711.0012Anti-War/267: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Herrick)
272. Your 233, August 14, 6 p.m., and Department’s circular telegram, August 16, 11 p.m.
Please arrange with the Minister of Afghanistan at Paris to deliver to him on the day of original signature for transmission to his Government the note contained in my circular telegram August 16, 11 p.m. You may inform him of its contents informally before that date. You may intimate orally to the French that while we are following this procedure rather than the one they suggested in view of the fact that we have recognized Afghanistan, we would perceive no objection if they were to instruct their Minister at Kabul to inform the Government of Afghanistan of the action you are taking in this matter and of the substance of the note.
[Paraphrase.] I believe that it would be desirable to have the French take that step in order to make sure that the Government of Afghanistan will understand that it is being invited to adhere at the same time and in the same way as are other countries. [End paraphrase.]