas Arab states will present complaint against British Government in their capacity as plaintiff in accordance with article 5 [sic] of UN Charter which gives Arab states the right to raise Palestine question in view of ties of neighborhood.…2”