Cairo, September 21, 1920.
Directorate of the Commercial and Political Affairs
Mr. Gaillard, Chargé of the Affairs of France in Egypt,
to Mr. Millerand, Chairman of the Board, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Proclamation of Greater Lebanon
The declaration of the independence of Greater Lebanon has produced a remarkable impact on the Christian community, which constitutes the majority of the Syrian colony of Egypt. [...] the Syrian circle of Alexandria, whose position had been unfavorable towards us, insisted on giving a big celebration to rejoice this proclamation.
